10 Reasons Why to Hire a Beloit Intern
- Get quick results. Student interns are capable of accomplishing significant work in terms of both quantity and quality, thereby freeing up staff time to focus on other projects.
- Gain flexibility. Internship programs provide a year round source of highly motivated pre-professionals for short-term projects. You have a great deal of flexibility in terms of the length of an intern's employment: from one month to several months.
- Get more done for less money. Unlike regular or temporary workers, interns are working as trainees primarily for educational purposes, so you are not required to provide pay or benefits. Some interns are paid, others are not. Also, pay may be creative, such as stipends, travel reimbursement, meals, etc. Interns may be the most flexible, cost-effective workforce any employer can access.
- Contribute to your profession by being a part of training and preparing the future leaders in your field.
- Bring new perspectives to old problems. An intern's enthusiasm and access to the latest research may net your organization substantial dividends. It can also help you to stay up to date on current thinking while giving you an opportunity to share your expertise on how theory or policy is put into actual practice.
- Take a trial run. An internship program allows you to "try on" potential employees without the commitment of a new hire and without the typical costs associated with recruiting new employees. Gain the opportunity to observe potential employees under actual working conditions without a long-term commitment.
- Gain a competitive advantage recruiting entry-level staff. Employers report that internships are among the most effective recruiting tools, and why not? They are already trained, motivated, and loyal to the company resulting in lower recruiting costs, turnover, and training time.
- Stay on the cutting edge. Employers have already discovered the strategic advantage of hiring interns, given the prominence of internship programs worldwide. Be one of those enjoying the benefits of an intern.
- Improve your community status. Developing an internship program will enhance any organization status in the community. It demonstrates a commitment to learning, teaching, and the development of a highly educated workforce.
- Become a preferred partner. Once you have experienced success with an intern, students, faculty, and staff will quickly recognize this and be eager to contribute further to your organization. Often, this means getting the best candidates for future internships, future entry-level hires, and other forms of assistance. Former interns are literally a walking advertisement for your organization.