Internship Supervisors
Questions and answers
Get to know your interns and communicate with them frequently. A combination of in-person and virtual meetings will help maintain open communication. Many interns are new to the workplace and may be anxious to receive feedback on their performance; timely and actionable feedback on assignments is best. Interns want to learn and develop new skills. Give them real responsibilities and challenge them with important or progressively complex assignments; you will help them to develop crucial skills and will in turn be rewarded with the creativity and innovation that interns bring to the workplace. As a supervisor, you can serve as a role model and make a difference in their career. The next generation of Federal employees is looking for more than just a “job.” They are drawn to public service and to the opportunity to develop and grow.