Intern Monthly Performance Evaluation Policy
Purpose
This policy outlines the performance evaluation process for interns. It ensures
transparency, sets expectations, and provides structured feedback for personal and
professional growth. The evaluation is also used as a basis for potential full-time
hiring decisions.
Evaluation Frequency
Performance will be reviewed monthly by the Project Manager and relevant
supervisors.
Evaluation Areas
Interns will be assessed on the following 15 key performance areas , each scored
out of 10 and weighted according to importance:
1. Scrum Call Attendance
2. Leave Protocol Compliance
3. Punctuality
4. Task Updates in Project Management Tool
5. Project Completion Timeliness
6. Project Documentation
7. Communication Skills
8. Presentation Skills
9. Innovation & Initiative
10. Team Collaboration
11. Responsiveness to Queries
12. Quality of Work
13. Learning & Improvement
14. Ownership & Accountability
15. Compliance with Organizational Policies
Each intern receives a final score based on a 100% weighted scale .
Performance Rating Scale
Score Range (%) |
Rating | Meaning |
90 - 100 % | Outstanding |
Excellent performance, exceeds all expectations. |
80 - 89 % | Exceeds Expectations |
Strong performer, reliable and consistent. |
70 - 79 % | Meet Expectations |
Satisfactory, with areas for improvement. |
60 - 69 % | Need Improvement |
Below standard, improvement required in key areas. |
Below 60 % | Unsatisfactory |
Unacceptable performance, may affect continuation. |
Key Guidelines
1. Scrum Participation is mandatory. Absences without prior approval will
negatively impact your score.
2. Leave Requests must be submitted at least one week in advance. Only
emergencies will be considered for short-notice leaves.
3. All tasks must be created, updated, and completed in the assigned project
management tool, with proper documentation and communication.
4. Professional behavior, punctuality, and proactive communication are expected
at all times.
Hiring Consideration
Interns consistently scoring above 85% with positive feedback across projects may
be considered for a full-time role within the organization.
Here’s a clear and structured Monthly Performance Evaluation Scoring Criteria designed
specifically for new interns.
It includes 15 evaluation points , each with a score out of 10 , and weightage contributing to 100%
total . This format makes it easy for managers to assess and interns to understand
expectations.
Sr No | Evaluation Area | Criteria Description | Score (Out of 10) | Weightage % |
1 |
Scrum Call Attendance |
Regular, punctual, and active participation in daily scrum calls |
10 | 10% |
2 |
Leave Protocol Compliance |
Follows leave request procedure and avoids unplanned absences |
10 | 5% |
3 |
Punctuality |
Joins meetings and starts daily tasks on time |
10 | 5% |
4 |
Task Updates |
Regularly updates tasks in project management tools with clarity |
10 | 10% |
5 |
Project Completion Timeliness |
Meets project/task deadlines consistently |
10 | 10% |
6 |
Project Documentation |
Submits complete, accurate, and timely documentation as per policy |
10 | 10% |
7 |
Communication Skills |
Maintains clear, respectful, and professional communication with team and PM |
10 | 10% |
8 |
Presentation Skills |
Confidently presents work in scrum or review meetings |
10 | 5% |
9 |
Innovation & Initiative |
Comes up with ideas, suggestions, or improvements independently |
10 | 5% |
10 |
Team Collaboration |
Works well with team members, shares progress, and helps where needed |
10 | 5% |
11 |
Responsiveness |
Responds quickly to PM/team queries and requests |
10 | 5% |
12 |
Quality of Work |
Delivers clean, functional, and error- free work |
10 | 5% |
13 |
Learning & Improvement |
Shows learning curve and implements feedback |
10 | 5% |
14 |
Ownership & Accountability |
Takes responsibility for assigned tasks and outcomes |
10 | 5% |
15 |
Compliance with Organization Policies |
Adheres to defined processes, ethics, and conduct policies |
10 | 5% |
Total Score: ____ / 150
Final Weighted Percentage: ____ %
A weighted score above 85% is considered excellent. Interns consistently scoring
high may be considered for full-time opportunities.
Performance Rating Scale
Score Range (%) |
Rating | Meaning |
90 - 100 % | Outstanding |
Exceeds expectations in all areas. Shows initiative, ownership, and leadership potential. Strong candidate for hiring. |
80 - 89 % | Exceeds Expectations |
Performs well across all areas with minimal supervision. Reliable and consistent. Strong performance. |
70 - 79 % | Meet Expectations |
Solid performance with room to grow. Meets basic requirements. Should work on consistency and initiative. |
60 - 69 % | Need Improvement |
Performance is below expectations in some key areas. Needs close monitoring and structured feedback. |
Below 60 % | Unsatisfactory |
Performance is not acceptable. Fails to meet expectations in several areas. May not be considered for continuation or hiring. |