Are you wondering what the purpose an internship handbook serves? Are you unsure if you should spend the time and effort to draft one? I believe that an internship handbook is an important communication tool between you and your intern. It is the starting point for a safe and productive work place. It
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As you search for the best and brightest intern, where you advertise the position can be as important as what the position description entails. Most managers utilize the usual opportunities such as online databases (Monster, Career Builder, Idealist, etc.) and local higher education institutions (community colleges, technical schools, and universities). If you want to
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Intention – the thing that you plan to do or achieve: an aim or purpose; a determination to act in a certain way Success is not a matter of happenstance. Success is intentional. “Set The Intention” is perhaps the most important advice I can
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Hiring is perhaps the most important part of working with interns. Remember, you can teach new skills and specific techniques but you can’t teach character. Look for an intern who shares your core beliefs. Ask a variety of questions to get to know more about the applicant you are interviewing. Basic Interview Questions:
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) defines the term “employ” very broadly as including to “suffer or permit to work.” Covered and non-exempt individuals who are “suffered or permitted” to work must be compensated under the law for the services they perform for an employer. Internships in the “for-profit” private sector will most often
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Ten Things I Couldn’t Care Less About When I’m Hiring By Liz Ryan, Forbes Contributor I write about bringing life to work and bringing work to life. Hiring people is such an organic and human activity, it kills me to see how many companies do it badly. They try to make recruiting
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Hiring is the most important component of your internship program. Please don’t rush the hiring process. Finding the right intern can help you increase your productivity and profits while training the next generation of super employees. I understand that you are busy and need additional support. I understand that you may be so
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Communication is important both personally and professionally. Communicating effectively is essential for a productive work environment but can often be difficult and therefore takes practice. Interns may feel intimidated about expressing themselves to their manager and coworker. Here are 5 ways to keep the lines of communication open and show your intern that
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Are Unpaid Internships Ever OK? Silicon Valley Workforce Expert Says It’s Not Worth The Risk Samantha Drake, Forbes Contributor Internships have become a significant part of college for many students, giving them practical, real-world experience to put on their entry-level resumes. But large companies with deep pockets have repeatedly run into trouble for
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Whether launching a new initiative, completing a big project, or exceeding sales projections, interns work hard. Just like regular employees, interns deserve to be rewarded for a job well-done. Here are 5 ways to reward your intern. A financial bonus (especially if the internship is unpaid) An unscheduled day off Recognition in a company
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