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Internships Serve as a Longer Job Interview

Work based learning allows both the employee and employer to see if they are the right fit

11/13/2019

WFSU American Graduate

Internships Serve as a Longer Job Interview

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Work based learning allows both the employee and employer to see if they are the right fit

During our American Graduate What's Next program about Soft Skills, Executive VP of Tallahassee Community College, Madeline Pumariega explains how internships can allow the employer to teach the culture of their company and see how their intern responds. They can determine if this person is the right fit for their company for the long term. See more at www.gradstowork.wfsu.org.

11/13/2019

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