As a four-time intern and former intern manager, I’ve seen it all — from great programs that motivate great workers to soul-crushing menial work that inspires interns to show up to the office too hungover to function (Yes, this happens. Quite a lot, in fact.)
But with a solid hiring plan, you can avoid the underachievers and find motivated interns who really want to put in a solid summer (or semester) of work, who will show up on time in office-appropriate clothing, and not spend the day on Facebook (unless that’s what you’ve hired them to do). Here are six tips:
1. Make sure you really want one
Hiring an intern isn’t going to save you time or ease the burden of anyone’s workload (at least not at first). You’re going to have to help him understand the office culture, teach him something worthwhile, and show him how to make a contribution. All of this takes time – and it will change your workday.
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Author: Elise Craig
