9 ) Evaluate . Hopefully you ' ve kept up with your interns ' goals and can do a final review of their experience . The end of the internship is also a great time to get feedback on your agency ' s culture . What did they love ? What can you do to make the next internship experience even better ? And hopefully , this is the time to make a job offer or outline a career path that brings the graduate back to your agency ! •
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provide feedback on projects you have them working on . Consistency is key to building a relationship
6 ) Consider on-demand education . Check out your state Big “ I " association or the Big “ I " Virtual University for on-demand courses interns can take to learn more about insurance . Also , look at the training offered by carrier partners or software providers that may broaden their insurance knowledge and confidence .
7 ) Let them create . Marketing is a must-have skill in any business . Have your interns research and create a marketing campaign . Give them goals , a target audience , brand guides and point them toward research . Share campaigns from the Trusted Choice ® website for inspiration .
Interns can present a pitch for feedback and walk away with valuable experience — and hopefully your agency gets a new marketing campaign , too !
8 ) Have fun . Find ways to have fun with your team this summer . Perhaps you host a volunteer event at a local charity or become a donation site . Maybe you do a team-building event at a nearby park or escape room . Show the value of building relationships in the workplace and showcase how insurance professionals are cornerstones in every hometown .
9 ) Evaluate . Hopefully you ' ve kept up with your interns ' goals and can do a final review of their experience . The end of the internship is also a great time to get feedback on your agency ' s culture . What did they love ? What can you do to make the next internship experience even better ? And hopefully , this is the time to make a job offer or outline a career path that brings the graduate back to your agency ! •
Susan Bonner is Big “ I " assistant vice president of marketing and communications .
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