I want an intern, where do I start?
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Employers in the Columbus Region benefit from internships in multiple ways. Increasingly, employers use "prior work experience" as a criterion when evaluating candidates for entry level positions. Through meaningful college internships, newly-minted graduates can clearly demonstrate previous experience. In addition, employers are able to "test drive" interns as potential employees, gauging both technical competency and cultural fit against company expectations.
The first step:
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Because students are able to make the same assessment, recruiting costs are reduced because better hiring decisions are made.
Step two:
How to develop a successful internship program
Step three:
Benefits of creating an internship program
Finally, internships strengthen the relationship between the academic community and employers.
A few resources for hiring student interns:
Indeed, today's savvy college students understand that internships are critical to their education. Even if participation is not a formal part of their academic program, they will seek out internship opportunities for their own benefit. They gain real world experiences that are often not attainable in a classroom setting. They understand that an internship will set them apart from other candidates without internship experience.