Become a Competitive Site & Establish Visibility

Site Selection

• Competitive sites offer challenging and rigorous responsibilities, opportunities to reflect, and continuous feedback
• Opportunities are most attractive to students when they provide a thorough explanation of responsibilities and possible remuneration
• Students choose from a variety of internship sites and make initial contact through email or telephone

Establish Visibility

• Provide the Career Center with as much information about your organization and internship as possible through completing the Posting Form (PDF format) document
• Update your organization’s information at any time throughout the semester to ensure accuracy
• Recruit and select top-notch candidates through Dickinson’s on-campus recruiting opportunities, information sessions, and on-line posting system

*If you would like to recruit using Dickinson’s on-campus recruiting program, or would like to know more about the program, please contact Rachel Weaver [link to weaverr@dickinson.edu] at 717-245-1740. This is an excellent way to connect with students while establishing visibility for your organization

Create the Demand

• Challenging opportunities for the student to apply his or her knowledge to meaningful assignments
• Consistent supervision by an on-site professional
• Assistance in designing learning objectives that are unique for the given student and experience
• At least 80 hours and 8 weeks of significant projects that promote professional development
• Evaluation of the intern’s performance at the end of the semester by means of an evaluation form provided by Dickinson
• Occasional consultation with a Dickinson liaison regarding the student’s progress

Below you will find additional information to assist you in your hiring process:

Dickinson Interns Benefit Organizations
Process for Hiring Interns
Documents for Posting an Internship Opportunity

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