Offer criticism in a constructive way that allows the intern the opportunity to improve. Keep in mind that as an intern supervisor you are able to open many doors and expose the youth to many different opportunities. Questions Many youth will be reluctant to ask questions. Be specific and direct with your instructions about a task, particularly regarding expected completion time and format. Do not expect your intern to know how to do everything right away.
Interns are neither temporary workers nor regular paid adult employees.
They are learning what it means to hold a job and be part of a professional workplace. Try to avoid giving the intern repetitive, boring assignments for prolonged periods of time in isolation or without the understanding of why the work is important. In Schools was designed with a support system for both the employer and the intern. If you are having difficulty with the behavior of the intern or you observe performance problems of any kind, please call the Cisco Networking Academy instructor or, where appropriate, the Communities In Schools director, immediately. Copyright 1999, Cisco Systems, Inc.