Creating A Mutually Beneficial Virtual Internship Program

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    1. Creating a Mutually Beneficial Virtual Internship Program
    2. So, you want to develop a virtual internship program…
      But are you ready?
    3. To have a successful program, you need to have a few things in place
    4. A project management tool is essential. You may be able to use a free application.
    5. If you plan to expand your program over time, you might want to consider activeCollab
    6. Invest in a remote desktop software, such as CrossLoop
    7. How do you plan to communicate?
    8. Skype for Business is probably your best option
    9. Plan on having a regular weekly meeting, as well
    10. With a couple interns, use
      Skype-to-Skype free calling
    11. As your program grows, you might want to consider Skype group chats
    12. Give an overview of important company news to help the interns feel involved
    13. Hold brainstorming sessions, when needed
    14. Allow each intern to give an update of projects for the week to help build a cohesive team
    15. Give kudos on specific accomplishments whenever possible!
    16. Allow time at the end for questions about the week’s assignments
    17. Virtual internships take both the right candidate and the right supervisor
    18. During interviews, be sure to ask candidates the right questions
      • Give me an example of a time when you worked on a project successfully with little supervision
      • Tell me about a time when you made a mistake and describe how you solved the situation
    19. Candidates should have prior internship and/or office experience
      A virtual internship should not be the first internship for a candidate!
    20. Ask candidates’ references if they would recommend them for a virtual internship and why
    21. Supervisors must have excellent project management skills and preferably prior experience supervising interns
      Just like with candidates, virtual internships
      are not a good new manager starting point!
    22. Plan in advance
      Give your intern(s) real assignments, just
      as though they were in the office!
      Create a monthly plan for major projects in before they start
      Provide detailed assignments on a weekly or bi-weekly basis
    23. Encourage and be available
      for questions
    24. Create an intern blog to help journal the experience for school and their résumé(s)
    25. Create a Facebook group or Ningsite to encourage communication
    26. Now that you’ve developed your program, how do you plan to find your virtual interns?
    27. Questions?
      Heather R. Huhman
      Founder & President
      Come Recommended
      Heather@ComeRecommended.com
      @HeatherHuhman
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