🎯 Creating Positions - Mentor Guide
Complete guide to creating attractive, well-defined internship positions that attract quality applicants
Getting Started with Position Creation
Creating effective internship positions is crucial for attracting the right students and ensuring successful internship programs. This guide covers everything from initial setup to ongoing management.
Prerequisites: Ensure your mentor profile is complete and your company is approved before creating positions.
Accessing Position Creation
📝 From Dashboard
- Click "Create New Position" quick action button
- Use the "+" icon in the positions summary section
- Access via the main dashboard statistics
📋 From Navigation
- Go to "My Positions" from the mentor menu
- Click "Create New Position" button
- Fill out the position creation form
Position Information Fields
Basic Information
Position Title *
Clear, specific job title that describes the role
✗ Avoid: "Intern" or "General Position"
Department *
Select from available departments in your organization
Position Type *
Choose the internship format
- Full-time: 40 hours/week, complete immersion
- Part-time: 20-30 hours/week, flexible schedule
- Project-based: Specific deliverable focus
- Remote: Work from home opportunity
- Hybrid: Mix of office and remote work
Position Details
Description *
Detailed position overview (500-1000 words recommended)
Key Responsibilities *
Specific tasks the intern will perform (bullet points work well)
Learning Outcomes
What skills/knowledge the intern will gain
Requirements &Qualifications
Required Skills *
Essential technical and soft skills
Preferred Skills
Nice-to-have skills that make candidates stand out
Education Requirements
Academic qualifications needed
- Year of Study: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Major/Field: Computer Science, Engineering, Business, etc.
- Minimum GPA: If required (e.g., 3.0 or above)
Internship Logistics
Duration *
Expected length of the internship
Start Date
When the internship will begin (can be flexible)
Location
Physical location or remote work setup
Compensation
Salary, stipend, or unpaid (if legally compliant)
Writing Effective Position Descriptions
✅ Best Practices
- Use clear, specific language
- Include real examples of tasks
- Mention learning opportunities
- Describe team and company culture
- Be honest about expectations
- Use bullet points for readability
- Include growth potential
❌ Avoid These Mistakes
- Vague job descriptions
- Unrealistic skill requirements
- Generic, template language
- Missing key logistics information
- Overly long requirement lists
- No mention of learning value
- Unclear compensation details
📝 Description Template Structure
1. Opening Hook: Brief, engaging introduction to the role
2. Company Context: What your organization does and its mission
3. Role Overview: High-level summary of the position
4. Daily Responsibilities: Specific tasks and projects
5. Learning Opportunities: Skills to be developed
6. Team Structure: Who they'll work with
7. Success Metrics: How performance will be measured
8. Growth Path: Potential for future opportunities
Setting Requirements Strategically
🎯 Requirement Categories
Must-Have
- Essential technical skills
- Minimum GPA (if required)
- Specific year of study
- Relevant academic major
Preferred
- Additional technical skills
- Previous experience
- Portfolio examples
- Leadership experience
Bonus
- Specialized knowledge
- Industry certifications
- Multilingual abilities
- Unique perspectives
⚖️ Balancing Requirements
Consider these factors when setting requirements:
- Internship Level: Entry-level should have minimal requirements
- Learning Focus: Emphasize willingness to learn over existing skills
- Market Reality: Don't require 5 years experience for an internship
- Diversity: Avoid requirements that inadvertently exclude qualified candidates
- Growth Mindset: Value potential and enthusiasm alongside skills
Position Settings &Management
⚙️ Application Settings
📊 Position Status
Promoting Your Positions
🎯 Internal Platform
- Optimize position title for search
- Use relevant skills keywords
- Include compelling position preview
- Maintain active status
- Respond to applications promptly
- Update position regularly
🌐 External Outreach
- Share with university career centers
- Post on company social media
- Reach out to relevant academic departments
- Attend career fairs
- Connect with student organizations
- Leverage employee networks
Position Management Best Practices
✨ Creating Quality Positions
- Write from the student's perspective
- Focus on learning and growth opportunities
- Be specific about daily tasks and projects
- Include information about mentorship and support
- Mention potential for full-time opportunities
🔄 Ongoing Management
- Review and update positions regularly
- Monitor application quality and volume
- Adjust requirements based on applicant pool
- Track successful placements for future improvement
- Gather feedback from previous interns
Common Position Creation Mistakes
Overly Complex Requirements
Requiring too many skills or years of experience for entry-level internships.
Vague Job Descriptions
Using generic language that doesn't explain what the intern will actually do.
Missing Learning Outcomes
Failing to explain what skills or knowledge the student will gain.
Unclear Logistics
Not providing clear information about duration, location, or start dates.
Poor Requirements Balance
Either too restrictive (limiting applicant pool) or too broad (attracting unqualified candidates).