Faculty Guide (9.6.11)

FACULTY ADVISOR GUIDE

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Internships 101…………………………………………………………………………………………. 1

Learning Objectives……………………………………….…………………………..……………… 2

[Assisting a student in] Finding An Internship…………………..………………………………... 5

Internship Roles……………………………………….……………………………………………….. 8

The Site Visit……………………………………….………………………………………………..….. 9

[Assisting a student in] Creating Their Own Internship…………………..………………….….. 10

Increase Student Participation……………………………………………………………………… 11

Garner Faculty Involvement……………………………………………………….……………….. 12

Obtain Administrative Support……………………………………………………………………... 13

Recruit Experience Providers…………………………………….…………………………………. 14

Appendix……………………………………………………………………………........................... 15

Supervisor Evaluation of Intern (sample)…………………………………………………… A Intern Self Evaluation (sample)……………………………………………………………….. B Intern Evaluation of Internship (sample)……………………………………………………. C Jobs4Jacks Faculty Guide…………………………………………………………………….. D


What is an internship? An internship is a carefully monitored work or volunteer experience in which a student has intentional learning goals and reflects actively on what he or she is learning throughout the experience. Characteristics of an internship: Relates directly to a student’s academic major or major-related career goal Contributes to the student’s personal and professional development through challenging work

assignments Provides appropriate supervision both by an on-site professional and through guidance from faculty Reflective and evaluative in nature Can be paid, unpaid, for-credit or not-for-credit Is most successful when the student, academic department, and employer all share responsibility in

making it a valuable experience However, an internship is not: Routine, repetitive tasks unrelated to identified learning goals A job that does not offer career related learning opportunities and experiences An unsupervised, unevaluated experience Benefits of an internship Students who participate in an internship experience have a definite advantage, as experience related to your field is very important to future employers. In addition to that definite advantage, there are also many other benefits that come from participating in an internship, including: Allows hands-on career exploration Exposes the professional work environment Reinforces classroom learning Enhances employment marketability Increases likelihood of full-time employment after graduation Creates opportunities to network with other members of the organization Provides performance feedback and mentoring Develops self-confidence and professionalism Builds transferable skill set Narrows career focus and clarifies career goals Develops understanding of professional jargon Teaches what is expected in a particular field

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Learning objectives refer to a set of statements identifying the results you want to achieve during your internship. Ask yourself, “What do I want to be able to do at the end of the internship that I cannot do now?” or “What do I want to know at the end of the internship that I don’t know now?” Objectives should be specific, reasonable, achievable and measurable. Each learning objective should be stated in measurable terms and describe an accomplishment, skill, knowledge or behavior that will be an outcome of successful participation in this structured work experience. In short, each learning objective should answer the following questions: What is the task to be completed? How will the objective be accomplished? What skills and abilities are to be demonstrated? How will the objective be measure and evaluated? When will the objective be completed? Your learning objectives should be specific rather than vague in order to give your site supervisor and faculty advisor an understanding of your needs or direction. For example: Vague: I am interested in counseling troubled teenagers. Specific: I plan to research teenage alcoholism and identify five factors that contribute to the problem. Types of Learning Objectives There are four types of learning objectives applicable to internship: Career-Oriented Objectives: These relate to your career growth goals and can include career

exploration through informational interviewing, observation and special topic research. Skills Acquisition Objectives: These relate to developing new on-the-job skills or learning new tasks. Skills Application / Development Objectives: These relate to improving or developing your current skills,

including aspects of the job that can be improved or specific problems in the work area to be solved. Human Relations Objectives: These relate to improving communication and interpersonal skills, possibly

with supervisors, fellow workers, customers, etc. or by improving communication skills through public speaking, one-to-one dialogue or listening to others.

How to Write a Learning Objective Step One Decide what you will attempt to accomplish. Use action words which will communicate what you intend to do; examples of action words and ideas are “analyze data”, “assume responsibility for”, “compile statistical data”, etc. Use the attached list of Bloom’s Taxonomy Verbs to find the verb that most effectively describes what you hope to be learning. Step Two Decide how you will accomplish it. Explain how you plan to do what you said you would do. Examples are: Observe the task being performed by others Research / Ask questions related to work or task Consult or interview outside specialists Maintain a daily journal of activities Step Three Decide how the results can be measured. Explain how your learning will be demonstrated and evaluated. Examples of action words and ideas are listed below: Performance will be observed and evaluated by my supervisor. I will produce a final product (report, journal, notebook, etc.) for evaluation. My supervisor will evaluate my knowledge through questioning.

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Learning Objectives Plan With the assistance of the faculty advisor, the intern should establish several learning objectives for the internship. After completion, a copy of the learning objectives should be maintained by the intern and faculty advisor, as well as given to the site supervisor for training and activity development. The Evaluation Method can include items such as a journal, presentation, project, reading, paper, class discussion, online threaded discussion, etc. At the end of the semester, the faculty advisor and the site supervisor should utilize the following scale to rate the degree of success the intern had in achieving each objective: 1: Failed to meet minimum requirements 2: Limited accomplishment 3: Average or expected accomplishment 4: Exceeds average performance 5: Unique or outstanding performance

Learning Objective 1:

Evaluation Method(s): Faculty Advisor Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 Site Supervisor Rating: 1 2 3 4 5









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Bloom’s Taxonomy Action Verbs Blooms Taxonomy (1956) is a classification system of educational objectives based on the level of student understanding necessary for achievement or mastery. Educational researcher Benjamin Bloom and colleagues have suggested six different cognitive stages in learning. Blooms cognitive domains are, in order, with definitions and verbs: Bloom’s Definition Verbs

Knowledge Remember previously learned information.

Arrange Define Describe Duplicate Identify Label List

Match Memorize Name Order Outline Recognize

Relate Recall Repeat Reproduce Select State

Comprehension Demonstrate an

understanding of the facts.

Classify Convert Defend Describe Discuss Distinguish Estimate Explain

Express Extend Generalized Give examples(s) Identify Indicate Infer Locate

Paraphrase Predict Recognize Rewrite Review Select Summarize Translate

Application Apply knowledge to actual situations.

Apply Change Choose Compute Demonstrate Discover Dramatize Employ

Illustrate Interpret Manipulate Modify Operate Practice Predict Prepare

Produce Relate Schedule Show Sketch Solve Use Write

Analysis

Break down objects or ideas into simpler parts and find evidence to

support generalizations.

Analyze Appraise Breakdown Categorize Compare Contrast Criticize Diagram Differentiate

Discriminate Distinguish Examine Experiment Identify Illustrate Infer Model

Outline Point out Question Relate Select Separate Subdivide Test

Synthesis

Compile component ideas into a new whole or propose alternative

solutions.

Arrange Assemble Categorize Collect Combine Comply Compose Construct Create

Design Develop Devise Explain Formulate Generate Plan Prepare Rearrange

Reconstruct Relate Reorganize Revise Rewrite Set up Summarize Synthesize Tell Write

Evaluation

Make and defend judgments based on internal evidence or

external criteria.

Appraise Argue Assess Attach Choose Compare Conclude Contrast

Defend Describe Discriminate Estimate Evaluate Explain Judge Justify

Interpret Relate Predict Rate Select Summarize Support Value

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There are millions of internship opportunities out there, waiting to be discovered… now let’s find one for you! When to Start Planning for a... Fall internship? Begin planning by the March prior to desired start date Spring internship? Begin planning by the August prior to desired start date Summer internship? Begin planning by the January prior to desired start date International internship? Begin planning by at least a year prior to desired start date National or competitive internship? Begin planning by at least a year prior to desired start date

Six Steps to Finding an Internship Finding the internship of your dreams will be a cinch if you follow these six steps to success: 1. Identify your strengths and interests, motivations and goals and priorities and values 2. Research industries, occupations and organizations 3. Create or update career documents 4. Devise an effective internship search strategy 5. Execute your internship search 6. Land that internship! 1. Identify your strengths and interests, motivations and goals and priorities and values. Identifying these characteristics helps you conduct a more focused search as well as select an experience that is better aligned with your long-term career goals. In examining these areas in relation to your internship search, ask yourself these (and other!) questions: Strengths and Interests What are my strengths? Weaknesses? What interests and disinterests me? What am I passionate about? Motivations and Goals What do I want to gain from an internship? How will it potentially benefit me? In what field am I trying to gain experience? What kind of responsibilities would I like to have? Priorities and Values Do I prefer to be at home or live in a different city? Will I have access to housing? Do I need to make money? How much? Do I want to obtain an experience with a prominent organization, or do I like the idea of working for a smaller organization? 2. Research industries, occupations and organizations. Before jumping full-force into an internship search, it is important to do your research. Conducting research will impact the direction of your search by helping you identify fields and careers more clearly. Also, doing careful research will help you market yourself more strategically and allow you to have a more focused conversation about your interests with potential employers. Industry What are potential job titles/functions in this industry? What skill sets are expected? What are current social and economic trends and job market outlook? Are there any recent industrial developments or changes? Occupation What does a typical day look like? What credentials/skills are required? What is the typical career path? What is a typical salary?

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Organization What is the mission/purpose, philosophies/core values? What is the reputation with clientele/customers? What are the working conditions? How are employees treated? Do employees seem to enjoy their work? Has the organization been in the news recently; if so, for what? 3. Create or update your career documents. Whether you’re only revising or just starting from scratch, the documents you utilize to secure an internship must be in tip-top shape. Resume Cover letter Portfolio Recommendations letters (Have at least three letters of recommendation from academic and

professional sources)

4. Devise an effective internship search strategy. In conducting an effective search, it is necessary to first have an effective strategy. Your strategy should be based on the research you conducted and the knowledge you gained regarding the respective industry. You may also want to keep in mind the following tips: Use the list on the Internships 101 resource to jumpstart your internship search! Keep close tabs on the recruiting timelines of the industry(ies) you are pursuing. Carefully consider the size of the organization, the level of competition for internships and the profile of

the candidate they seek. If you are sending applications to organizations that have highly competitive internships, you may want to consider submitting application materials to an equal number of less competitive organizations.

Aim to apply to a range of different companies. You will probably want to apply for at least five internships; however if you are looking at more competitive opportunities applying for more is usually better to be on the safe side.

5. Execute your internship search. An internship search is an involved process that will require time, dedication and resourcefulness. Here are some tips for better managing your internship search: Track all application submissions, phone conversations and employer contacts with an Excel

spreadsheet. (TIP: Want to be able to access it from anywhere? Use Google Spreadsheets!) Dig around for contact information. The main goal is to send your materials to an actual person, not a

generic “To whom it may concern” email, so if the posting doesn't list specifics, call and ask. Follow-up with employers after an appropriate amount of time. If you haven't heard from a company

that you sent information to, now's the time to call and politely ask if they received your materials. Network, network, network! Let everyone know that you are looking for an internship. Stay committed to your search, as it may take time. 6. Land that internship! Sending out dozens of resumes and cover letters in hopes of snagging an internship is not enough these days – you’ve got to look and act the part too! Take some time to prepare for your interview by researching the organization and practicing your interview skills. If you’d like to earn credit for your internship, meet with your faculty advisor to explore your responsibilities in regard to obtaining academic credit and begin the process of registering for an internship course(s). Now, all you’ll have to do is decide on the internship that is best for you and accept!

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Organization What is the mission/purpose, philosophies/core values? What is the reputation with clientele/customers? What are the working conditions? How are employees treated? Do employees seem to enjoy their work? Has the organization been in the news recently; if so, for what? 3. Create or update your career documents. Whether you’re only revising or just starting from scratch, the documents you utilize to secure an internship must be in tip-top shape. Resume Cover letter Portfolio Recommendations letters (Have at least three letters of recommendation from academic and

professional sources)

4. Devise an effective internship search strategy. In conducting an effective search, it is necessary to first have an effective strategy. Your strategy should be based on the research you conducted and the knowledge you gained regarding the respective industry. You may also want to keep in mind the following tips: Use the list on the Internships 101 resource to jumpstart your internship search! Keep close tabs on the recruiting timelines of the industry(ies) you are pursuing. Carefully consider the size of the organization, the level of competition for internships and the profile of

the candidate they seek. If you are sending applications to organizations that have highly competitive internships, you may want to consider submitting application materials to an equal number of less competitive organizations.

Aim to apply to a range of different companies. You will probably want to apply for at least five internships; however if you are looking at more competitive opportunities applying for more is usually better to be on the safe side.

5. Execute your internship search. An internship search is an involved process that will require time, dedication and resourcefulness. Here are some tips for better managing your internship search: Track all application submissions, phone conversations and employer contacts with an Excel

spreadsheet. (TIP: Want to be able to access it from anywhere? Use Google Spreadsheets!) Dig around for contact information. The main goal is to send your materials to an actual person, not a

generic “To whom it may concern” email, so if the posting doesn't list specifics, call and ask. Follow-up with employers after an appropriate amount of time. If you haven't heard from a company

that you sent information to, now's the time to call and politely ask if they received your materials. Network, network, network! Let everyone know that you are looking for an internship. Stay committed to your search, as it may take time. 6. Land that internship! Sending out dozens of resumes and cover letters in hopes of snagging an internship is not enough these days – you’ve got to look and act the part too! Take some time to prepare for your interview by researching the organization and practicing your interview skills. If you’d like to earn credit for your internship, meet with your faculty advisor to explore your responsibilities in regard to obtaining academic credit and begin the process of registering for an internship course(s). Now, all you’ll have to do is decide on the internship that is best for you and accept!

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There are several stakeholders involved in the total internship experience – understanding everyone’s role will help you better understand your own.

Student Intern

•Select the internship that best fits academic, career and personal needs

•Seek out a faculty supervisor

•Meet with the site supervisor prior to the internship to clarify expectations and responsibilities

•Complete academic assignments as assigned by the faculty supervisor

•Maintain high standards of professionalism while at the internship site

•Following the internship, send thank you notes to those who were instrumental to the expeirence

•Evaluate the internship site and overall experience

•Share the good news of your internship expeirence with other SFA students!

Academic Advisor

•Talk with students early in their academic career about internships and timeliness of arranging the experience

•Discuss with the student intern how internship credit could fit into their program of study

Faculty Supervisor

•Knowledgable about the field in which the internship is requested

•Help the intern integrate the internship into his or her total academic experience

•Discuss the student's goals in locating and completing an internship

•Serve as a resource for the student in locating and evaluating the appropriate internship

•Help the student in defining academic requirements for the internship such as a journal, paper, relevant research and/or project

•Maintain appropriate contact with the student throughout the internship to give direction and support

•At the end of the semester, meet with the student intern to review the academic projects, to review the experience and evaluate the learning derived

•Assign and submit course grade

Site Supervisor

•Has experience/expertise in the internship area

•Determine qualifications for the position, interview and orient interns to the organization, and supervise work

•Serve as a mentor, sharing the pros and cons of a career in the field and giving suggestions for entering the profession

•Meet with the intern on a regular basis to guide performance, answer questions, and provide background information and resources related to the intern's work

•Provide an evaluation in written form at the end of the internship

•Recommend ways to enhance the intern's professional and academic development

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What a rewarding experience it is to see students enjoying their internships and gaining insight into their potential career paths! Not only that, the benefits of visiting an intern at her or his internship site are many. The site visit will also allow you to: Ensure that the intern is having a good learning experience and is accomplishing the established

learning objectives Discuss any potential problems or issues with the internship Better evaluate the site as an appropriate future location for student interns Advise future students about that particular internship or site Provide excellent public relations for your academic department and the University Tips for a Successful Site Visit So, what exactly do you do on a site visit?! While not inclusive, the tips below may help you arrange and carry out a successful internship site visit. Schedule the visit at a time when both the intern and the site supervisor are working (but available). Ask the site supervisor to allocate 30 minutes for an individual visit. Ask if there is anything he/she would

like you to know or prepare for before the visit. Ask the site supervisor if it would be possible to meet with the intern during your site visit to discuss

progress on the established learning objectives, potential problems/issues, etc. Prior to the visit, ask the student to put together samples of his/her work for you to see during the visit. At the end of the visit, ask the site supervisor if he/she would be interested in working with another intern

in a future semester. Questions to Ask Think about questions you might ask the site supervisor, such as: In general, how are things going so far? Is the internship following the description, or have there been changes? If so, why? What are they? How has this internship experience impacted your organization? What type of professional growth have you observed from your intern? What has been the best/most challenging part of the internship experience? What is in the future for the internship? What new projects or assignments will develop? What would

you like to see the student focus on in his or her own development? Think about questions you might ask the intern, such as: What are your daily responsibilities? Describe the activities you engage in during a “typical” week. Have your responsibilities changed over the term of the internship? What is your role and level of input during meetings? Are you comfortable taking an active role? Reflect on the nature of your supervision. Is it what you thought it would be? In what ways is it helping

you? How could it be better? What kinds of feedback do you receive from your supervisor(s)? Describe the toughest or most difficult task you have been assigned during your internship. What skills or tasks would you like to continue to develop? How have you changed as a person since this internship began? Reflect on the relationship between your academic experience and the applied experience of the

internship. What are you learning in your internship that was not available in the classroom? What are you experience that is illuminating or building on what you studied in the classroom?

Is this experience sending you messages about what you would/would not like to do in the future?

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Many organizations do not have formal internship programs, while others have simply not considered hiring an intern, or had the resources to, before. Not to worry! Many students who participate in an internship have done so through their willingness to approach a potential site and offer themselves as a possible intern. If you know the type of experience you are seeking and the type of organization in which you would like to get this experience, simply approaching them may be a viable and fruitful option. Step 1: Clarify Your Objectives. Be clear about what you hope to accomplish in your internship. Your main task when creating an internship is to convince a potential sponsor that it would be beneficial for him/her to offer you an educational experience. Be prepared to explain your basic goals for the experience in a few sentences. Some questions to consider are: Why do you want an internship? What will you bring to an internship? What kinds of tasks do you want to be doing? What skills would you like to use? What skills would you like to learn? What do you hope to accomplish by the end of the internship? Decide what you want to learn in return for your services. You may simply want a chance to have an inside look at the real world of work or the internal workings of a specific organization. You may want a chance to further develop a skill you already possess by using it in a new way or by working with experts. Consider the fact that you may have some specific skills which you can offer in exchange for the experience, skills such as computer programming, research, laboratory work, writing, video-experience, swimming, clerical, accounting, photography, etc. Obviously, your swimming skills are not appropriate for an accounting firm, but they are to a parks and recreation department or fitness organization. Be selective about which skills you propose to an organization. Step 2: Develop a list of potential internship sponsors. Once you have decided what you want to accomplish with an internship, begin identifying organizations which might meet your purpose(s) and think creatively! One way to make your search for organizations easier is to decide on a specific location where you want or must be. Some students find they have to be in or near their home town or a place where they can live without high expenses. Once you have established a location(s), you can begin your research to develop a list of potential internship sponsors. Check out Internships 101, a resource full of ideas on where to begin your search. Here’s an example of creative thinking: you’re interested in helping people, possibly some form of counseling. Organizations which might be potential sponsors are: A youth drop-in center A local hospital Planned Parenthood A substance abuse agency Social services agencies (public and private) Local churches A Girl Scout/Boy Scout Troop

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The ideal method for motivating student involvement in internships is to integrate the internship experience into the department's existing curriculum. This ensures the participation of the student and creates the ideal learning environment as the student is able to more fully link academic learning with real-life situations and experiences in a structured manner. Encourage student participation through an ongoing campaign that educates students on the value and timing of an internship. Some tactics follow, though this is in no way a complete list of options. To Increase Student Participation... Class presentations Posters in building hallways, bulletin boards, offices, common areas, classrooms, TVs, etc. Add department internship information into student orientation materials or presentations. Develop a department internship website with information about participating in an internship and links

to Jobs4Jacks and/or Career Services website. Issue department emails each semester (or as often as appropriate) encouraging internship

involvement. Develop t-shirts with your department's internship slogan or tagline and give to all students who

participate in an internship. Post internship success stories on departmental bulletin boards, website, etc. Encourage students to attend Career Services’ Career Expo to locate internship opportunities. Add the department's internship information/philosophy into the General Bulletin. Have department academic advisors encourage students to complete an internship during their time

at SFA. Include an "Internship of the Week" column into a departmental newsletter with an internship

opportunity that would be applicable to many students. Maintain a list of department-specific internship opportunities. Adapted from Brigham Young University’s Encourage Internship Involvement.

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As you know, the faculty and staff are the voice of the University with the ability to strengthen established programs. As a member of the University community, you can: Facilitate the addition of a program or the strengthening thereof Encourage students to participate in internships Keep solid ties with your alumni Petition your department's chair, and Volunteer to help your department's academic internship coordinator. To Garner Faculty Involvement... Post internship success stories on a faculty information board or through emails. Offer an internship presentation at faculty meetings that includes success stories and well-researched

statistics about the benefits of internships. Locate studies that have been conducted on internship involvement in other universities that offer

programs similar to yours. Find the stance of professional organizations within your department's discipline(s) on internships and

inform faculty thereof. Develop a department internship website with specific information on how internships benefit faculty

members and how your office is encouraging participation among students. Issue department e-mails each semester (or as often as appropriate) encouraging internship

involvement. Offer class presentations on internships as a service to faculty. Act as an ambassador for internships within your department. Recruit faculty as academic or internship advisors. Develop a top-down strategy with your chair and faculty group leaders then work with faculty to

implement the chair's and group leaders' decisions. Maintain a list of department-specific internship opportunities. Position yourself as a resource to your faculty. Adapted from Brigham Young University’s Encourage Internship Involvement.

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Obtaining administrative support varies on the general consensus about internships within your department. Use caution if you have vehemently opposed faculty or leaders or if internships seem to be a hotspot in your department. To Obtain Administrative Support... Compile semester number reports to show the University growth of internship participation and your

department's part in that growth. Locate studies that have been conducted on internship involvement in other universities that offer

similar programs as yours. Determine the stance of professional organizations within your department's discipline(s) on internships. Develop a department internship website with specific information on how internships benefit faculty

members and how your office is encouraging participation among students. Obtain student testimonials with specifics about how the internship and classes worked together to

enhance learning. Issue pre- and post-tests gauging how prepared a student feels about transitioning into the professional

field, how applicable he or she feels the internship was to his or her academic study, or how the internship helped him or her to see the connection between learning and life. Consider issuing the same test to students who haven't interned and compare the results to those that have. Make sure both groups are at the same level of study (E.g. seniors about to complete the program).

Position yourself as a potential resource and be willing to head up the efforts. Adapted from Brigham Young University’s Encourage Internship Involvement.

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Developing and maintaining solid relationships with current experience providers is a key component to a successful internship program. Many of the ideas listed here are general, blanket concepts. If you would like help brainstorming industry-specific tactics, please contact Career Services. Recruiting Experience Providers Most experience providers want high-quality, hard-working interns at low-cost and usually want the best students to help their company succeed. Our goal is to keep experience providers happy through quality students and solid communications. Host a major-specific or department specific internship fair and invite current, past and potential

experience providers to attend as well as all the students in the department. Target potential providers you'd like to work with and distribute a "Potential Experience Provider"

packet tailored to demonstrate your department's individual strengths and uniqueness. Carry "Potential Experience Provider" packets with you on business trips, professional meetings, and

other networking functions, which you may distribute along with your business card. Encourage students to seek out providers that may not have previously worked with SFA or considered

an internship program. Maintaining Experience Providers Prepare students by addressing their role as a University representative. Stress the importance of

performing well as their actions can encourage or deter an experience provider's future participation in SFA's internship program. The student could eliminate the possibility of future student opportunities with the employer.

Establish a good rapport with the provider by meeting him or her in person or, at the very least, on the phone. Contact the employer on occasion during the semester to see how the intern is performing and see if there is anything you can personally do.

Do everything possible to help the employer find a suitable intern for his or her organization. Adapted from Brigham Young University’s Encourage Internship Involvement.

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Supervisor Evaluation of Intern (sample)…………………………………………………… A Intern Self Evaluation (sample)……………………………………………………………….. B Intern Evaluation of Internship (sample)……………………………………………………. C Jobs4Jacks Faculty Guide…………………………………………………………………….. D

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Intern Name: _________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________ Organization: ________________________________________________ Semester/Year: ________________________ Site Supervisor Name: _________________________________________ Location: ______________________________ Please rate the following aspects of your internship experience on the basis of this scale:

1: Unsatisfactory Never demonstrates this ability/does not meet expectations 2: Uncomplimentary Seldom demonstrates this ability/rarely meets expectations 3: Fair Sometimes demonstrates this ability/meets expectations 4: Commendable Usually demonstrates this ability/sometimes exceeds expectations 5: Exceptional Always demonstrates this ability/consistently exceeds expectations

If any criteria are not applicable to this internship experience, please leave response blank. Ability to Learn Asks pertinent and purposeful questions 1 2 3 4 5 Seeks out and utilizes appropriate resources 1 2 3 4 5 Accepts responsibility for mistakes and learns from experiences 1 2 3 4 5 Reading/Writing/Computations Skills Reads/comprehends/follows written materials 1 2 3 4 5 Communicates ideas and concepts clearly in writing 1 2 3 4 5 Works with mathematical procedures appropriate to the job 1 2 3 4 5 Listening and Oral Communication Skills Listens to others in an active and attentive manner 1 2 3 4 5 Effectively participates in meetings or group settings 1 2 3 4 5 Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills 1 2 3 4 5 Creative Thinking and Problem Solving Skills Breaks down complex tasks/problems into manageable pieces 1 2 3 4 5 Brainstorms/develops options and ideas 1 2 3 4 5 Demonstrates an analytical capacity 1 2 3 4 5 Professional and Career Development Skills Exhibits self-motivated approach to work 1 2 3 4 5 Demonstrates ability to set appropriate priorities/goals 1 2 3 4 5 Exhibits professional behavior and attitude 1 2 3 4 5 Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills Manages and resolves conflict in an effective manner 1 2 3 4 5 Supports and contributes to a team atmosphere 1 2 3 4 5 Demonstrates assertive but appropriate behavior 1 2 3 4 5

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Organizational Effectiveness Skills Seeks to understand and support the organization’s mission/goals 1 2 3 4 5 Fits in with the norms and expectations of the organization 1 2 3 4 5 Works within appropriate authority and decision-making channels 1 2 3 4 5 Basic Work Habits Reports to work as scheduled and on-time 1 2 3 4 5 Exhibits a positive and constructive attitude 1 2 3 4 5 Dress and appearance appropriate for the organization 1 2 3 4 5 Character Attributes Brings a sense of value and integrity to the job 1 2 3 4 5 Behaves in an ethical manner 1 2 3 4 5 Respects the diversity of co-workers 1 2 3 4 5 Open Category: Industry-Specific Skills Are there any skills or competencies that you feel are important to the profession or career-field (represented by your organization) that have not been previously listed in this evaluation? If so, please list these skills below and assess the intern accordingly. 1. 1 2 3 4 5 2. 1 2 3 4 5 3. 1 2 3 4 5 Overall Performance Unsatisfactory Poor Average Good Outstanding Comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Intern Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date: __________________________ Site Supervisor Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: __________________________

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Your Name: _________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________ Organization: _______________________________________________ Semester/Year: ________________________ Supervisor: __________________________________________________ Location: ______________________________ Please rate the following aspects regarding your performance during the internship experience on the basis of this scale: 1: Poor 2: Fair 3: Good 4: Excellent Competence in the Job Decision-making skills 1 2 3 4 Organizational skills 1 2 3 4 Problem-solving skills 1 2 3 4 Productivity 1 2 3 4 Initiative 1 2 3 4 Interpersonal Relations Staff relations 1 2 3 4 Client/Customer relations 1 2 3 4 Empathy 1 2 3 4 Cooperation 1 2 3 4 Friendliness 1 2 3 4 Verbal communication 1 2 3 4 Written communication 1 2 3 4

Professionalism Personal appearance 1 2 3 4 Attitude 1 2 3 4 Punctuality 1 2 3 4 Dependability 1 2 3 4 Confidentiality 1 2 3 4 Adaptability 1 2 3 4 Personal Attributes Creativity 1 2 3 4 Enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 Persistence 1 2 3 4 Assertiveness 1 2 3 4 Stability 1 2 3 4 Self-motivation 1 2 3 4 Desire to learn 1 2 3 4

Your Strengths: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Suggestions for Improvement: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Noteworthy Observations / Specific Assignments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

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Please respond to the following questions regarding your internship experience and site. The purpose of this form is to provide opportunity for frank appraisal of the internship location. Your Name: _________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________ Organization: _______________________________________________ Semester/Year: ________________________ Supervisor: __________________________________________________ Location: ______________________________ Please rate the following aspects of your internship experience on the basis of this scale: 1: Poor 2: Fair 3: Good 4: Excellent Site Physical environment was safe 1 2 3 4 An orientation was provided to the organization 1 2 3 4 Adequate resources were available to accomplish projects 1 2 3 4 Co-workers were accepting and helpful 1 2 3 4 Supervisor Supervisor provided a clear job description 1 2 3 4 Regular feedback was provided on my progress and abilities 1 2 3 4 An effort was made to make it a learning experience for me 1 2 3 4 Supervisor provided levels of responsibility consistent with my abilities 1 2 3 4 Supervisor was supportive of the agreed-upon work days and hours 1 2 3 4 Learning Experience Work experience related to my academic discipline and/or career goal 1 2 3 4 Opportunities were provided to develop my communication skills 1 2 3 4 Opportunities were provided to develop my interpersonal skills 1 2 3 4 Opportunities were provided to develop my creativity 1 2 3 4 Opportunities were provided to develop my problem-solving abilities 1 2 3 4 This experience has helped prepare me for the workplace 1 2 3 4 Overall Value Rating for the Internship 1 2 3 4 Would you work for this supervisor again? Yes No Uncertain Would you work for this organization again? Yes No Uncertain Would you recommend this organization to other students? Yes No Uncertain Feel free to explain any of your responses to the above criteria here (use reverse side if necessary):

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FACULTY GUIDE Access www.jobs4jacks.sfasu.edu and click on Faculty Login.

New Users Registration To set up your account, you must contact Haley Hoskins at (936) 468-2139 to receive your username and

password

Update Your Profile Click on My Profile Click on Edit to edit fields within the “Personal Information” section Edit desirable fields, making sure to click on Save

Search for Students Place your cursor over Student Search and select Student Search Enter specific criteria or click Search to view all students Click on the Last Name of an individual student to view their profile and resume Create a resume packet of several students by placing a next to the First Name of each student. Resume

packets may be printed or emailed.

Search for Employers Place your cursor over Employer Search and select Employer Search Enter specific criteria or click Search to view all employers Click on the Organization Name to view individual employers

Search for Full-time and Part-time Jobs and Internships Place your cursor over Job Search and select Job Search Enter specific criteria or click Search to view all full-time and part-time jobs and internships Click on the Job ID to view position specifics and how applicants are to apply

Search for Career Events Click on Career Events Enter specific criteria or click Search to view all career events Click on the Career Event Name to view event specifics

Questions about Jobs4Jacks? Contact Career Services at (936) 468‐3305, email [email protected] or stop by and visit us

on the 3rd floor of the Rusk Building! D

mailto:[email protected]

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