Internships
Julie Bogart
I'm looking for those who are familiar with interships. My son is
looking into them in two different places. In both cases, there is no
"formal internship program." Rather, these are places he has
relationships already.
Is there anything he needs to know or any experiences you all might
like to share that might be beneficial to him?
Julie
looking into them in two different places. In both cases, there is no
"formal internship program." Rather, these are places he has
relationships already.
Is there anything he needs to know or any experiences you all might
like to share that might be beneficial to him?
Julie
soggyboysmom
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<julie@b...> wrote:
and the 'employer') spell out clearly the responsibilities, time
commitments, pay (if any), and so on. We have several interns where I
work and it's semi-formal - they have to interview; they have to keep
a timesheet to turn in so they can get paid, they don't get paid for
days off/sick time, they DO need to call in if they won't be in, they
have to keep to a reasonably regular schedule (one person is only in
on Weds and Friday because his college classes are Mon, Tues, Thurs;
another is in every day but works 3 pm to 6 pm - in both cases they
are limited to 20 hrs maximum per week unless there is special
approval for additional hours). Also, our interns (who are college
students) are required to (a) be taking at least part time hours (b)
keep their GPA up to C or better - if they don't enroll for classes or
their GPA drops, their manager will discuss their future employment
with them. They have to abide by the rest of company policy as far as
attire, behavior, etc. (for example, it's a no-smoking environment so
no smoking on the premises).
Making sure everything is spelled out clearly and agreed to by both
parties is a way to help keep things from going awry.
--Deb
<julie@b...> wrote:
> I'm looking for those who are familiar with interships. My son isIf there's nothing formal there, make sure that both parties (your son
> looking into them in two different places. In both cases, there is no
> "formal internship program." Rather, these are places he has
> relationships already.
>
> Is there anything he needs to know or any experiences you all might
> like to share that might be beneficial to him?
>
> Julie
and the 'employer') spell out clearly the responsibilities, time
commitments, pay (if any), and so on. We have several interns where I
work and it's semi-formal - they have to interview; they have to keep
a timesheet to turn in so they can get paid, they don't get paid for
days off/sick time, they DO need to call in if they won't be in, they
have to keep to a reasonably regular schedule (one person is only in
on Weds and Friday because his college classes are Mon, Tues, Thurs;
another is in every day but works 3 pm to 6 pm - in both cases they
are limited to 20 hrs maximum per week unless there is special
approval for additional hours). Also, our interns (who are college
students) are required to (a) be taking at least part time hours (b)
keep their GPA up to C or better - if they don't enroll for classes or
their GPA drops, their manager will discuss their future employment
with them. They have to abide by the rest of company policy as far as
attire, behavior, etc. (for example, it's a no-smoking environment so
no smoking on the premises).
Making sure everything is spelled out clearly and agreed to by both
parties is a way to help keep things from going awry.
--Deb
Robyn Coburn
<<<<< I'm looking for those who are familiar with interships. My son is
looking into them in two different places. In both cases, there is no
"formal internship program." Rather, these are places he has
relationships already. >>>>
What is the industry?
My general advice about interning is that if you are going to sweep
someone's floors for free, you might as well sweep Steven Spielberg's rather
than Joe Blogg's producing his graduate thesis film (unless Joe is your best
buddy since childhood - think Ben and Matt - and even then Joe should be
happy for you if you get a shot at Spielberg's broom.)
In other words, choose the largest or most prestigious company in the field
of interest that is available to you. The level of the network you are in
can help you (or hinder you) later.
Robyn L. Coburn
Former hirer of interns!
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looking into them in two different places. In both cases, there is no
"formal internship program." Rather, these are places he has
relationships already. >>>>
What is the industry?
My general advice about interning is that if you are going to sweep
someone's floors for free, you might as well sweep Steven Spielberg's rather
than Joe Blogg's producing his graduate thesis film (unless Joe is your best
buddy since childhood - think Ben and Matt - and even then Joe should be
happy for you if you get a shot at Spielberg's broom.)
In other words, choose the largest or most prestigious company in the field
of interest that is available to you. The level of the network you are in
can help you (or hinder you) later.
Robyn L. Coburn
Former hirer of interns!
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