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Prior to hiring an intern, it would be helpful to
review some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about
whether an internship would work for your organization.
There are several issues that you should consider prior
to establishing an internship. Please click on the
link to frequently asked questions
Could an Internship work for my organization? (FAQ)
Knowing what you expect from your intern is
communicated through a job description. Take some
care in describing the duties of your intern and what
you expect from this person. Be clear, yet allow
for flexibility. Remember this is a student who is
looking at the internship as a means to explore his or
her chosen field of study. Review the following
document.
Prospective Internship Job Description Worksheet
We have created a checklist of action steps required
to hire an intern - from writing the Job Description to
interviewing to hiring to the first day. This is a
good practical means of ensuring that you will have an
intern who can start working immediately.
Getting started
Now What? For an internship to be successful, you
might want to consider how that is going to work.
What kind of learning environment will I establish?
How will I give feedback to the intern? The
following document may give you ideas on how to
accomplish these tasks.
Tips for Building an Internship Program that Provides
Value
If both you and your intern are clear about your
expectations, you might want to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding that lists these expectations. Use
this Memo to review your intern's progress.
Memorandum of Understanding (Courtesy Copy)
For any student or employee, leaving a company with
feedback is an important part of the development
process. Here are some guidelines for giving your
intern an evaluation.
Final Sponsor's Student Evaluation
We have assembled other materials that may make
managing an Internship Program easier. Please feel
free to download these forms.
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