Access to Contacts and Networks

Interns appreciate opportunities to meet a wide variety of professionals within your organization, attend professional meetings with their supervisor, and referrals to contacts in other organizations.

Recognition and Appreciation

When students begin their internship, introduce them to the staff, include them in social activities when appropriate, and most of all give them consistent feedback.

The Right Tools

Amenities such as a designated work area, office supplies, the use of a computer and phone, and a company email account should be available to the intern if appropriate.

Excellent Supervision

Excellent supervision includes a regular meeting to allow the intern time to ask questions, discuss the internship, organizational culture, etc.

• NACE Position Statement on U.S. Internships
• NACE Principles of Professional Practice
• Department of Labor Internship Fact Sheet