It’s impossible to learn everything you want to know from a potential employee’s resume and an interview.
That’s why internship programs can be a valuable way for students and employers to get to know each other before making a big commitment. But just how effective are internships as a test run?
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, nearly two out of three respondents offered full-time jobs to their interns. More than 70% of those offers were accepted.
Source: NACE’s 2007 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, www.naceweb.org.