Employers FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the Benefits?

A:

• Year round source of highly motivated pre-professionals
• Quality candidates for temporary or seasonal positions
• Freedom for professional staff to pursue more creative projects
• Flexible, cost-effective work force not requiring a long-term employer commitment
• Proven, cost-effective way to recruit and evaluate potential employees

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Q: What's expected of supervisors?

A:

• Provide a clear job/project description for the work experience
• Orient the student to the organization, it's "culture" and their work assignment(s)
• Assist the student in developing/achieving personal learning objectives
• Host and on-site visit for the Internship Coordinator sometime during the work term
• Offer feedback to the student on a regular basis
• Complete formal written evaluations at the mid-point and conclusion of the work experience

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Q: Must an internship be paid?

A: If your organization is able, we certainly encourage you to consider offering compensation. If your organization is unable to offer a regular wage, consider helping the student with internship-related expenses such as parking fees, mileage, meals etc.

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Q: What must I do to get started?

A:

• Our professional staff serve as primary contacts for certain academic majors. Submit a job/project description on your organization's letterhead. Feel free to include organizational literature as well.
• If you are a new or first-time employer, we may request a consultation at your work site with one of our professional staff.
• Acceptable placements will be publicized on campus to students and departmental faculty.
• Internship staff will either send resumes or refer eligible students directly to you. You decide whom to interview and accept.

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