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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Many organizations rely on internship programs to accomplish short-term projects and broaden their hiring pipeline.
To maximize the benefits of internships, you should use a rigorous hiring process, provide rapid onboarding,
encourage intern proactivity, support both a learning and performance mindset and provide a realistic preview of
insider work life to raise your chances of closing the deal on potential full-time job offers.