Research Plan 12: Intern Exit Interviews

Intern Exit Interviews

Research Date: June 28, 2022

Summary of Research

Question

What were the most/least helpful aspects of the internship, in terms of the acquisition of technical skills? What were the most/least helpful aspects of the internship, in terms of the acquisition of soft skills and career exploration? What could be improved about the internship program? Did interns’ confidence in learning/doing technical work increase over the course of the internship? Did interns’ confidence in pursuing a STEM major/career increase over the course of the internship? Did interns’ college or career plans change over the course of the internship?

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to understand:

• Interns’ experience working at HFLA.
• If intern confidence increased over the course of the internship
• If interns’ college or career plans changed over the course of the internship

Methods

We will conduct Zoom interviews with interns, which will consist of a combination of qualitative and quantitative responses, which will be video recorded and transcribed, as well as recorded in a Google Sheets questionnaire.

Current Status

In-Progress

All Issues

• Label: Feature: RP12

Outstanding task items

• Train Interviewers
• Conduct Interviews
• Analyze data
• Present results (slide deck)

Assets

Research Plan (including Audience Identification documentation)

• TWE: RP12: Research Plan and Overview
• TWE: RP12: Research Plan and Overview - version for Guardians

Scripts

Interview recordings & Transcripts

Synthesis (Miro or Figjam)

Presentation of Findings

Action Items Spreadsheet