Please take the time to evaluate the student objectively. Serious, careful assessment of the intern will enable all parties - your organization, the student-intern, and Penn State - to gain the most from the experience.
Please respond to the following statements ...
The student-intern reports to work as scheduled and on-time.
- Yes
- No
Dress and appearance of the student-intern are appropriate.
- Yes
- No
Please rate the student's performance honestly and objectively in the following areas using the numerical scale below. Note that the designations exceptional (5) and unsatisfactory (1) should be marked only for truly outstanding or unacceptable performance. Please elaborate on the bottom section of this form.
| Number | Meaning | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Exceptional | Consistently exceeded expectations |
| 4 | Commendable | Sometimes exceeded expectations |
| 3 | Good | Met expectations |
| 2 | Uncomplimentary | Rarely met expectations |
| 1 | Unsatisfactory | Did not meet expectations |
| GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communicates effectively in writing. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Demonstrates effective oral communication skills. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Demonstrates effective visual communication skills. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Asks pertinent and purposeful questions. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Handles multiple priorities efficiently and effectively. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Maintains reponsibility for a task/project until completion. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Is an effective "team player." | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Relates well with clients/customers. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Adapts well to the culture/environment of our workplace. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Exhibits a positive and professional attitude. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Shows initiative; is self-directed when appropriate. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC SKILLS (please identify below) | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Industry Specific Skill | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Industry Specific Skill | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Industry Specific Skill | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Quality of output/product | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Overall performance | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
What improvements could be made by the intern to enhance his/her performance or future employment opportunities? Please refer to the skills and competencies marked above where appropriate.
Please provide additional comments or elaborate on any items from the previous sections.
Highlighting specific strengths or potential strengths of the intern as well as notable professional shortcomings will be especially helpful.
