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How to … Create effective internships

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 15, 2017 | Comments Off on How to … Create effective internships

  How to … Create effective internships By Beth Luberecki   Samantha Scott wanted to help the next generation of public-relations professionals. So the president of Pushing the Envelope Inc., a Fort Myers-based marketing communications firm, began to offer internships at her company.   What started with just one intern a year has since grown […]

5 Ways to Eliminate Your Fear of Working with Interns

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 13, 2017 | Comments Off on 5 Ways to Eliminate Your Fear of Working with Interns

  Do you need extra hands to help you complete important tasks while allowing you the time to focus on higher level, income-producing business activities without exorbitant costs?  Developing an internship program may be the answer to your need. Are you afraid of working with interns because you are afraid of being sued? Afraid the […]

‘Sitting in limbo’: Career officials, agencies uncertain how hiring freeze will affect student internships

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 10, 2017 | Comments Off on ‘Sitting in limbo’: Career officials, agencies uncertain how hiring freeze will affect student internships

  ‘Sitting in limbo’: Career officials, agencies uncertain how hiring freeze will affect student internships By Neelesh Moorthy   Trump signed the order—which calls for a freeze on hiring federal civilian employees—in late January.   Looking to work in the federal government this summer? It’s unclear whether that’s still an option.   President Donald Trump […]

Interns Could Be A Gateway For Your Small Business To Find New Talent

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 8, 2017 | Comments Off on Interns Could Be A Gateway For Your Small Business To Find New Talent

  Interns Could Be A Gateway For Your Small Business To Find New Talent By Spandas Lui   University students hoping to gain real-world experience before entering the workforce will often seek out internships. You may find it troublesome to look after an intern in your business but they may be able to help you […]

5 Ways Your Small Business Will Benefit From Hiring Interns

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 6, 2017 | Comments Off on 5 Ways Your Small Business Will Benefit From Hiring Interns

5 Ways Your Small Business Will Benefit From Hiring Interns This group of fresh or soon-to-be-graduates is the future of your workforce. By Mike Kappel   A lot of college students are on the lookout for work experience. Many of them will seek out internships and skill-building opportunities, and chances are, at least one potential […]

5 Ways to Make Your Intern A Part of Your Team

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 3, 2017 | Comments Off on 5 Ways to Make Your Intern A Part of Your Team

  If you want your intern to give their best don’t treat them like temporary help.  Show your intern that you value them and want to help them succeed.   5 Ways to Make Your Intern a Part of Your Team Set Realistic Goals – Give thought to how your intern will be a part […]

Where to Find Security Talent & How to Keep Them Happy

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 1, 2017 | Comments Off on Where to Find Security Talent & How to Keep Them Happy

  Where to Find Security Talent & How to Keep Them Happy By Tim Armstrong It’s no secret that there’s a huge talent shortage in the security space today. With a low supply and high demand, salaries have surged, increasing 6.4% from 2015 to 2016. (That’s an even higher salary growth than software engineers are […]

Brand Your Company to Recruit the Best Interns

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 30, 2017 | Comments Off on Brand Your Company to Recruit the Best Interns

  Let’s face it, name recognition is important.  People want to be connected to people and companies that invoke positive or powerful emotions.  The truth is some interns select their placement based on name recognition.  How can you distinguish your business so that you are an intern’s first choice?   What are your company’s core […]

Sign Up For Your Free Internship Program Assessment

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 27, 2017 | Comments Off on Sign Up For Your Free Internship Program Assessment

  Do any of these words describe your current business state? Frustrated? Stressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Over-worked? Underpaid?   Where is your company growing?  Do you need help in your business but have more time and tasks than money? Are you ready to make your mark in your industry by developing the next generation of experts? […]