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Comment on “Just an intern”: Don’t ever think it! Part 2 by ecommerce website

ecommerce website — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:05:32 +0000

Great posts about the value of an internship. A good internship can teach you more practical skills and help you land a better job than just classroom time alone.

Comment on Will work for free: benefits to an unpaid internship by Amy Stern

Amy Stern — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:42:01 +0000

There are a lot of benefits to an unpaid internship. This is an investment into your future. Most important is finding the right one for you which is not easy to do. The company I work for, Vault, can help you. They will work with you every step of the way. They have many resources to use and many tips to give you. Check out http://www.vault.com/wps/portal/usa/internships

Comment on Intern Spotlight: What I learned at the Ohio State Fair by Amy Stern

Amy Stern — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:35:58 +0000

It’s nice to hear a good story. I’m glad you shared it with us. Getting a good experience out of an internship job is very important. When looking for one, sometimes it is hard to find one that is right for you. If you need help, you should contact Vault. Even though I work for them, I can honestly say they will be able to find the best one for you. They have a lot of resources to use and a lot of tips they can share with you. Check out http://www.vault.com/wps/portal/usa/internships

Comment on “Just an intern”: Don’t ever think it! Part 1 by Amy Stern

Amy Stern — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:30:33 +0000

Internship jobs are very important these days. They give you a chance to be in a business environment. If you want to land a great internship job, you should contact Vault. Even though I am employed by Vault, I can honestly say they will be able to hook you up with the best internship job for your career choice. They have many resources and tips they could share with you. Check out http://www.vault.com/wps/portal/usa/internships

Comment on “Just an intern”: Don’t ever think it! Part 2 by Amy Stern

Amy Stern — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:24:26 +0000

Great article. It is true. An intern is very important to a company. Always do the best job you can do. If you need help finding the right internship job, contact Vault. Even though I work for them, I can honestly say they will make it real easy for you to find one. Plus they have so much information to share with you. Check them out at http://www.vault.com/wps/portal/usa/internships

Comment on Intern Spotlight: Finding “you” in an internship…or two by Amy Stern

Amy Stern — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:18:37 +0000

Finding the right internship for you is important. It is important to find one in the field you plan on being in. The value of an internship is priceless. Don’t underestimate it. If you need help finding the one for you, contact Vault. Even though I work for them, I can honestly say they will be able to help you find the best one in your field that is perfect for you. Check out http://www.vault.com/wps/portal/usa/internships

Comment on Intern Spotlight: What I learned at the Ohio State Fair by Michelle Bretscher

Michelle Bretscher — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:02:16 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story, Jeana! As a former State Fair worker, I learned a lot there, too! And I agree, the media guide was always a fun project.

Comment on Student Leadership Positions Offer Invaluable Opportunities by Allizon Munoz

Allizon Munoz — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:40:21 +0000

Great blog post! I too think that it is important for all students to seize leadership opportunities so that they can develop the skills that will set them apart from others.

Comment on Taking that next step… by Pamela Hawley

Pamela Hawley — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:38:03 +0000

Thank you for your videos on internships and the importance of learning. We don’t read a lot about them, so I am glad to see it mentioned. I’m a social entrepreneur (you can see my interview in BusinessWeek for background) and think the topic of interns is essential.
We have more than 10 interns at UniversalGiving™, and we’ve found it to be a very productive experience. It’s our goal to provide them a great work environment, ownership, management guidance and a positive atmosphere. We also do achieve many of our goals through them. It turns out to be very honest, productive and pleasing to both parties.
To be honest, often people are soulsearching. Some are not sure what they want to do and would like to try out a new skill. Others are ‘trying out’ the nonprofit realm. Many simply need a kind, structured, productive environment while seeking employment. Some just need a break.
Our solution: We give them all great experience and put them right to work! Even if they decide it is not for them, they have still learned a lot, and we have benefited. We’ve organized the tasks so that they build to our goals. Those who move past “Level 1″ of marketing research, for example, might be advanced to handling marketing partnerships. In essence, whether it is employees, interns or volunteers, good management and proper delegation per each skill level is essential.

Here are some of the highlights we’ve found in effective Internship Management:
*We provide a Manager who is willing to guide them.
*We have specific Business Units, such as Corporate, Development, Marketing, NGO Services, which provides focus. It allows them to gain new skills and for us to execute on priorities.
*We have a WorkPlan, which allows us to track progress, set deadlines as a team, and achieve goals.
*We have Job Descriptions. We give them a template; we agree on the responsibilities. They write it so we are sure we are on the same page.
*We provide free, catered lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with free coffee, pretzels and snacks.
*With solid work, we provide recommendations and references from the CEO.

Often our interns are a feeder to employment: They might “graduate” to consultant and then to employee. We see this often. It allows both parties the opportunities to see not only if the skills fit, but also if the values fit. All good team relationships are built step-by-step, working day by day, with mutual goals and aspirations. Internships allow us to get to know the interns and vice versa. Rather than try to determine a good fit by interviews (and some people are great at interviewing, but not necessarily great for the job), we both get practical experience.
My view is that UniversalGiving (http://www.universalgiving.org) wouldn’t be the same without our interns. They bring joy, enthusiasm, good work ethic, positive attitudes, execution and new ideas.
Sincerely, Pamela

Pamela Hawley
Founder and CEO
UniversalGiving™