Entry by Pat Patterson
Preparing your office for an intern’s arrival
If you have already decided you would like an intern or even have hired someone to begin soon, consider following these steps:
Orientation
Before an intern reports to work for the first time, it is recommended that the employer establish an orientation schedule. This helps the student feel like he or she is a member of a professional team and cultivates a sense of camaraderie.
Be sure your plan includes the following:
- Confirmation of intern’s work schedule
- Introduction to staff
- Meeting with intern mentor
- Meetings with individuals at the organization with whom the intern will interact frequently
- Tour of the facility
- HR paperwork
- Paperwork for intern’s academic credit
- Parking arrangements
- Discussing project work in detail, assigning priority and setting deadlines
- Arranging any necessary training
Anything I left out? Leave your comments below.
