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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 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 Amity Fox at 717-245-1740. This is an excellent way to connect with students while establishing visibility for your organization
Create the Demand
• Offer challenging opportunities for the student to apply his or her knowledge to meaningful
assignments
• Consistent supervision by an on-site professional
• Assist in designing learning objectives that are unique for the given student and experience
• Ensure at least 80 hours and 8 weeks of significant projects that promote professional development
• Evaluate the intern's performance at the end of the semester by means of an evaluation form provided
by Dickinson
• Occasionally consult 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
Steps to Developing an Internship
Must an Intern be paid?
Process for Hiring Interns
Documents for Posting an Internship Opportunity