What should a student say to potential Field Supervisors?
We recommend that students read the following 2 items and then review them with potential Field Supervisors at your first meeting: • Helpful Tips for Field Supervisors (93KB pdf)- This handout for supervisors helps to explain what Harvard expects practitioners in the field to provide in return for your services. • A copy of the Internship Contract from Hired – You may be able to review all of the details at this meeting, or it may be desirable for you to return to the site. Your field experience should provide you with a valuable learning experience. Before committing to a site, ask as many questions as you have about a proposed internship — in a sense you are interviewing a potential Field Supervisor as much as he or she is interviewing you. When you speak with a potential Field Supervisor, be clear about the type of work you wish to undertake, how much time you will spend on site, and your specific proposed work schedule.
