Process for Hiring Interns
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Process for Hiring Interns

Step 1: Determine how you will use an intern.  Write a position description that outlines the intern's responsibilities, qualifications, and your expectations.  See Creating and Maintaining a Quality Internship Program for more complete information about creating internship programs.

Step 2: Complete Dickinson's Posting Form (PDF format) document, including as much descriptive information about the internship as possible (students are most attracted to positions when they provide thorough explanation of the responsibilities).

Step 3:
Fax or email the form back to:
Rachel Weaver, Assistant Director/Internship Coordinator
Fax- 717-245-1618
Email- weaverr@dickinson.edu

Step 4:
The Career Center will post the internship position on DickinsonConnect, Dickinson's internship and job posting database.

Step 5:
Students contact employers via phone or email (unless otherwise requested by employer) and employers conduct interviews and hire qualified candidate(s).

Step 6:
The Career Center may periodically follow up to obtain updated internship information.


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

Dickinson Interns Benefit Organizations
How to Become a Competitive Site & Establish Visibility on Campus
Documents for Posting an Internship Opportunity


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