An\nintern is a trainee who signs on with an organisation to gain some work\nexperience, or for a course requirement and\/or,\nto get a general feel of the industry they are interning in. Contrary to\npopular belief, interns can play an integral role in growing your company. When\nhiring an intern it is important to hire a person that you can learn from; a\nperson that has the ability to execute tasks and contribute to the company. In\nthis post you\u2019ll find everything you need to know about hiring an intern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When\nhiring an intern many questions arise \u2013 what tasks should they do? Should they\nbe paid? Are they entitled to any work benefits? Like in any case, it\u2019s\nimportant to know the law. Thus, ensuring their rights are protected and their\nduties are clearly spelled out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Section\n2 of the Employment Act states that an employee is a person employed for wages\nor a salary and includes an apprentice and an indentured learner. An intern is\ntherefore not an employee. However, there are guidelines set out by the\ngovernment regarding the rights and duties of interns. These guidelines can be\nfound in the Internship Policy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Payment\nof interns for instance, is an issue that is constantly in question. It is\nimportant to distinguish between paid and unpaid interns and who exactly fall\nin these categories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before\nyou hire interns for your company or organisation, you must first define the\nspecific job and the skills your internship program will feature. Set up\ntraining courses so that the interns can have an opportunity to learn how to\nperform various tasks within the company and grow their skill sets.[1]<\/a>\nHave the intern set out specific goals and learning objectives they hope to\nachieve through the internship as well. This will motivate them to take the\nprogram seriously and give them a sense of responsibility and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also important to look at your organisations\u2019 needs and determine what you hope to achieve with an internship program. This will ensure that the internship is an educational and rewarding experience for both the intern and the organisation.[2]<\/a> Commonly, companies use these programs to recruit talented graduates as employees before they\u2019re snatched up by the \u2018talent-deficient<\/a>\u2019 market. This is as much an opportunity for your organisation, as it is for the student interns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Potential\nis a hopeful word that looks to the future. It is the ability to transform. The\nterm \u201cPotential\u201d is typically used to suggest that an individual has the\nqualities to effectively perform and continually contribute in broader or\ndifferent roles in the organisation. When hiring interns, pay close attention\nto those who show great enthusiasm for their work, and have the drive and\nability to improve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When\nhiring interns, ensure you identify those with the highest potential and\nmaximise on this.[3]<\/a>\nUntapped potential in robust youthful interns is a resource you cannot afford\nto miss out on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Interns\nare in your office to learn and it is exceptionally beneficial and fulfilling\nto step into the role of a mentor. When selecting a supervisor, find someone\nwho enjoys teaching and mentoring others and also understands the ins and outs\nof the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supervisors\nare also important because they will help in orienting the interns and enable\nthem to familiarise themselves with the company.[4]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A\ngood supervisor is patient and can come up with quality work assignments for\nthe interns. This supervision will further provide the company with information\non the intern for future hiring.[5]<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n When\nlooking to hire an intern make sure to carefully look over their application\npapers. Hire interns who are interested in your particular field. Related\ninterest can often lead to higher performance levels. Interns who enjoy their\nduties tend to execute with greater enthusiasm. Passion yields positive\nresults.[6]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Interviews\nare a great way to find out an intern\u2019s passion and interest in your company\nand whether they are a good fit for your organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that the purpose of hiring interns is not to exploit them for cheap labour or, to shove them in a corner and give them pointless work to pass time. Internships are programs that are supposed to give students meaningful work experience and the opportunity to prepare for the job market. Interns provide you unprecedented, first hand access to the next generation of employees, they\u2019re quite literally the future of your organisation. If you understand the role interns play in your brands sustainability, you must invest in them as a resource.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mshimba Michelle [1]<\/a> https:\/\/www.internqueen.com\/how-start-internship-program-your-company<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n [2]<\/a> https:\/\/careers.usc.edu\/employers\/recruit-interns\/learn-how-to-develop-an-effective-internship-program\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n [3]<\/a> https:\/\/talentguard.com\/how-to-maximize-employee-potential\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n [4]<\/a> http:\/\/info.parkerdewey.com\/supervising-interns<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n [5]<\/a>http:\/\/www.ucdenver.edu\/life\/services\/ExperientialLearning\/foremployers\/Pages\/Steps.aspx<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n [6]<\/a> https:\/\/mileiq.com\/blog\/hire-intern-small-business\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" An intern is a trainee who signs on with an organisation to gain some work experience, or for a course requirement and\/or, to get a general feel of the industry they are interning in. Contrary to popular belief, interns can play an integral role in growing your company. When hiring an intern it is important to hire a person that you can learn from; a person that has the ability to execute tasks and contribute to the company. In this post you\u2019ll find everything you need to know about hiring an intern. 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