If you're looking for a spring semester internship, you're probably on the lookout for job/intern openings. You've checked Monster, LinkedIn, all over. You know what the description of the internship says but you're unsure of what the employers are really looking for. How do you know what an employer is looking for in an intern?
For starters, you'll want to read up. Explore Baltimore County's Catonsville Times recently posted an article on employers receiving education on hiring interns. Check out what employers are reading up on, find articles about hiring interns and what to do with them. Google.com is always a great place to look. Click the news tab on the upper left hand corner!
After you've checked out what the news is saying, take a look at other sites. The Internet is WONDERFUL.
- Business.com - Q&A on hiring interns for your business.
- Berkeley - The University offers tips from employers on interning at a non-profit organization.
- University of Washington - "Finding Gold", an article on hiring great interns.
- Career Builder - Explains to employers why hiring an intern is a good choice.
- Michigan state University's Career Services - Offers insight on hiring interns.
- The Human Resources Blog - How to make your business's internship program a success.
Research, research, research! You'll have to do it at your internship, so you should start now! Researching what your employer/employers are looking for offers you a foot up when it comes to walking into an interview. Really look into what tips employers are taking in hiring interns.
Best tip: If you know where you might be interning, check out the company's website and their careers tab. You'll often find a list of what employers are looking for in employees. Research them! (Then you will know what their company stands for as well!)
Happy interning!
Love, Alice
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