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If you think you have it hard in your business, look at the typical intern, who gives 3–6 months of their working life to you—for free. The least you can do is take one on board and help provide the experience they need to get started on a great career.
When you follow my ’7 secrets of effective hiring’ you will always get great candidates, many of whom will be real assets to your business. Don’t forget it’s a two–way street; you have to train and nourish them too.
Be just as discerning when hiring an intern as when you’re hiring for any other important position. When you do, you’ll find an intern can add just as much value as a paid employee.
If you don’t think it’s important to be as meticulous when hiring an intern, think about how much time you will spend training them and working with them. Just another reason why you need to take intern hiring very seriously.
