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title: Intern and New Grad Headcount Planning Checklist
description: This free checklist template will act as a ‘friendly step-by-step reminder’ to keep you on track for all things intern and new grad headcount planning!
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# [Intern and New Grad Headcount Planning Checklist](https://engage.symba.io/resources/intern-and-newgrad-headcount-planning)

Intern and new grad headcount planning is a complex process! While it might seem daunting to kick off headcount planning, it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a free checklist designed for early talent leaders like you to understand how you can get strategic about hiring, growing, and ensuring the success of your interns as well as your company’s future. 

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#### Here's a sneak peek!

Are you ready for a surprise? This checklist is actionable but what makes it REALLY actionable is a spreadsheet that's included along with this checklist -  a spreadsheet to help you calculate intern and new grad headcount using a proven formula!

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