For an intern who wants to get hired after their internship at the host company, they may be concerned about how to discuss it with their manager, especially in the absence of any visibility. Indeed, this question of hiring becomes a major concern for a young person, especially as the end of their final internship approaches. They may wonder how to approach the subject with their direct manager, when the latter does not mention a recruitment possibility.
A legitimate request
First, the intern must be convinced that inquiring about the outcome of their end-of-study internship is entirely legitimate. Therefore, no one within the host company will be surprised by this initiative. Quite the contrary, asking such a question can send a clear signal of the young person's desire for commitment and their willingness to fully invest themselves in the long term with the organization. It is therefore sufficient to take the initiative to inquire in a simple manner by contacting their direct manager, either in a formal or informal setting.
It's important not to put too much pressure on either the manager or the host company's human resources. There's little need to press them for a definitive answer while they take their time making a final decision.
Delaying a decision doesn't mean they don't like the intern. It may be because they have to consider the department's budget and whether they can afford to hire during the year or if they should wait until the following year.
The decision may also be delayed if the company needs to assess its recruitment needs. This may be due to a decrease or increase in the structure's activity, the end or start of a project, among other factors that may influence the recruitment process.
It's important to remember that the company may be interested in the intern, but may take its time before announcing the final decision in order to properly assess them. When a company hires on a fixed-term or permanent contract, it's a commitment that must be carefully considered. Therefore, it's important to be patient, but don't forget to look for a job on the side while waiting for the final answer.
Multiply the options
An intern must prepare for all scenarios, including the case of the internship not being converted, and prepare an alternative option. Indeed, some organizations may plan to recruit interns. They take the time during the internship to first train but also to evaluate the young person. On the other hand, some companies adopt the rotation of interns in given positions. It is therefore essential to inquire about this subject in advance and anticipate hiring possibilities.
If the organization decides not to recruit, the intern should not take it personally and should not doubt their skills and abilities. Not all companies are always able to keep young people on internships. Sometimes recruitment is not scheduled for a certain period due to budgetary or other reasons.
You need to take a step back, and if the internship doesn't lead to a job, why not give yourself some time to rest before looking for a job and refining your career choices. That said, you shouldn't wait too long to look for a job. Some opportunities may arise from startups or fast-growing companies. It would therefore be wise to send out a few unsolicited applications or respond to job offers. The most important thing is to evaluate the sectors of activity that offer the most opportunities.
