{"id":15295,"date":"2022-12-01T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/?p=15295"},"modified":"2022-11-30T02:11:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T00:11:06","slug":"3-reasons-why-powtoons-approach-to-internships-should-be-adopted-by-more-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/3-reasons-why-powtoons-approach-to-internships-should-be-adopted-by-more-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why Powtoon\u2019s Approach to Internships Should be Adopted By More Companies"},"content":{"rendered":"Read Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes <\/span><\/span>\n

Taking the first steps in any industry is challenging, but finding a job in the competitive tech world, in particular, is no easy feat. For weeks I scoured the web trying to find an entry-level position that would accept an eager-to-learn student who is looking to contribute and gain expertise. Ultimately, in a serendipitous stroke of luck, I reached Powtoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powtoon is a video creation software company whose objective is to promote a people-centered and \u201chuman-first\u201d ethos when it comes to how they treat their employees \u2013 no matter their seniority. Here are 3 reasons why every company should emulate Powtoon’s approach to internships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. An \u201copen-arms\u201d approach to interns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I was relieved to finally arrive at a company whose philosophy in regard to internships is unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here comes a company that not only welcomes interns but also believes in the value they bring to the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here comes a company willing to invest valuable time and resources into training and teaching individuals like myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here comes a company that actually gears interns toward future growth and development within the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAfter this period as an intern myself, I see how useful they can be for the market in general. It\u2019s a good way to filter our talent.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nJonathan Orlianski<\/strong>, Executive Office Intern<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I discovered Powtoon through my sister, who had already completed a productive internship at the company during her studies at university. After getting in touch with the COO and HR manager and expressing my interest in the world of talent acquisition, I was fortunate enough to have the team open a recruiter intern position specially for me. Moreover, the talent acquisition specialist dedicated four weekly hours to provide me with one-on-one training for the role.

More importantly, what really singles out Powtoon from other companies is the very \u201chands-on\u201d nature of internships, enabling interns to gain practical skills and expertise in their desired domains. Powtoon interns voice their passions to managers who then support and guide them in learning and exploring areas of interest. With Powtoon\u2019s \u201cno dumb questions\u201d policy, interns truly feel comfortable inquiring about uncertainties and are provided with a genuinely learning-oriented environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Interns are viewed as valued team members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Interns at Powtoon aren\u2019t viewed as a temporary \u201cextra set of hands\u201d or \u201cadditional labor\u201d to knock some tasks off of the to-do list. Rather, they are viewed as potential full-time employees and valuable contributors, even when they are just at the start of their professional journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cInterns are a part of everything – weekly syncs, important meetings, etc. They are full-on members of the team. I feel like an equal.<\/em>“<\/p>\nMichal Sanders<\/strong>, Content Marketing Intern<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhat\u2019s special about interns at Powtoon is that they are given responsibility for an entire project, end to end, from start to finish. This lets them learn a lot more than if they were just assigned to one aspect of a project<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\nArtium Konchikov,<\/strong> Marketing Operations Specialist, previously a Marketing Operations Intern<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Powtoon values and draws on the theory of \u201ctabula rasa\u201d, or blank slate employees, who can provide a fresh perspective and an innovative frame of mind in countless areas of the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI never expected to have so much responsibility, which is a good thing! It really shows Powtoon\u2019s level of trust in interns.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nJonathan Orlianski<\/strong>, Executive Office Intern.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

3. Opportunities for growth and advancement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only does Powtoon promote and create internship positions for students, but the company also encourages advancement opportunities within the organization for those same interns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOpportunities for advancement feel feasible as well as supported and encouraged by the company.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nMichal Sanders<\/strong>, Content Marketing Intern<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the obvious benefit of this welcoming approach to internships, the organization also stands to gain from this greatly. Providing interns (and soon-to-be employees) with the sense that they are valued and appreciated boosts their motivation and dedication to the company, heightens retention rates, and improves employer branding. At the end of the day, individuals who enter an organization feeling valued and cared for generally want nothing more than to give back and reciprocate the efforts that were devoted to them. In short, you\u2019ll get a huge return on your investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe best thing for me about interning at Powtoon was that I got to experience a lot in a short amount of time. There\u2019s no management barrier – if you put the work and the effort in, you can really develop within the company to where you want. The limit is up to you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nDaniel Gilenson, <\/strong>previously a Business Development Intern, promoted to Growth Operations Manager and then to Sales Operations Manager<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBecause you\u2019re treated like a valued member of the team, you want to stay in this company that utilizes your expertise and continue on this trajectory.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nMichal Sanders<\/strong>, Content Marketing Intern<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cNot only was I welcomed with open arms as an intern, but I was provided with thorough training and was taught skills I wouldn\u2019t have been able to gain anywhere else. My gratitude for this made me committed to contributing as much as I could to the company<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\nMaya Kerem<\/strong>, previously a Project Management intern promoted to Product Manager\u00a0<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to rethink your internship opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, to all you managers and executives out there, step out of your comfort zone. Take a chance on that star candidate who checks off all the boxes aside from full-time experience. You\u2019ll find yourself pleasantly surprised at the results when you open up more internship opportunities. And what better way to promote your open positions and attract top talent than with a video?! Sign up for Powtoon to get started today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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