Internships have been around for ages, so why are they still so important today? Internships are a great way to unlock untapped potential and build a pipeline of future workers.
But, if you don't have the right approach to your intern program, it can be an expensive and time-consuming waste of resources. In this article, we'll show you how to build an internship program that will transform your business forever by focusing on goals, target audience, and onboarding process.
So, what's the point of having interns? Well, the first thing you need to figure out is what you want them to do. If you're just looking for people to sit around and twiddle their thumbs, you're probably better off watching paint dry. But if you've got some real work that needs doing and not enough hands to do it, interns could be your saving grace.
Once you've decided that you actually want interns, it's time to think about what kind of program you want to run. Do you need them to be in the office from 9 to 5 every day, or can you be a little more flexible? And do they need to be local, or can you work with someone from across the country or even across the galaxy? It's up to you to decide what works best for your business.
If you want your internship program to actually work, you need to know who you're trying to attract. Here are some things to think about when you're putting together your intern master plan:
These are the things that are going to make your program stand out.
There are several factors that can make or motivate an intern to want to work for a certain company:
Alright, it's time to get out of your own head and start thinking about your team's needs.
First things first, you gotta let your team know what's up. Talk to them about your internship program and the goals you're trying to achieve. Get them on board and make sure they understand what they need to do to support it.
If you're planning on having interns work in-house, now's the time to figure out who's gonna manage them, where they're gonna sit, and how often they'll meet with management or mentors.
And if you're hiring an agency or an employer of record (EOR) to help out, like TCWGlobal, just make sure everyone knows what their role is. You don't want any confusion or drama down the line!
Okay, let's give it a try:
So, have you ever heard of an EOR? It's kind of like having a fancy HR department without actually having to hire one yourself. They can do all sorts of things, like managing your interns from start to finish, including onboarding, payrolling, reference letters, even sending out their W2’s at tax time.
That means you can spend your time doing other things like mentoring or even taking a long lunch break (if your boss is cool with it). And get this, an EOR can also help you manage your full-time workers too! TCWGlobal is one of those EORs that offers all sorts of helpful services for you and your interns, including payroll and benefits administration. So you can focus on being the cool boss you always wanted to be.
Before you start looking for interns, it's important that you have a clear vision of what you want to achieve, who the right candidates will be, and understand why.
Let's get clear on what we're looking for before we start hunting for interns.
It's important that everything we do is working towards that end goal.
And who do we want as our interns? This is a tricky one, especially if we want a diverse workforce. It's easy to fall into the trap of hiring people who look and think like us. But if we want to reach our goals, we need to be intentional about who we bring on board. Let's make sure we're not letting our unconscious biases get in the way of finding the right people for the job.
We hope this article has helped you understand how to build an intern program that will transform your business forever. If you're unsure of where to start, we can help! Reach out today and let us know how we can help make your company's next internship experience a success.
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