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Creating a Mutually Beneficial Virtual Internship Program

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Page 1: Creating A Mutually Beneficial Virtual Internship Program

Creating a Mutually Beneficial Virtual Internship Program

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So, you want to develop a virtual internship program…

But are you ready?

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To have a successful program, you need to have a few things

in place

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A project management tool is essential. You may be able to

use a free application.

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If you plan to expand your program over time, you might want to consider activeCollab

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Invest in a remote desktop software, such as CrossLoop

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How do you plan to communicate?

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Skype for Business is probably your best option

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Plan on having a regular weekly meeting, as well

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With a couple interns, use Skype-to-Skype free calling

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As your program grows, you might want to consider Skype

group chats

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Give an overview of important company news to help the

interns feel involved

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Hold brainstorming sessions, when needed

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Allow each intern to give an update of projects for the week to help build a cohesive team

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Give kudos on specific accomplishments whenever

possible!

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Allow time at the end for questions about the week’s

assignments

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Virtual internships take both the right candidate and the

right supervisor

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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

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Candidates should have prior

internship and/or office experience

A virtual internship should not be the first internship

for a candidate!

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Ask candidates’ references if they would recommend them

for a virtual internship and why

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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!

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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

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Encourage and be available for questions

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Create an intern blog to help journal the experience for school and their résumé(s)

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Create a Facebook group or Ning site to encourage

communication

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Now that you’ve developed your program, how do you plan to find

your virtual interns?