Ep #302: The Real Value of an Intern: A Conversation with Pearl Michalson

Today we're excited to welcome Pearl Michalson, XYPN's Internship Coordinator, to the show. Pearl has built XYPN's internship program from the ground up and has a wealth of expertise when it comes to all things interns and internships. From identifying top talent to training managers on how to best utilize interns, a lot goes into making an internship a successful and rewarding experience for all. Pearl shares her unique theory around internship programs with us and the wide variety of work that interns can accomplish, which will be of interest to many of our listeners. Her experience in organizational leadership allows her to speak to the importance of communication within organizations and why new and diverse talent elevates a company. As opposed to thinking of interns as another person to manage, she invites our listeners to seek out what an intern can teach them, how they can improve the organization, and see the world through a different lens. Pearl has advice regarding what to look for in interns, how to train them, and how to consider what they can do within a company if given the opportunity.If you're interested in hiring an intern, then you're not going to want to miss this episode. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/302