Posts Tagged ‘virtual internships’

Looking to Fill a Job or Looking for a Pipeline of Good People?
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

We recently spoke with a business owner who used our site to find interns and part-time help. His business truly embraces the virtual model. He has a handful of full-time employees plus teams (and teams and teams) of part-time/freelancers and interns, many of whom work remotely.

He’s particularly interested in using Urban Interns because it uniquely offers users a chance to browse a database of candidates in addition to posting a job. This business owner prefers to  ‘search’ as opposed to ‘post’ … read more

Tools You Should Use to be More Effective as a Virtual Intern
Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Working from home sounds like the ideal set-up – wear whatever you want and work from where it's most convenient (hello, Starbucks)! But working virtually can be a challenge. To be successful, you need to constantly manage your own productivity and communication. Here are some suggestions for staying on the top of your game – even without a boss looking over your shoulder.

Never Miss a Deadline – Set-up your to-do list online to keep track of all the nitty-gritty details. Our favorites include Remember the … read more
Virtual Intern Toolkit
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

You've decided that a virtual set-up can work for your Urban Intern. You know that people who work from home report increased productivity and moral and lower turnover rates, according to USA Today. But maybe you don't know how to make those statistics true for your virtual team. Here are the best tools to use when creating a virtual office:
 
Build Structure and Accountability – When you hire a virtual intern, it's critical that everyone on your team can easily manage projects and … read more
“The possibilities are endless”, says Fox 5 News in a segment about Urban Interns
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

In case you missed it last week, Fox 5 featured Urban Interns in a segment on virtual internships.

The story profiled _Rachel S_, a sophomore attending college in Missouri, who was hired as an intern by a NYC-based web magazine to assist on a variety of social media and online marketing projects. This was an amazing opportunity for her to tap into a cool startup company and get amazing experience, all from hundreds of miles away!
As we reported last week, close to one-third … read more

The Employer Report: Part Three in Our Series on Virtual Internships – Managing a Virtual Intern
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

In this issue of the Urban Interns Employer Report – a free resource to help you grow your business by leveraging part-time staff and interns – we will address the third and final topic in our series on virtual internships, “How to Effectively Manage a Virtual Intern.”


A Brief Recap on Virtual Internships

  • Hiring virtual interns is a growing trend, especially among small- to mid-size businesses.
  • The benefits of virtual interns include low overhead, flexible scheduling and extended talent pool.
  • When selecting a virtual intern,

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The Employer Report: CNN.com on Urban Interns & Part Two in Our Series on Virtual Internships
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Read about Urban Interns in 
 

Welcome to the Urban Interns Employer Report – a free resource to help you grow your business by creating and implementing win-win opportunities for part-time staff and interns.  Each week, we will answer questions, provide tips and inspire you to think creatively about using flexible resources such as part-time staff and interns to achieve your business goals.

Virtual Internships Part Two: Selecting a Virtual Intern

As reported by Urban Interns earlier this month,

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