Big impact Quote by Camille Fournier
““Even if your company doesn’t love him, you want him to love you, because he’ll go back and tell all his friends about the summer he had working for your company. That can have a big impact on your ability to hire full-time from the graduating class, and the fact that you pulled interns from that school probably indicates a serious interest in hiring new graduates full-time as well.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hiring Strategies, Camille Fournier, 2018
Even if a company isn’t adored by an intern, ensure they feel valued so they’ll spread positive word‑of‑mouth, boosting future recruitment.
In simple terms: Make interns feel appreciated to improve reputation.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate genuine care for interns.
Themes
recruitment
brand
internship
Mood
optimistic
strategic
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- intern onboarding
- career fairs
- ment programs
Key Concepts
employee advocacy
network effects
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do today to make an intern feel valued?
- How does positive experience influence future hiring?
A Different Perspective
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