Before you recruit a RMU intern, make sure you have:
- An approved account in Handshake
- A job description that clearly states your company’s background, description of the job duties and required skills
- Hours and salary
We strongly encourage employers to compensate interns. Interns add significant value to your organization and a paid internship may also create a more competitive applicant pool.

Stay Informed on Internship Best Practices
To ensure your internship program complies with current regulations and promotes fairness, we recommend reviewing these important resources:
- New Guidelines for Internships: The New Unpaid Intern Test
- Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Regulations
These articles offer valuable insights to help you build internships that are both compliant and equitable.
Designing an Internship?
If you’re looking to create or strengthen an internship experience, be sure to explore our employer resources:
These guides provide helpful strategies and best practices to support a meaningful and structured internship experience.