Posts Tagged ‘hr’

Meet Our Latest Featured Urban Intern: Jerry Adams
Friday, October 19th, 2012

Are you looking for your next great hire? Login to Urban Interns and find them today! Urban Interns is filled with hundreds of hungry young professionals looking to get started in America’s workforce.

Want to learn more about these types of talented folks? Meet our latest featured Urban Intern, Jerry Adams!

We asked Jerry a few questions about his experiences with Urban Interns. Here’s what he has to say:

What type of internship are you looking for?

I am currently looking for an internship … read more

What Are Your Hiring Plans In 2012?
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Some good data just came out about small business. First, the indicators measuring ‘optimism’ rose from 90 percent to 92 percent. Hiring expectations also rose to seven percent up from three percent.

Could 2012 be a good year for small business? We certainly hope so, as do the tons candidates looking for jobs and internships with companies like yours.
 

For those of you planning on hiring interns next year, here are three tips to help make your hiring a success:

  1. Start Early: Whether you’re

    2. … read more

Is Your Summer Intern Great on the Job?
Saturday, June 18th, 2011

I recently read the book Great on the Job by Jodi Glickman. Glickman owns a consulting firm focused on the art and science behind expert workplace communication. She trains corporate employees and business school students to communicate effectively, strategically and persuasively. She shares some of her insights on this topic in her book, where she tackles tough issues like How to Manage Expectations, How to Ask for Help and How to Ask for Feedback

Great on the Job is largely geared towards professionals in their … read more

Want us to Write Your Job Post for You?
Monday, April 11th, 2011


We’ve talked again and again about the importance of writing a good job post when looking for part-time help and interns. Your job description is your chance to get candidates excited about your opportunity while communicating the needs at your company.

Need some help writing a stellar description? Fill in the blanks below and you’ll be on your way. Oh, and the information below is from one of our recent job posts – but feel free to borrow it!

Sell your company and the opportunity:… read more

Should You Ask a Summer Intern for a Trial Run?
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Finding the right intern for your small business shouldn't be difficult. With the variety of candidates on sites like Urban Interns, you're bound to find more than one potential person for the job. But how can you evaluate who is the best fit for the position? Does a resume or interview really reveal what's ultimately important?

There's a recent trend of taking on interns for a trial period before offering a full-time gig, but is a trial internship more trouble than it's worth? 

Here's a

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Get Ready Now for Your First Summer Intern
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
 
There may be snow on the ground, but take a look at your calendar and you’ll see that spring is right around the corner – which means that summer internship season is not far behind.
 
If you've never had a summer intern before, there’s no need to be intimidated. Summer internships aren't just for big companies with brown bag lunches and departmental rotations. We all know that growing companies provide hands on experience, valuable connections and an opportunity to build skills. Now, so do interns.  
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