Internships may be generated by either the student, the employer or the University. Selected students are then referred to an employer on the basis of the employer's position description and the student's qualifications. Finally, candidates are interviewed by the employer, who makes the final decision. Internships may vary from several weeks to a semester including the possibility of the summer months depending on the needs of the employer and the students. An economical recruiting and assessing program without long-range commitment.
Interns are known entities, thus, error in recruitment is reduced, saving employers time and money.
Can be the first phase of a professional development program for potentially permanent employees. Permit utilization of personnel by placing interns in pre-professional assignments, thus freeing the more highly trained and costly staff to do the professional work requiring their developed expertise. Can provide a constant resource of fresh ideas and talent to an organization. Receive valuable work experience helpful in obtaining employment in their career area following college graduation. Have the opportunity of experiencing a career while in college.