Got....Interns?

I have thought about that for years but never really looked in to how to do it!  Thanks for the insight I need the help!!

Connie ~ This is a great idea and one I had myself earlier in the year (great minds, and all that), when I thought my business was picking up and that I would be so busy I could use the help.  I also wanted to do it to help the students out and I figured it would be a win-win for both of us.  Well, I wound up not being that busy, but I know from your posts that you have the business to work with an intern and I say go for it!  I'm hoping to implement interns in the future when I can actually have something for them to do.  If you go that route, I hope you'll do a post on how it goes.

Connie, I had also thought of this, I have the University of Arkansas about 2 miles down the road from me. My husband has used college students before in his business, not as interns, but you can post help wanted ads at the university. There are a lot of students that are willing to work, especially if it's in their chosen field. I think this is a great idea and one I'm going to keep in mind for the future.

Connie ~ What a wonderful idea ! As a matter of fact I got a call from someone asking me if they could do an internship with my company. I honestly told her no. I never thought about it. and reading your post makes me realize that it does make sense to have an intern or 2. Thanks for sharing this info with us! :)

I love when " Angles sing, doves fly and the sunlight parts the clouds", it's an amazing thing and your idea is too, good luck & keep us posted

Excellent idea Connie! "payment"could include before and after photos for their hard copy (no internet) portfolios too with the stipulation that work was performed under your company while interning. A short contract could spell that all out. Pictures for some mean more than a dollar sum!

I have hired couple interns before. The tricky thing is that they can be flaky and leave you for a paying job. The trick is to make sure they are entertained with options and different types of work. Also tell them what you expect of them and what they should expect to be doing have helped a lot in retaining interns.

Great thinking.  It's a bit more labor intensive for your trouble as you are training as you go, but if you have the time, it's a great way to find your next staging protege'.

I just wrote this blog, Learning by example... inspired by your blog Connie...

That is very exciting!  I look forward to future posts with updates.  Good luck.

HI Connie!  I've had two interns in the past and it was a pleasure to have them-hope this works out for you!!

We are lucky to have a lot of art institutes here in the Chicago area and have taken advantage of the not so free help.

Remember you still need to insure them! Don't even think of hiring a student without checking with your insurance company to make sure they are covered under your Workman's comp carrier.

Just a little advice so you don't lose everything you worked so hard for if they get injured and here comes the lawsuit.

BB

Connie,

You'll love them!  They are young, energetic, and educated - How cool is that?  You mentor them and in the end they'll teach you a few new tricks of the trade to boot.  The best part is that you'll form a long lasting friendship or association with them, which is the best reward.

What a great idea and one we need to look into in our area!  When I was the Publicist for our local Coliseum, I was in charge of the Intern program and got the opportunity to work with some incredible young minds.  Also, the creativeness and energy of these students is inspiring.  GOOD LUCK!

Funny only yesterday,  I hired a delightful young lady for a paid internship.  Also feeling a bit overwhelmed with my load, I'm so glad I did it.  I'm working harder than ever, because I have to set a good example, and I have a bright, enthusiastic young employee with great energy.  Also I feel that by paying her, she'll stick around until she leaves for Parsons next year. It's a win win......