How to cultivate a successful internship program: Maximizing the benefits and minimizing the costs

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Internships are a popular way for people, generally young adults, to gain either paid or un-paid on-the-job training for white-collar and professional careers across different industries and job types, such as human resources, manufacturing, accounting, marketing, banking, hospitality and public relations.

Practical implications

Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Social implications

Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that can have a broader social impact.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2014), "How to cultivate a successful internship program: Maximizing the benefits and minimizing the costs", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 28 No. 3, pp. 31-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-03-2014-0016