Hiring interns can be a great way to save company money while educating the next generation of employees. Unfortunately, many businesses make the mistake of only using their interns for manual labor or boring, repetitive tasks. The truth is that the average college intern is capable of a whole lot more than making copies. Below are some of Here’s Help’s tips for boosting office productivity while guaranteeing your interns a great summer experience.
Involve Them in Multiple Projects
While interns expect to perform some of the more basic tasks around the office, most also hope to learn something during the experience. For best results, involve your interns in multiple projects. Not only will they learn a little about each aspect of the business, but you can also determine in which areas they truly shine. Interns like to be challenged. Start them with a couple of tasks and see what they can handle before throwing a large amount of work at them. Plus, you’ll have a better understanding of which, if any, interns you should invite back for long-term positions at the business.
Utilize Social Media Expertise
While social media is growing in popularity among all age groups, young people still tend to have the advantage in this arena. As a result, it’s a great idea to ask your interns to manage the company’s social media campaigns. You take advantage of their more sophisticated skills on Twitter or Tumblr while the interns learn a great deal about the company in a short time. A fresh set of eyes to look at the social media strategy never hurts.
Assign Mentors
Like temp employees, interns often struggle to fit in with the rest of the team. A great way to help them adjust is to assign mentors who aren’t their direct supervisors. After all, interns are most likely to open up to advisors who aren’t also their direct supervisors. They will have a lot of questions and some people are hesitant to ask questions. Once they get to know your interns, the mentors can make recommendations for involving them in the company.
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At Here’s Help, we find solutions for all your temporary, temp-to-hire, and executive recruitment needs throughout the Hudson Valley. Additionally, our staffing specialists help with employee assessments and even payroll services. You can rest assured knowing we will do everything in our power to find the right candidate the first time, every time. For more information about our experience as a staffing agency, call today or schedule an appointment with our recruiters online.