How to Repel an Intern in 5 Steps
By Robin Reshwan
It is no secret that hiring is heating up for many professions. As competition increases to recruit productive new graduates in highly desired fields, smart businesses recognize that hiring college interns is an excellent way to develop a recruiting pipeline and get some work done at the same time. Today's driven college student – the one that most every company hopes to hire – may complete two to three internships before graduation.
However, many organizations forget that these summer hires have a huge impact on their brand image. Treat your interns well, and you send a very enthusiastic ambassador back to campus. Treat them poorly, and rest assured that 2,000 of their closest Instagram friends will know about their dreadful work experience. Here are some of the biggest pitfalls for employers to avoid:
