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Many companies trying out older interns By Sylvia Perez Internships aren’t just for college kids anymore. A slumping economy and layoffs have many companies trying out older interns. It’s a growing market that is getting some extra help, as more people realize older employees have a lot to offer. It became […]
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Maine employers put new focus on internships to vet fresh talent By J. Craig Anderson, Portland Press Herald Business leaders say robust programs are a good way to attract and retain skilled workers – plus they don’t leave the state after they graduate. Luis Paniagua was a summer intern at Wex Inc. in South […]
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Interns often have a selection of placements to choose from. Monetary compensation is important but not always the deciding factor. In order to recruit and retain the best interns, companies also need to guarantee substantive learning and offer unique perks. Helping your intern develop a career portfolio is a unique benefit not offered by […]
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Hosting interns is a great way to grow your business while building a strong workforce. Paying your interns has benefits for your company and your intern. 5 Reasons to Pay Your Interns: To be fair – Interns do work and should be compensated accordingly To increase your pool of talented candidates – Qualified […]
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Over the years I’ve learned to share advice and motivate myself with just three words. In 2014 I began to share “These 3 Words” power statements through social media. Today I want to provide insight and inspiration to those who have answered the call to teach, mentor, train, and supervise interns with #these3words. […]
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Plan – a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance An internship program is much more than finding a person who needs work and bringing them into your business to work for free or for a low fee. In fact, that is a recipe for pure disaster. An internship […]
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4 Reasons Technology Is the Future of Onboarding By Cathy Reilly Think of all the ways technology has changed how business is done. Instant communication is possible all the way around the world. Consumers can go through every step of the customer experience — finding what they want, researching it, purchasing it, receiving customer […]
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Six Ways To Develop Long-Term Relationships Through Mentoring By Forbes Human Resources Council Internships and apprenticeships create an opportunity for students to gain experience. While experience is often used in a positive manner, not all experience is the same. If someone leaves an internship saying, “All I did was fetch coffee. I learned nothing […]
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These 3 Words Motivation 2015 – Life Lessons Take Action Go Master Your Mind Focus Your Attention Don’t Dodge Success Set Goals Anyway Limit Your Limitations Expect To Succeed Be More Specific Reclaim Your Power Lift Your Voice Eliminate Negative Thoughts Avoid Small Thinkers Put Yourself First Grow Your Greatness Don’t Get Stagnant Actualize […]
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