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🚀 Ever thought hiring an intern was more trouble than it's worth? Think again! 🔑 With the right groundwork and alignment of expectations, welcoming an intern into your team can be a game-changer—not just for them but also for you. 🤝 The intern-manager relationship is a two-way street. By providing the right environment and investing in their growth, you're gaining an extra pair of hands, fresh perspectives, and invaluable insights that can benefit your team. 💼 Internships aren't a drain. Flip the narrative and embrace them. With summer internships right around the corner, here are three actionable tips that have proven effective in maximizing the impact of interns on my team: 1. Invest in their onboarding. They're only with you for a short period and must ramp up quickly. Remember this and arm them with what they need to know to do their job well from day one. 2. Set clear expectations. This is often their first time in a professional setting for many interns. What do you expect them to deliver? What are their KPIs? Online hours? Depending on their level, give them a mix of rote tasks and a project. The project is a great resume-building opportunity for them! 3. Spend time with them. Get to know them and you'll be surprised at how much you'll learn and bonus, you'll both be building your network. I've gone on to hire many interns for full time roles! What other tips have you found helpful as an intern or a manager of interns?  👇 #Internship #FutureLeadership #TeamDevelopment #marketingteam #marketingmanagement

Summer Internships Last week, Provident’s 2023 Summer Interns concluded their time with us with a presentation of their summer project and how they developed during their internship. Each intern presented for 10 – 20 minutes and did a great job explaining their work and how they grew. Weaved throughout the presentation was this concept that the work they did was worthwhile and that their contribution positively impacted their team. They all also mentioned at least 2 of our 3 pillars of Listen, Get Better, and Do What’s Right. During our post-presentation lunch, one of our interns asked how important leadership is to the organization. This question prompted a longer discussion about culture, CEOs, Leadership Teams, and their importance when looking for their first job post-college.  The first job out of college can define your career trajectory, and finding the right fit is important. We discussed asking questions about culture and leadership during an interview, as well as researching information wherever possible. One great resource is looking at postings on LinkedIn to get a feel for what the company is saying about itself. Another resource is Glassdoor to find out what current and past employees say about working for the company. Compare the company in key areas such as Culture & Values, CEO Approval, and Willingness to Refer a Friend. If you find a company that excels in these areas compared to other companies in your work search, you should focus on employment with the higher scoring organizations. 

✨ Do you know someone who's rocking their internship? Tag them below! ✨ Hey there, interns and intern supporters! As July 25th approaches, we're gearing up to celebrate National Intern Day in a big way! Whether it's a friend, a colleague, or even yourself, we want to hear about those outstanding interns making waves in their fields. How to Nominate & Vote: 1️⃣ Create an Account & Nominate: Head over to the National Intern Day website: https://lnkd.in/ebwe4eNn Scroll down and click "Nominate for Top 100 Intern" Create your account and fill in your details. 2️⃣ Vote: Nominations are LIVE, so get your colleagues, friends, and family to vote for you! The more votes, the higher the chance of being recognized. 3️⃣ Spread the Word: Tell us about your internship journey on social media and tag WayUp so we can share your story! 🏷️ Tag someone below who you think should nominate themselves for Top Intern!

🚀 Calling All Visionary Businesses & Organizations! 🚀 Gear Up for the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce V-TOP Workshop: Elevating Workforce Skills Through Internships! 🗓️ When? April 2, 2024 ⏲️ Time? 9 AM - 12 PM EDT 🌐 Where? Online (Link sent post-registration) Why This Is a Must-Attend Event: ✨ Expert Insights: Antoinette Jenkins, Ed.D., MBA, SPHR with her vast 20-year expertise in workforce development from Rappahannock Work and Learn Collaborative (RWLC), will share invaluable knowledge. 💡 Unlock Funding: Dive into how your organization can access state support to kickstart or enhance your internship programs, ensuring they meet crucial training standards. 🔄 Mutual Benefits: Learn the art of crafting internship experiences that serve both your organization’s goals and provide immense value to interns. Brought to you by the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP), this NO-COST online workshop is designed to arm you with the tools necessary for fostering outstanding internship opportunities. Dr. Jenkins will guide you through essential strategies related to organizational culture, change management, and HR development, setting your internship program apart as a model of success. 🌟 Reserve Your Seat Today! Availability is limited, and registration is complimentary. Seize this unique opportunity to revolutionize your internship approach and make a lasting impact on workforce development. 👉 Click now to register and embark on a journey to empower the future workforce with meaningful internship experiences! 💼🌿 💵 Did I mention this program will cover 50% of the hourly wage for an intern? Register Here! V-TOP Workshop: Developing our Workforce Through Internships https://lnkd.in/expVRNQS #VTOPTalent #InternshipDevelopment #WorkforceExcellence #BusinessGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #vabcc #vablackchamber

People want to be wanted. I'll be leading a breakout session for companies at the upcoming Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Supply Chain Forum on internship program best practices. One of the things I've been doing to prep is talking with students about internship experiences that made them want to accept return offers versus those that didn't. A takeaway I LOVED from a student recently was how bad the company wanted to bring her back! She had multiple conversations with her leaders as she approached the end of her internship about how excited they were for her to come back full-time. Even when she was debating whether she wanted to be in their rotational program or not, they showed her they were serious about keeping her, whatever it took - They said they'd love to have her in the program, but if she preferred something else, they would find regular full-time options at HQ or in distribution centers or other facilities. They were going to open up whatever options it took to keep her around. They saw great talent and felt like it was worth the potential effort to shift things around to keep her. Your people want to feel wanted. Your interns DEFINITELY want to feel wanted. This student ended up accepting an offer into the company's rotational program to start after she graduates in May, and has been a big part of recruiting 💥5💥 other top students there for internships and full-time roles. So far. THIS SEMESTER! This student goes to bat for her company, and they're already seeing major ROI from the investment they made in her. There are tons of reasons for her excitement about them. But one of the most personally significant was that feeling of being wanted. If you have HR policies in place that make it really hard for you to show your great people that you want to keep them, at both internship and regular full-time levels... You're institutionalizing a MASSIVE disadvantage in both recruiting and retention. When you see great talent and find creative ways to make room for it - And when you communicate clearly and often with that great talent - They'll go to bat for you in big ways. #2023FallSCF #careerdevelopment #internships #interns #recruiting #retention

It’s almost summer and it’s time for sun ☀️, sand 🏖️, and summer interns 🙂! Summer can be a great time to take on those back-burner projects you’ve been pressing pause on during the busy season. Bringing someone on for a temporary part-time project could be a great way to get you extra bandwidth and help less experienced workers learn on the job. Check out my blog post https://lnkd.in/eAJhEw7z for more details on all the reasons why PAID internships are the way to go: Attract top talent and live into your values of creating great places to work! 

If you're a current intern, former intern, or work with interns in your current role, check out this article that Natalie Dow and I recently published ⬇ We discuss how to set up a successful program (through our own trial and error) and most importantly, how to empower your interns for success ⭐

Interns, it's your time to shine - Nominations are OPEN! 🎉 Ready to get recognized for your hard work as an intern? It's easier than you think! Here's how to nominate yourself for WayUp's National Intern Day: 1️⃣ Create an Account & Nominate: Head over to the National Intern Day website:  https://lnkd.in/eK9gZv_F Scroll down and click "Nominate for Top 100 Intern" create your account and fill in your details. 2️⃣ Vote: Nominations are LIVE, so get your colleagues, friends, and family to vote for you! The more votes, the higher the chance of being recognized. 3️⃣ Spread the Word: Tell us about your internship journey on social media and tag WayUp so we can share your story! ⭐ Managers, If you've got an all-star intern, share this post and encourage them to nominate themselves! Let's all work together to highlight the incredible talent of our interns. ⭐ Interns, we'd love to hear about your internship experience! Feel free to share in the comments below. Don't miss this chance to shine a spotlight on your internship experience. Intern nominations are open! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/eK9gZv_F

We’re beyond proud to provide opportunities for talented students and recent graduates to dive into real-world experience right here with us. Our interns don’t just make coffee runs—they bring fresh ideas, boundless energy, and cutting-edge skills that keep us on our toes and push us to new heights. 🌟 From brainstorming sessions to hands-on projects, these rockstars are an invaluable part of our team. We couldn’t do it without their passion and drive! 🙌 Here’s to our incredible interns who are making waves and shaping the future. Thank you for all that you do! Hear it from them in their own words- “"This internship has been an invaluable experience, providing me with practical skills and professional growth opportunities in my field." ~ Shrushti Chavan “During my internship at Fyn, I utilized and expanded my skills by working on data-driven projects. Collaborating with a talented team, I gained hands-on experience and saw how data can drive business growth.” ~ Bhanu Teella “As an HR intern at Fyn, I've learnt time management, manage multitasking, built a strong career foundation, and established good connections and my communication skills.” ~Soundarya R “I have learnt a lot while working at Fyn, but the most important thing that I’ve gained during the internship is Confidence. It has given me the confidence to work out anything that is thrown at me” ~ Ashish Srinivasan “It’s been great working at Fyn. Building professional networks, having fun at work, being tested to the limits, learning hard and soft skills. These are things I’ll carry with me throughout my career” ~ Dhiraj B. “Gaining valuable hands-on experience in my new internship here at Fyn, and I'm excited to learn more.” ~ Anton Woolridge Share your story with us in the comments below 💬  #fynmobility #internshipopportunities #urbanmobility #Internlife #futureleaders #careerbuilding

Getting ready to start a summer internship? Here are a few tips to set you up for success and make the most of this opportunity: 🗓 Set Clear and Trackable Goals Be open and honest with yourself with what you are looking to achieve. Are you hoping for a return offer, an expanded network in your desired field, an impactful project? Develop a plan for what the path towards your goals looks like. ✍️ Track Your Accomplishments and Activity A workday can fly by. Keep a running document of what you work on, what you learn, and what you accomplish. This can serve as a reference when adding to your resume, submitting award nominations, and successfully representing yourself during critical conversations. 🧋Maximize Your Breaks The most valuable part of an internship experience is the people you meet. Reach out to fellow interns, managers, or coworkers for a quick coffee chat, informational interview or lunch. Fostering a relationship outside of typical work encounters plants a seed for genuine, lasting relationships. Wishing all incoming interns the best of luck! 💌