Services
At Globternwe offer a range of services designed to support students and graduates at every stage of their internship journey:
Internship Placement
We connect students with esteemed organizations across various industries, offering both online and offline internships tailored to their career aspirations.
Training Programs
Our training modules prepare students and recent gradautes for the professional world, covering essential skills such as resume building, interview techniques, and workplace etiquette, communication and cultural alignment.
Job Readiness Assessments
We conduct practical assessments to evaluate and enhance your job readiness, ensuring they have the competencies required by employers and needed to thrive in their chosen field.
PRE-INTERNSHIP COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS
Pre-internship assessments are a crucial part of the internship preparation process for students, as they help determine the level of knowledge, skills, and competencies that candidates possess before embarking on real-world professional experiences. These assessments serve multiple purposes: they guide both students and educators in identifying areas of strength and areas requiring further development, and they enable organizations offering internships to select students who are most likely to succeed in the role. Below is an overview of the key aspects of pre-internship assessments aimed at establishing students' competency.
1. Knowledge-Based Assessments
The foundation of any pre-internship assessment is ensuring that students possess the essential theoretical knowledge required for their field of study. Knowledge-based assessments focus on the core principles and theories related to the discipline. These could take the form of:
- Multiple-choice quizzes: To test fundamental concepts and definitions.
- Written exams: These are more in-depth assessments that can include essay-based questions, short-answer questions, or case study analyses that require critical thinking.
- Online modules: Interactive learning and assessment tools can be used to gauge understanding of important topics.
Knowledge-based assessments help establish whether the student has grasped the academic content necessary to apply concepts in a practical setting.
2. Skills and Technical Assessments
Beyond theoretical knowledge, pre-internship assessments also focus on evaluating the practical, technical, and problem-solving skills that students will need in a professional environment. These may include:
- Practical exercises: For instance, students might be asked to solve real-world problems using software tools, simulations, or case scenarios that replicate industry conditions.
- Portfolio reviews: For fields such as design, media, or engineering, students may be asked to submit portfolios showcasing previous work. This allows evaluators to assess both technical proficiency and creativity.
- Skill-based tests: In fields like programming, data analysis, or lab work, tests can be administered to evaluate technical skills such as coding, data interpretation, or equipment handling.
These assessments provide insight into a student's ability to apply their knowledge practically, and they help identify gaps in technical expertise.
3. Soft Skills Assessments
Soft skills, or interpersonal and communication skills, are equally essential to success in an internship setting. Our pre-internship assessments are designed to measure these skills:
- Behavioral interviews: These are typically structured interviews where students respond to situational or behavioral questions. Questions might involve past experiences, team collaboration, conflict resolution, or time management.
- Group discussions: In group settings, students may be asked to participate in discussions, which helps assess how well they collaborate, communicate, and contribute ideas in a team environment.
- Personality assessments: Tools such as personality tests (e.g., Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, DISC) help evaluate aspects of an individual’s working style, such as leadership tendencies, problem-solving approaches, and adaptability.
Soft skills assessments help gauge a student’s interpersonal effectiveness, adaptability, and communication skills, all of which are essential in an internship setting.
4. Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs)
Situational Judgment Tests are designed to assess how students handle common, real-world workplace scenarios. These tests present hypothetical situations relevant to the student’s field and ask how they would respond. For instance:
- Conflict resolution: A student might be asked how they would handle a disagreement between colleagues.
- Prioritization: They may be tasked with deciding which of several competing tasks should be tackled first.
- Ethical dilemmas: Students may need to address issues related to ethics, fairness, or company policies.
SJTs help evaluate how students approach problem-solving in complex, often ambiguous situations—an important indicator of readiness for internships.
5. Self-Assessment and Reflection
Some pre-internship assessments include a self-assessment component where students reflect on their own strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. This might involve:
- Self-reflection questionnaires: Students rate their own abilities in key competencies, such as leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Personal goal setting: Students are encouraged to set specific learning objectives for their internship, helping them identify areas for growth and improvement.
Self-assessments foster self-awareness and responsibility, enabling students to take charge of their learning and development.
6. Practical Experience or Pre-Internship Projects
In some cases, we may ask students to complete a mini-project or a simulation related to the internship role. This helps determine their readiness for real-world tasks. Examples include:
- Capstone projects: A final project that synthesizes students’ learning and demonstrates their ability to apply it in a complex scenario.
- Case study analysis: Students might be presented with a real-world case and asked to provide a solution, which tests their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
These types of assessments allow students to demonstrate their competency in performing tasks that they would face during the internship.
7. Feedback from Previous Academic and Professional Experiences
Globetern carries out pre-internship assessments to take into account feedback from faculty members, previous internships, volunteer work, or other relevant experiences. This could include:
- Letters of recommendation: Professors, mentors, or previous internship supervisors provide insights into the student’s performance, work ethic, and growth potential.
- Academic transcripts: Reviewing a student’s academic history can provide a deeper understanding of their overall performance and consistency.
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