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Student Center - Tips
for preparing an Internship Program
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Accomplish the following before securing an intern:
• Prepare a job description and a tentative schedule of goals. Help
your interns realize their full potential by setting goals
• Design assignments to enhance job-related knowledge and skills. Create
projects that will sharpen skills and keep away from assigning mundane
tasks that do nothing to further their education.
• Assign an Coach. An intern should have one person that will train
and has time to entertain questions; someone they will feel comfortable
consulting.
• Decide on compensation. Internships that offer a salary attract higher-quality
applicants and promote a positive company image in the student community.
• Assign a space. Give them a physical space that will make them feel
like a part of the team.
Things to consider for management of interns:
• Orientation Give interns a thorough orientation of the company and
the staff. Make sure they are comfortable, especially with internship
coaches.
• Give them a list of expectations. Define the intern's responsibilities
and your expectations
• Show them the big picture, and where they fit in it.
• Outline a review plan for the intern. Explain how the intern's work
will be checked and how progress is measured.
• Check on your interns often. Interns are often afraid to ask questions,
so pay close attention to their needs.
• Include them in special functions whenever possible.
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Establish a relationship with the intern's adviser. Get to know the
advisor and keep an open line of communication with updates on the interns’ progress.
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