Online Business Intern Programs - A Waste of Time?

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.

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.

Intern programs are not difficult to understand. They are simply a way for learners to gain real-world experience - to 'learn by doing'. You've probably seen TV programs - usually medical dramas - where interns are expected to do the most menial work.

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.

The intern tasks generally have the purpose of promoting the Internet marketer's websites. As they complete the tasks, the interns gain an understanding of how they can use the same procedures to develop their own business.

Both the marketer and the intern gain from the relationship. The marketer has a group of interns working on promoting his business, usually at no cost. The intern learns by putting his knowledge into practice, and also has the benefit of structured daily tasks.

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. 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.

It's unfortunately true that very few interns - between 1% and 5% - will actually complete an intern program.

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.

It's important that interns receive some long-term benefit from their participation. Interns who complete my intern program, for instance, will have a network of Web 2.0 assets and a number of valuable backlinks which will prove invaluable to their own business.

Remember that online business intern program can only be of value to you if you take action and perform the tasks.

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