Classification of factors
| Factors affecting internship outcome listed in literature | Classification used in our model | |
|---|---|---|
| Task clarity Internship planning Presence of supervisor | Clarity of instructions (items related to clear instructions, supervisor presence before internship) | Antecedents |
| Student initiative in search for the company or internship Self-initiative | Choice of internship (student's active role in the search process) | |
| Well-defined responsibilities Autonomy Student knows what is expected | Objective of internship (agreed objective and tasks) | |
| Feedback given Perceived supervisor support Helpful feedback Company communication | Supervisor from the company (feedback during internship) | Processes |
| Self-initiative behaviour Taking initiative Project understanding and interest Reasonable conduct | Characteristics of internship (internship length, interesting internship, complementary possibilities to develop) | |
| Internship relevancy Educational training Skills obtained from education | Implementability (implementing what was learnt at university) | |
| Cross-skills, general skills, critical thinking, teamwork, problem solving, IT skills, computer skills, communication skills, professional skills, interpersonal skills and technical skills | Skills related to communication, cooperation, time management, digital skills, etc. | Outcomes |
| Factors affecting internship outcome listed in literature | Classification used in our model | |
|---|---|---|
| Task clarity | Clarity of instructions (items related to clear instructions, supervisor presence before internship) | Antecedents |
| Student initiative in search for the company or internship | Choice of internship (student's active role in the search process) | |
| Well-defined responsibilities | Objective of internship (agreed objective and tasks) | |
| Feedback given | Supervisor from the company (feedback during internship) | Processes |
| Self-initiative behaviour | Characteristics of internship (internship length, interesting internship, complementary possibilities to develop) | |
| Internship relevancy | Implementability (implementing what was learnt at university) | |
| Cross-skills, general skills, critical thinking, teamwork, problem solving, IT skills, computer skills, communication skills, professional skills, interpersonal skills and technical skills | Skills related to communication, cooperation, time management, digital skills, etc. | Outcomes |
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