Remote Internships: They're here, they're real, they work.

Although distributed companies are becoming increasingly popular, internships are still a wonderful opportunity for agencies to assess talent and for young job seekers to get real working experience. But how exactly can you mentor someone or be mentored without constant face time?

In this talk, thanks to my unique position as a former remote intern and current remote mentor, I will present some insights on how to get the most out of a remote internship: setting it up, hiring, being hired and making sure that the internship becomes a valuable and productive experience for both sides.

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1. REMOTE INTERNSHIPs
   they're here, they're real, they work.
   @franzvitulli
   franzvitulli.com
   

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2. FRANZ VITULLI
   Product Marketing Specialist
   

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3. SOCIAL MEDIA ENTHUSIAST
   

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4. SERIAL WORDCAMP ATTENDEE
   (and occasional speaker)
   

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5. REMOTE WORKING
   what’s up with all this noise?
   

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7. WE’RE FAILING.
   

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9. the future of work
   
   
   

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10. challenges
    

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11. HIRING
    

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12. INTERNSHIPS
    

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13. ARE YOU THE RIGHT
    PERSON / COMPANY?
    

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14. TEST-DRIVE
    REMOTE WORKING
    

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15. FREELANCE
    

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16. SELF-ASSESS
    YOURSELF
    

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17. doers
    DREAMERS
    vs
    

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18. We — our job
    …and if it hadn't been a remote job
    we probably would have loved it anyway.
    

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19. WHERE DO I START?
    

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21. (iwantmycareer.com)
    

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23. COMMUNITIES
    

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25. DIGITAL NOMADS
    

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27. COMPANY WEBSITES
    

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28. LET’S APPLY!
    

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29. …NOW WHAT?
    the internship starts tomorrow.
    

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30. TRIAL PROJECT
    

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31. (E)MEET EVERYONE
    you’re a skype call away from
    everyone in the company.
    

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32. FIND THE RIGHT PLACE
    coffee shop, co-working space, home, library… your call.
    

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33. Build a routine
    in-the-zone vs downtime… be in control.
    

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34. integration
    balance
    vs
    work-life
    

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35. Make things happen
    …without constant supervision
    

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36. DON’T MISS DEADLINES
    you’ll only get judged on results.
    

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37. do one thing at a time
    multitasking is for cv’s.
    

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38. work on several projects
    and find out where the talent is
    

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39. reduce useless processes
    reports, essays, meetings, calls.
    optimise for happiness and productivity.
    

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40. COMMUNICATION
    how do we stay on top of things?
    

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41. TIMEZONES
    they’re a pain, sometimes.
    

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42. PERSONAL CHECK-INS
    feedback, baby.
    

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43. Support
    

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44. Clones
    

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45. DIVERSITY
    don’t be afraid.
    

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46. COMPANY CULTURE
    find the right fit.
    

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47. FINAL DECISIONs
    

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49. end it gracefully
    

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50. Be wise on social media
    

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51. stay in touch
    (at least with people you liked!)
    

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53. investing in humans
    is how you build the best company.
    

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54. job offer
    should you accept
    it on the spot?
    

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55. keep working smart
    more responsibilities, hats worn, money,
    skills, steps towards real happiness
    

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56. restart the cycle
    

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57. a better tomorrow
    people, companies, internet, society
    

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58. благодаря!
    @franzvitulli
    

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59. Questions?
    

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