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Identifying an Intern Supervisor
Entry by Pat Patterson
Before you host your interns this summer, make sure you are prepared – appointing an individual as an intern supervisor will enhance the internship experience for both your organization and your interns.
An intern supervisor will familiarize interns with your organization, provide assignments and serve as a “go-to” person for questions. It is best if the intern supervisor is connected with the type of work the intern will perform (e.g., the marketing director supervising a marketing intern) to provide appropriate guidance for the intern’s assignments.
As a general guide, an intern supervisor’s responsibilities will include:
taking part in an intern’s application, screening and interview process; conducting an intern’s orientation; developing an intern’s work plan; periodically meeting with an intern to evaluate performance and if needs/goals are being met; and assessing the internship program’s success.
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