How to Design a Structured Internship Requirement (IR)?

Step 1: Define Core Responsibilities

Outline the key tasks and projects the intern will support. Focus on work that contributes directly to team objectives.

Examples:

• Supporting research or data collection for active projects
• Assisting with content creation, design, or technical development
• Contributing to reports, presentations, or client deliverables

Be specific enough to provide direction while allowing flexibility as priorities change.

Step 2: Identify Role Requirements

Define the skills and attributes required for success to ensure alignment with project needs.

Include:

• Technical skills: e.g. Excel, coding, graphic design
• Soft skills: e.g. communication, teamwork, adaptability
• Background knowledge: e.g. industry or subject fundamentals
  
  

Step 3: Balance Technical and Operational Tasks

Structure the workload to support productivity and development.

• Technical tasks (60%)
  High-impact work aligned with career field and business priorities.
• Operational tasks (40%)
  Day-to-day support that provides context and reinforces reliability. These should complement technical work.
  
  

Step 4: Highlight Learning Opportunities

Clear learning outcomes increase engagement and performance.

Examples:

• Exposure to your industry and work culture
• Application of academic knowledge to real business challenges
• Development of transferable skills such as problem-solving and time management

Step 5: Create the Internship Requirement in the Platform

Use the guided form to define responsibilities, skills, and learning objectives, ensuring clarity from the start.

👉 See HERE for step-by-step guidance on completing your internship requirement.