What do employers expect from interns?
Contrary to popular belief, many internships aren’t geared to specific majors and often don’t require experience. Employers usually seek students who are enthusiastic and have a genuine interest in learning about the employer’s field. Sometimes, employers ask that students have certain skills, for example, being familiar with common word processing software. Employers expect interns to act professionally at all times, which includes arriving to work as scheduled, on time. They also expect interns to ask questions and offer to take on new responsibilities as appropriate. Employers need feedback from interns, too, about whether the intern’s goals for the experience are being met.
