At some point in an student’s life, summer means more than fun and excitement out on the beach. Summer means internship or on the job training. For companies,this means opportunities for talent scouting. Summer internship or on the job training programs are mutually beneficial for the company and intern. Aside from guiding students gradually into the working world,you are also opening your doors to the campus community and this will help in your branding, as a good place to work.
The advantages of opening your company for internship programs are vast and can be seen on different perspectives. Internship is a year round source of motivated individuals hungry for professional work. The more exposed they are to your working environment, the more you can evaluate who could be a long term fit into the company after graduation. Interns may bring in fresh insights into old problems, directly or indirectly. Cost efficient seasonal programs are a great way to achieve a boost in productivity without a long term commitment.
A good on the job training or internship program must be set up to be effective in attracting those students that may be a long term fit after graduation. As an employer, you must take into consideration which departments of the company will they fit in, who will act as their guide or mentor in the process of fitting in. Young minds are like sponges, pair them up with a winner and they will develop a winner’s mentality. Interns have 3 objectives in seeking on the job training:
- Real work experience
- Mentorship
- Acknowledgement for a task well done
For a mutually beneficial relationship between employer and intern, set up a program that will ensure that your objectives and theirs are met for a long term fit even after graduation.
