Employer Tips: Write an Internship Listing Students Actually Apply To

If you are hiring students in Calgary, your listing is competing for attention with hundreds of others. Small changes get you more — and better — applicants.

Lead with what they''ll learn

Students choose first jobs for skills and growth. Say what they''ll actually do and learn, not just what you need.

Be honest about pay and hours

"Competitive" tells them nothing. A wage range and a clear schedule build trust and cut wasted applications.

Name the audience

Say whether the role suits high schoolers, post-secondary students, or both. Clarity raises application quality.

Keep the ask short

A long list of "requirements" scares off great students who would learn fast. List 3 must-haves, mark the rest as nice-to-have.

Make applying easy

One clear apply link or email. Every extra step loses good candidates.

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