Internship Agency

Students are expected to draw up a 1-1.5 page letter of agreement with their internship “organization”.This should be done after consultation with the person in the “organization” who will be their direct supervisor.This letter of agreement should discuss the educational objectives of the student and the major activities he/she will be expected to perform.Under the educational objectives we want the student to describe how the internship relates to his/her career goals and how it will enhance their understanding of the behavior of this type of organization (agency, candidate, interest group, etc.).The major activities will describe the type of work, number of hours per week, and the duties agreed on by the intern and his/her field supervisor and if appropriate, the times and days that the intern will be in the office.See your internship manual for information on the letter of agreement.

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The three-month internship program is designed for third-year students to act as an opportunity to gain the work experience that is required for meeting the needs of employers upon graduation. The period of the internship should make it possible for the student to apply some of the theories and concepts on organizational behavior that were taught in the classroom. In this regard, we consider participation in meetings, work activities, and projects are some of the approaches that would be useful for the student to apply the knowledge on people management, business communication, and group interactions among others. I believe that this internship program would allow me to gain the necessary foundational knowledge for a career in business management with the focus on strategic management and international operations. My hope is to acquire project planning, leadership, and conflict management skills and competencies upon completion of the internship program. This professional development plan of this internship program is designed to help me achieve the project planning skill at the end of the first month, leadership by the second, and conflict management in the final of the program……………

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