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College of Media: 495 Internship Course
Supervisor Final Evaluation
[To be completed by the site supervisor (must be a professional employee)]
Please rate the student who completed an internship in your area based on their skills and performance.
A meeting with the student for a final internship evaluation prior to returning this evaluation to the
course instructor is recommended. Include any comments that will assist the course instructor in
assigning a satisfactory/unsatisfactory completion.
Student’s Name: Veronica Strunz Date: August 18, 2018
Employer: Carts Guru Department: Marketing
Rating Scale:
1 = completely failed to meet expectations; 2 = minimally adequate but less than expected
3 = met expectations in a satisfactory manner; 4 = exceeded expectations; 5 = exceptional performance
Oral Presentation: Effectively communicates verbally in a concise, articulate and professional
manner. Public speaking skills are apparent and expresses ideas to others well.
1 2 3 4 5
Difficult to understand Speaks clearly, concisely Well articulated
Poor grammar and professionally Shows appropriate emotion
Uses inappropriate or Uses appropriate grammar and expression
unprofessional language Easy to understand Uses gestures appropriately
Frequent use of “filler” to convey information
words (uh, um, like)
Comments: 5
● Strong communication between camera and viewers, video production and recording
● Professional voice and tone when speaking with viewers
Written Communication: Effectively communicates in writing in a concise and professional
manner.
1 2 3 4 5
Written work is difficult Writes in concise and Tailors written language and
to understand professional language style to different audiences
Poor grammar and Writing is easy to Well articulated
sentence structure understand Always uses proper
Uses inappropriate or Usually uses proper grammar and sentence
unprofessional language grammar and sentence structure
structure
Comments: 5
● Proofread help center articles and website pages
● Wrote scripts for video production
1
Digital Technology: Able to successfully use and adapt to digital technology as necessary to
advance content, solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
1 2 3 4 5
Unable to adapt to Understands most of the Understands and adapts
digital technology necessary digital processes quickly to new technology
Demonstrates minimal and technology Consistently demonstrates
or no use of digital Somewhat effective use of effective use of digital
knowledge to advance digital knowledge to knowledge to advance
content, solve problems, advance content, solve content, solve problems,
complete tasks, and problems, complete tasks, complete tasks, and
accomplish goals and accomplish goals accomplish goals
Comments: 5
● Video Editing
● Adapted to new platforms HubSpot, WordPress
● Would reach out to help centers and chatbots when she wasn’t familiar with the platforms
Initiative/Selfstarter: Takes initiative to complete tasks and seeks opportunities to learn without
direction of others.
1 2 3 4 5
Needs to be told what Seeks new tasks when all Begins new projects or
to do others are complete tasks without being told
Does not seek new Does not require Fills downtime with
tasks when all others are supervision to complete workrelated activities
completed tasks Displays enthusiasm
Requires frequent Completes daily activities
reminders to complete without assistance
tasks
Comments: 3
● In the beginning she relied on my scheduling for weekly assignments, but started showing
more initiative with content creation
● Given more trust throughout internship for video production from start to finish writing
script, filming video, editing, publishing videos
Interpersonal: Appropriately interacts with others. Values, respects, and learns from diverse
cultures. Interacts respectfully with people and understands individual and group differences.
1 2 3 4 5
Rude Treats others with respect Goes out of way to value
Treats others poorly Polite, even when opinions individual opinions
Does not listen to others differ Expresses sincere interest in
Does not allow others Maintains composure others
to speak or frequently during disagreements
interrupts them Actively listens to others
when they speak
Comments: 5
2
● Interacted well and fit in with the rest of the team
Teamwork and Leadership: Works well with others in order to complete projects and meet
objectives. Uses strengths and skills of others to achieve group goals as a leader. Uses interpersonal
skills to coach and develop others, and uses empathy to guide, motivate, organize, prioritize, and
delegate work when necessary.
1 2 3 4 5
Causes disruption in Works well with others Facilitates group
group work Cooperates effectiveness
Disturbs cohesiveness Accepts assigned tasks Voluntarily takes leadership
of groups Contributes to team role
Does not actively decisions and discussions Volunteers for tasks when no
participate in team Willing to compromise one else does
activities
Comments: 3
● Once new intern was hired, she collaborated with him on help center articles
● Revised his work and gave feedback on how to communicate effectively with customers
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Identifies problems and generates/evaluates solutions to
problems. Uses reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. Effectively
uses critical thinking to demonstrate originality and inventiveness when problem solving by
obtaining and interpreting knowledge, facts, and data.
1 2 3 4 5
Does not learn from Accurately identifies nature Generates novel solutions to
previous mistakes of problem problems
Frequently Develops viable solutions Evaluates alternative
overwhelmed by to problems solutions, including
problems Gathers input from others practicality
Suggests inappropriate when evaluating solutions Executes solutions
or impractical solutions Anticipates future problems
Comments: 3
● When she had problems with different website platforms for marketing campaigns, she
reached out to the Help Center to find solutions
Planning and Organization: Organizes and prioritizes tasks and materials in order to manage
projects, complete tasks and locate information easily.
1 2 3 4 5
Does not prioritize Orderly Adapts schedule to
tasks Sets goals and deadlines unanticipated events or
Procrastinates Divides large tasks and changes
Cannot locate projects into manageable Distributes tasks effectively
information or materials components Arranges material
Unorganized Prioritizes tasks systematically
Comments: 3
3
● Prioritized work effectively based on the launch of specific campaign or project
Responsibility and Reliability: Demonstrates a consistent level of selfdiscipline, organization, and
dependability.
1 2 3 4 5
Consistently late Punctual Early to work and other
Misses meetings or Able to locate work related appointments
appointments materials Completes assignments
Misplaces/loses work Meets deadlines before deadlines
material Completed work may need Work is consistently of
Does not complete revisions superior quality
tasks on time
Comments: 4
● Responsible member of the team and completed tasks on time
Career Management: Demonstrates knowledge of the field from coursework and the utilization of
knowledge in practice, has the ability to progress towards goals, and overall confidence and sense of
personal ability.
1 2 3 4 5
Comments: 4
● In line with Veronica’s level of experience
Overall Performance & Skill Review: Please comment on how well you feel the student met the
goals contracted with you prior to the start of the internship, as well as their observable professional
growth and potential as a professional in the field.
1 2 3 4 5
Comments: 4
● Great content creation for increased brand awareness
Strengths: Please comment on the students’ specific area(s) of strength.
Comments:
● Strong communicator with team and customers
● Video Production
● Adapted to new platforms well
○ quick learner
Area(s) of Improvement: Please comment on if they have made the necessary improvements noted
from the midevaluation and on any other suggested area(s) of improvement.
Comments:
● Voice your opinions and ideas for new projects more
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Recommended Completion: Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Site Supervisor’s Signature: Solange Murat Date: August 18, 2018
Student Intern’s Signature: Date: August 18, 2018
Return completed evaluation form to:
Internship Course Instructor
Media Career Services
College of Media
University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign
18 Gregory Hall, MC477
810 S. Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801
Or
Mediacareerservices@illinois.edu
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