Guest Post By David Graham
Everyone knows what I am talking about. And I bet a lot of you had done it. You turn your summer job as a receptionist into a “front office supervisor.” That time you collected the money from everyone for a donut run? “Pooled and managed office finances.” You made copies for 8 hours a day? No way- you “maintained and updated company data.”
Why do we have to do this? Chances are, a good interviewer will get the truth out of you eventually anyway. You can put as much spin on it as you want, but if you are not candid and genuine, it will hurt you in the end. But I think part of the reason this happens is the fault of the companies.
When a company offers an internship, they need to put real thought into how they structure the program. Give your interns a chance to make a difference! If they don’t work out, at least you know you won’t hire them for a full-time job. And if they blow your mind, then you have found a diamond in the rough. The risk is low. The reward is high. And your interns will love you for it. Why? Because on their resume, they can be honest about it.
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