Internship Resources
Resources to develop a Successful program
Compensation
Internship opportunities can be paid or unpaid. Payment is not a requirement, although it tends to attract more competitive candidates. There are programs that offer stipends or reimbursements for businesses to hire interns, including:
Should you decide to not pay your interns, you’ll want to review the following resources to ensure your intern qualifies for unpaid status:
Tips to Supervising and Managing Interns
Create an Internship Description
A well-crafted internship description allows you to attract the highest volume of qualified applicants. Ensuring your internship listing is as informative as possible will help candidates determine if they are a good fit for the position and understand what the experience entails.
Examples of Meaningful Intern Projects by Industry
- Conducting research on innovative engineering solutions or materials
- Participating in quality control and process improvement project
- Assisting in the implementation and testing of engineering projects.
- Supporting the documentation and analysis of engineering data
- Conducting research on innovative engineering solutions or materials
- Participating in quality control and process improvement project
- Assisting in the implementation and testing of engineering projects.
- Supporting the documentation and analysis of engineering data
- Conducting research on healthcare policies and regulations
- Analyzing patient data to identify trends and patterns for process improvement
- Assisting in the coordination and execution of community health events or campaigns
- Participating in quality improvement projects to enhance patient safety and satisfaction
- Conducting research on innovative engineering solutions or materials
- Participating in quality control and process improvement project
- Assisting in the implementation and testing of engineering projects.
- Supporting the documentation and analysis of engineering data
- Analyze survey data and provide recommendations for improving employee satisfaction and retention
- Help train managers on providing constructive feedback and conducting performance review
- Help coordinate and participate in career fairs or recruitment events
- Assist in conducting internal audits to ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures
- Assisting in the development and execution of social media campaigns
- Creating content for blog posts, newsletters, or promotional materials
- Analyzing marketing data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns
- Supporting the planning and coordination of events or product launches
- Conducting research and analysis on emerging technologies and their potential impact on the company
- Assisting in the implementation and testing of a new system or application
Resources to implementing a Successful program
Recruiting Candidates
Recruiting timelines vary greatly depending on the industry, size of the school, and caliber of student.
Interview and Hire the Right Candidate
For Human Resources, the offer and hiring process does vary from a full-time employee.
Creating a Welcoming Environment During the Onboarding Process
Highlight that creating a welcoming culture is a priority, substantiating this commitment with tangible examples like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Evaluate and Monitor Progress
To ensure your internship program is providing the value you want it to, use evaluation forms for both interns and employers to evaluate one another.
Conducting an Exit Interview
An exit interview determines if interns are leaving the organization having had a good experience and provides valuable feedback to upper management for future program planning.