{"id":3977,"date":"2008-08-26T16:45:29","date_gmt":"2008-08-26T21:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/2008\/08\/26\/online-business-intern-programs-should-you-join\/"},"modified":"2008-08-26T16:45:29","modified_gmt":"2008-08-26T21:45:29","slug":"online-business-intern-programs-should-you-join","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/?p=3977","title":{"rendered":"Online Business Intern Programs – Should You Join?"},"content":{"rendered":"
by Derrick Markotter<\/div>\n

Online business intern programs can be a good way to learn about internet marketing. Here is some information that may help you to decide whether an intern program would work for you.<\/p>\n

Most people find it easier to absorb new information when it is presented in a way that they prefer. Many people learn best by reading. Others prefer to watch or listen to video or audio training materials. However, there is no substitute for real, practical experience, where the learner actually performs the task.<\/p>\n

It’s not hard to understand the purpose of intern programs. They are a way to gain experience by performing practical, real-world tasks. If you’ve watched any of the ‘medical dramas’ on TV, you’ll have seen interns being expected to work long hours and perform menial tasks.<\/p>\n

Online business intern programs are similar, except not as demeaning! They create a situation where interns can gain practical experience. Usually, a daily task will be assigned to an intern. Tasks usually take one to two hours to perform. The intern will receive written instructions, and perhaps video training, explaining how to do the work. They are expected to report their results by email.<\/p>\n

Tasks are usually designed to promote or improve the Internet marketer’s business. The intern gets to learn how to do the tasks so that they can use them to build their own business.<\/p>\n

This can be a classic ‘win-win’ situation. The marketer benefits by having other people help to promote their business. The intern gains useful practical experience, as well as the discipline of a daily commitment.<\/p>\n

Intern programs do have some inherent risks for Internet marketers. Interns should not be given tasks to perform which may reflect negatively on the marketer. For example, a common intern task is posting comments on other people’s blogs<\/a>. This can be highly effective, provided that the intern understands how to contribute to the conversation. One marketer became known as a spammer when his interns started posting ‘junk’ comments on other people’s blogs.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, only between 1% and 5% of all interns will take action and actually complete any intern program.<\/p>\n

Interns should be given tasks which are carefully chosen to suit their abilities, especially at the beginning of the intern program. It is important that the tasks should not demand too much time and effort, as this may end up frustrating interns.<\/p>\n

It’s useful to design an intern program which will have long-term benefits for the interns. My intern program, for example, ensures that interns set up a network of blogs, Web 2.0 assets and backlinks which will help them to build their own business.<\/p>\n

Remember that online business intern program can only be of value to you if you take action and perform the tasks.<\/p>\n

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About the Author:<\/div>\n
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