MODULE 2 (continued) [Back] [Previous page] F.    Benefits of Hosting Interns Increase name recognition of your business on the college campus Acquire an enthusiastic ambitious worker who is keen to learn Access the labor and skill needed to complete a special project Provide the opportunity for your permanent staff to gain supervisory experience Allows you as an employer to assess the capabilities and fit of a potential employee Facilitate links between an employer and the college for possible research, teaching and recruitment G.  Benefits for Interns Earn $$$ to assist with educational expenses (books, tuition) Develop and improve communication and team-building skills Gain experience in his/her academic or career field Enhance the intern’s opportunity to secure a job after graduation because more than 50% of interns attain jobs based on their intern experience! H.  Enhancing Your Intern’s Success Identify a professional mentor Promote a ‘can-do,’ positive attitude Establish realistic learning objectives Encourage dependability, flexibility and diligence [Back]