Many companies do not really worry about choosing trainees and students for the practice, because they only perceive them as a short-term assistance. But is it not a shame? Programs of employing trainees can be very effective tools for supply of talents and the selection of future employees. As summer is approaching and the typical time of recruiting trainees is upon us, the server Recruiter.com released the following recommendations on what to watch out for when selecting trainees.
1. Unprofessionalism
Being late for an interview and evident lack of preparation are clear examples of unprofessionalism. You should also pay attention to clothing of the internship applicant and to the way he/she talks. He/she is supposed to want to impress you rather than show a lack of respect.
2. Being too assertive and immediate interest in the money
The purpose of the internship is to gain experiences. An applicant, whose main motivation is money, is not the right one. And an applicant with the giant ego, who understands the interview as a presentation of his/her boundless individuality, is not the right choice ether.
3. Lack of experience
Watch whether those interested in an internship have already participated in any internship, which out-of-school activities they have been participating in and choose those with the greatest interest in the field. However, keep in mind that knowledge and experience are not everything and that the applicant should also fit into your corporate culture.
4. Formulaic answers
Search for enthusiasm rather than memorized phrases. If the applicant answers are too short and without interest, it is a strong warning signal. Ask them about their particular so far experiences, which both reveal the lies and also feigned enthusiasm.
5. Missing questions
An applicant, who is being serious about the internship with your company, will do his/her best so that you remember him/her it in the best light. He/she will prepare questions about the company and his/her eventual work role.
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