B2 · Background
What might employers be worried about?
A hesitant employer is rarely rejecting students. They may be protecting limited time, worrying about safety or liability, or remembering a past experience that required too much work.
Listen for the constraint underneath the objection. Then make the first step smaller and clearer.
Real example
A five-person auto shop cannot supervise an intern yet—but the owner may gladly speak to a class for 30 minutes.
Key takeaway: Treat resistance as useful information, not a closed door.
Common employer concerns
Plain-language responses to time, liability, reliability, paperwork, and capacity concerns.
Worries
Time, supervision, risk
Hopes
Community impact, visibility
Constraints
Very limited staff coverage