How to Write an Internship Listing
Sell the job.
Don’t make the the job listing all about everything the candidate must be to meet your expectations. Instead, highlight fun company culture, exciting projects, and potential experience.
Be honest.
Don’t overhype the internship by suggesting that they’ll be given more important responsibilities than they actually will be. If the internship is unpaid, say so upfront. If “paid” means “modest stipend,” say so.
Don’t intimidate.
Many interns will not come in having the Adobe Illustrator experience you hope for. Not everyone will be avid users of all 11 social networking sites you’ll want them to work with. Students, especially those with little on their resumes, may hesitate to even apply to these internships because they think they’re not even close to being qualified.
Invite enthusiasm.
Suggest that while you’re looking for certain skills and knowledge, show that you’re willing to train the right candidate even if he/she isn’t necessarily the whole package.
