At Come Recommended, we have a great set of virtual interns. We work with students from around the country and have seen excellent results. If you haven’t considered virtual interns, here are a few benefits:
- Multiple inputs: Getting various perspectives about upcoming or ongoing projects from students located in different places can really take your work to the next level.
- Flexibility in time: Virtual interns work at various times throughout the day. They certainly are not limited to a “9-to-5″ role-and they are thrilled with this arrangement!
- Mobility without having to move: Need someone “on the ground” in a certain city? Virtual interns can tap into their universities and local communities to give you a presence you didn’t previously have.
Having a virtual internship program seems like a daunting task, but it only takes a few tools and some organization to get started. Start with a few steps - get a project management tool, invest in remote desktop software, download Skype.
Just remember that virtual internships take the right candidate and the right manager. They should not serve as the first internship for any student. If done correctly, virtual internships can connect you to great candidates no matter where you are headquartered.
To learn more about developing a virtual internship program see our presentation, featured today on SlideShare’s homepage.