Managing a student internship

A scarcity of experienced internal audit talent at the staff level has left many audit departments short-handed in recent years. Finding the right people can be especially difficult for small audit functions. Auditors looking to hire temporary help may want to consider their local college or univers...

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Published in:The Internal Auditor 2002-06, Vol.59 (3), p.36
Main Authors: White, Scott D, Fuller, Walter H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Audit departments
Candidates
Hiring
Internal auditors
Internships
Labor shortages
Recruitment
Students
Success
Temporary employment
Workloads
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Summary:A scarcity of experienced internal audit talent at the staff level has left many audit departments short-handed in recent years. Finding the right people can be especially difficult for small audit functions. Auditors looking to hire temporary help may want to consider their local college or university as a source of potential candidates. Several tips are discussed that can help ensure a successful internship that benefits both the student and the internal auditors, including: 1. defining ideal candidates, 2. seeking hiring assistance, and 3. selecting a point person.
ISSN:0020-5745