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INTERNSHIP SUPERVISORS EVALUATION

Niki Larson Student_________________________________ April 2013 - Current (For fall 2013 semester) Work Period______________________________

West Acres Development (West Acres Shopping Center) Company____________________________________________________________________________ Alissa Adams Supervisor_____________________________________ Avg. 20 hours/week - Approx. 300 hours Approx. no. of hours_______________

To the supervisor: The NDSU Department of Communication appreciates your vital role in the success of its internship program. Please adhere to the date the student has given you for returning this form. The student cannot receive a grade or credit until this form is returned . Check the appropriate rating RELATIONS WITH OTHERS: X __Exceptionally well accepted __Works well with others __Gets along satisfactorily __Difficulty working with others __Works very poorly with others JUDGMENT: X __Exceptionally mature __Above average in making decisions __Usually makes the right decision __Often displays poor judgment __Consistently uses bad judgment ABILITY TO LEARN: X __Learns independently x __Learns rapidly: rarely need to explain twice __Learns at the expected pace __Rather slow to learn __Repeatedly unable or unwilling to learn ATTITUDE APPLICATION TO WORK: X __Outstanding in enthusiasm __Very interested and industrious __Average in diligence and interest __Somewhat indifferent __Definitely not interested DEPENDABILITY: X __Completely dependable __Above average in dependability __Usually dependable __Sometimes neglectful or careless __Unreliable
I marked two options here as Niki is both very good at learning independently, yet she is also very good at following instruction and taking direction. It is a great combination of skills.

Additional Comments

Supervisor Evaluation Page 2 of 4 INITIATIVE: X true self-starter; undertakes projects without being asked __A X __Goes above and beyond with assigned tasks I also marked two options here as Niki is both a self-starter __Does everything a supervisor asks and an overachiever when it comes to assigned tasks. __Needs a great deal of supervision __Cant or wont work without supervision QUALITY OF WORK: X __Superb: beyond highest expectations __Impressive: above expectations __Competent, sometimes impressive __Below expectations __Poor: results unusable, work needs redoing ATTENDANCE X __Regular __Irregular PUNCTUALITY X __Regular __Irregular OVERALL RATING X __Exceptional : among the best Ive worked with __Excellent: compliments on a job well done __Typical: acceptable work; knows where improvement is needed __Marginal: trying out for the team; might not get to join __Poor: significant improvement needed 1. Was the student prepared for the position with sufficiently developed oral/written skills?
Yes, Niki was very prepared for the position. Her oral skills are impressive, and her written skills are strong. From writing social media posts and memos to communicating with store managers and mall personnel, Niki came into the position with skills that enabled her to perform these tasks adequately. I have also seen her skills continue to grow and expand throughout her employment at West Acres. Niki is very good at adapting her oral and written skills appropriately to different situations. Niki has mastered the voice and brand of West Acres, which is not an easy task.

2. What are the students most notable strengths?

Niki is very hard working, dedicated, easy to work, and her output is impressive. She is a self-starter, coming up with new ideas and concepts. She also takes tasks that she is given and brings them to a whole new level. Her work is always satisfactory, and she is extremely dependable. Niki is wildly creative, and her professionalism is beyond her years. I've seen Niki do everything from create an amazing social media concept and speak in front of a group of mall partners at an annual meeting to defusing difficult situations with store personnel and organize merchandise for a photo shoot. She takes tasks on without question. Other than work related items, one of the things I enjoy most about Niki is her bright and kind personality. She has great energy, and it is a joy to work with her.

3. In what academic or personal areas does the student need improvement?

Niki is in a great spot for her age and level of education. Her work output and dependability are beyond her years. Although she has items to learn in general about business, I trust that she'll learn these with time and experience as all students do as they move into professional careers. There are no specific weaknesses.

Supervisor Evaluation Page 3 of 4 4. How much did the student learn from on-the-job tasks?
Niki has grown professionally and personally throughout her time at West Acres. Her productivity has increased, and her industry knowledge continues to expand. She seems to become more comfortable and confident in her work each day. (Although it should be noted that she did start very confident.) Niki is eager to learn, and she has been a sponge for on the job information. She has also been being able to take items from work and relate them to class and vice versa.

5. How did the student apply knowledge and skills unique to a communication background or connect job tasks to his or her classroom education?
As part of her job, Niki is in charge of putting together social media posts for West Acres. She communicates with our fan baseon on fan base a daily basis. In addition, much of her job has to do with communicating to stores about marketing opportunities including photo shoots, social media posts and events. Niki communicates with the stores through all outlets: phone, email, in person, and written memos. Niki also creates in-mall signage, which is an important way of communicating with our customers.

6. In what ways is this student ready or unready to function as an independent professional in your field?
Niki is very prepared to function professionally in marketing, communications and retail (in the shopping center development/management industry). She could jump in full time at this point with no issues. I believe she will continue to grow and succeed allowing her to move up the professional ladder.

7. What overall comments would you make to the students faculty?

Niki is an outstanding person, professional and student. She is very good at managing her time between work, school and other outside responsibilities. Her eagerness to learn and her pride in her work coupled with her creativity, communication skills and positive attitude make her an excellent employee. Niki has a very bright future ahead of her!

Would you be interested in having another NDSU intern work with you in the future? X __Yes __No Please review your evaluation with the student before he or she leaves the internship. Supervisor signature and date _________________________________ Has this report been discussed with the student? Students signature_____________________________ Please return to: Andrew Pritchard, Internship Coordinator North Dakota State University Department of Communication Minard Hall 338B-1 Fargo, ND 58108-6050
X __Yes __No

Email: andrew.pritchard@my.ndsu.edu Fax: 701-231-7784

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GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION

Relations with others Judgment Ability to learn Interacted with others effectively and professionally. Perceived and distinguished situations, relationships, or alternatives. Made sound decisions. Demonstrated willingness and capacity to learn new skills and processes. Accepted suggestions and guidance in a positive, enthusiastic manner. Exuded a generally positive, friendly demeanor. Approached assigned tasks with enthusiasm. Was reliable and followed through in an appropriate and professional manner. Completed tasks accurately and thoroughly. Work reflected neatness, attention to detail, and conformance to organizations standards. Regularly attended work, meetings, and appointments at which he or she was required or expected. Was on time. Met deadlines. Demonstrated knowledge and applied skills, or learned them, to satisfactorily complete assigned tasks.

Attitude toward work Dependability Quality of work

Attendance Punctuality Overall rating

The rankings in each category range from outstanding to unacceptable as follows: Outstanding Equivalent to an A letter grade, performance in this area was without question superior, and all standards and objectives were clearly exceeded. This intern served as an example to peers and clearly exhibited initiative and leadership. Equivalent to a B letter grade, performance was clearly and indisputably above average, with all standards and objectives met and a substantial number of objectives exceeded. Equivalent to a C letter grade, performance was totally acceptable, with standards and objectives for the internship met. The intern performed at the level expected. Equivalent to a D letter grade, performance was below expected standards. The intern lacked appropriate professional and personal attitudes or technical skills. The intern exhibited deficiencies that could prevent advancement until corrected. Equivalent to an F letter grade, performance failed to meet even minimum standards.

Very good

Average

Marginal

Poor/unacceptable