An advocate is a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. I believe that an internship supervisor/manager should be a mentor and an advocate for their intern. I’m clear that it is not your responsibility to figure out your intern’s professional goals and needs but it’s important to recognize
Allow Your Intern to Practice Self-Advocacy Read More »
by Sharon L. Young, Ph.D., LCSW Editor’s Note: Within the context of this article, the terms intern and internship refer to the social work field placement or practicum. A year ago last fall, I began my academic career as the field coordinator at a medium-sized BSW program in Connecticut. Looking back over
8 Tips for New Social Work Interns Read More »
Not only do we welcome interns into our companies to offer a fresh perspective and contribute to our mission, we also bring in interns as a way to give back to our industry and community. We are committed to training and developing the next generation of leaders. Unfortunately, things don’t always work out
Can I Terminate My Intern? Read More »
By Lydia Abbot Ah, millennials. Born between the early 80s and late 90s, this generation continues to baffle researchers, marketers, and pretty much everybody else. Just google “millennials” and you’ll see there is no shortage in articles and studies. Naturally, millennials present a challenge to employers as well. Recruiting them to join
Hiring Millennial Interns? [INFOGRAPHIC] Read More »
By Nicki Sanders, MSW An intern is a person who works as an apprentice or trainee in an occupation or profession to gain practical experience, and sometimes also to satisfy legal or other requirements for being licensed or accepted professionally. An internship is a supervised training period. An educational agreement that you believe will
I Brought In The Wrong Intern, Now What? Read More »
There are many articles and books written on how to hire the right employee or how to help an intern select the right internship but few articles have been written with advice on how to choose the right intern for your company. Choosing an intern is as important as choosing a new employee because
5 Things To Look For In An Intern Read More »
By Grace Lewis Half of organisations lose graduates because of unmet career expectations Graduates who began their career as interns are more likely to stay with a company for longer than those who didn’t, according to a report from the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR). This emphasises the value of employers investing in
Internships key to retaining top talent, UK report reveals Read More »
Former College Student Wins Lawsuit After Being Told Men Were ‘Turned On’ By Her Pregnancy by Casey Quinlan A former social work student at Wayne State University, who says she was prevented from graduating due to discrimination during a Salvation Army internship, will receive $850,000, thanks to a federal appeals court that recently
Pregnant social work intern student wins discrimination case against university Read More »
By Sara McCord I’ll admit it: I wasn’t a natural when it came to managing interns. They were my first-ever direct reports, and I made all of the rookie mistakes. I assigned too much work and too little work; I over-explained, I under-explained; and so on and so forth. The good news is, managing
5 Must-Dos for First-Time Intern Managers Read More »
Internships have become standard practice – some believe even essential – in building a successful career. As a result, the internship field is extremely competitive. Here are 5 ways to find the best intern: 1. Decide Determine why you need an intern and set clear internship goals. Decide the tasks and projects intern
How To Find The Best Intern Read More »