Let’s face it. Interns require a lot of time and attention. Many companies have reservations about bringing on interns. They may be concerned with how an intern may slow down or negatively impact their productivity and bottom line. What if the intern is lazy, or unprofessional, or offends a client? Although many managers and […]
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Does this internship advice still apply a decade later? By Melanie Brooks and published on May 23, 2006 Each summer, college students across the country get a taste of the real world by participating in internships. It’s worth it for companies to put time and effort into developing a summer student program that
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By Olivia Johnson for The Minnesota Daily St. Paul boutique provides young women with business skills Since its opening two years ago, a small shop on Riverside Avenue showcasing colorful hand-me-down clothing has given young women the tools they need to thrive in the workforce. Sisterhood Boutique, which celebrated its second anniversary last
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Should social work field supervisors discuss career development with their social work intern during supervision? I say absolutely. I read an article that says no it should not. According to this particular article, social work interns don’t want to discuss career plans during supervision. They want to discuss social work practice, work in
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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