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INTERNSHIP BEST PRACTICES: FOR EMPLOYERS Presented by: Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers Experiential Education Committee
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INTERNSHIP BEST PRACTICES:FOR EMPLOYERS
Presented by: Midwest Association of Colleges and EmployersExperiential Education Committee
PRESENTERS:Crystal
Stockdale
• Director, Employer Relations and Internships
• The University of Iowa
Alexa Smith
• University Internship Program• DePaul University
Rachel Gordon
• Campus Recruiting Manager• Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Julie Franzen
• University Relations Associate• Mercer
AGENDA Definition of “Internship” Benefits of Hosting Interns & Creating an
Internship Program Recruiting and Marketing on Campus Differentiating your Internship Program Successful Program Examples Resources and MWACE Information
DEFINITION OF “INTERNSHIP”
An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
Benefits of
Hosting Interns
Recruit &
Evaluate Fit
Mentoring & Leadership Developme
nt
Fresh Perspective
sSeasonal Projects
Build Campus Brand
INTERNSHIP STATISTICS:
65-68% of employers seeking interns this year -Dr. Phil Gardner, Collegiate Employment Research Institute – Recruiting Trends 2011-
2012
>77% cited recruiting & evaluating candidates = most important goal
75% use their internship program to increase visibility & market
60% identified their commitment to student development- MWACE 2010 Internship Survey
CREATING AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Create a job description: Number of hours and weeks required to
work Learning objectives Projects, feedback and ongoing support Related to Major Field or Career Area of
Interest
COMPENSATION
How much should interns be compensated?
• The exact salary and benefits you pay student interns are determined by you and the student.
• Average wage can vary by school, major and student status.
Paid or Unpaid?
• If you do select to host unpaid interns, it is important to be providing a substantial educational experience and follow the Department of Labor’s Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Six criteria have been instituted to define an unpaid intern.
RECRUITING AND MARKETING ON CAMPUS
RECRUITING PROCESS
Workforce Plan
OnBoarding
Create RequisitionBrand & Attract
Campus Recruiting Process Flow
CandidateFollow-Up
Offer Decision
Talent Identification
Sourcing Strategy Early ID Efforts Recruiting Events
Talent Selection
Campus Interview Data Evaluation & PwC Decisions
Office Interview(s) Data Evaluation
Hire
Creation of Candidate Profile
RECRUITING - TIPS FOR SUCCESS Strong campus relationships
High level of involvement on campus
Implementation of a campus recruiting team
Identify candidates early & maintain pipeline
DIFFERENTIATING YOUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
PWC INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
Outstanding Training Program
Personal Relationship with Buddy & Coach
Significant Client Exposure & Experiences
Continuous Feedback & Learning Opportunities
Community Service Activities & Fun Social Events
Internship Development Program (Disney!)
International Experiences (limited)
MERCER INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
Paid Internship at Locations Throughout the U.S.
First Hand Experience of Life as an Analyst
Mentor to Provide Support & Guidance
Participation in Mercer’s Performance Evaluation Process
Formal Training Activities & Lunch & Learns with Leadership
Job Shadowing Other Business Segments
And, Don’t forget FUN! Business & Social Events
MERCER INTERN GOAL-SETTING AND EVALUATION PROCESS TIMELINETiming Your responsibilitiesWeek 1Set goals
Meet with intern to establish a list of goals
End of Week 2 Confirm with your College Recruiter that you met with the intern and established agreed-upon goals
Week 4 Remind intern to complete self-evaluation Collect feedback from peers and colleagues working with the intern Complete the Performance Evaluation Form
Week 5Mid-point evaluation
Meet with intern to review the self-evaluation, learning progression, progress against goals and any developmental opportunities; revise goals, as needed
Provide a copy of the completed Performance Evaluation Form to your College Recruiter Provide a confidential recommendation to your College Recruiter on the probability of a full-time
offerWeek 10Final evaluation
Ask your intern to complete a second self-evaluation Collect feedback from peers and colleagues working with the intern Complete the Performance Evaluation Form Make final recommendations to College Recruiter about extending either a returning intern offer (if
graduating 12/12 or later) or a full-time employment offer
By last day of internship
Review results with intern and provide feedback Send a copy of the final evaluation form to your College Recruiter
Meet with your intern periodically to discuss progress and provide feedback
MERCER INTERN GOAL-SETTING AND EVALUATION PROCESS INTERN PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FORM
ADDITIONAL INTERNSHIP RESOURCES MWACE - Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers:
www.mwace.org
NACE - National Association of Colleges and Employers: www.naceweb.org
Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act: - Test for Unpaid Interns www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs71.pdf
Collegiate Employment Research Institute at Michigan State University: http://www.ceri.msu.edu/about/dr-phil-gardner/
The University of Iowa Internship Webpage: http://www.careers.uiowa.edu/employers/internships.html
WHY MWACE? Create relationships with colleges and employers
from across the Midwest Access to hiring and recruiting trends Free position opening posting board Best practice and tech webinars Employer networking sessions Annual conference and recruiting trends conference To learn more go to www.mwace.org
PRESENTER CONTACT INFORMATION Crystal Stockdale:
[email protected] Alexa Smith: [email protected] Rachel Gordon:
[email protected] Julie Franzen: [email protected]
