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The new rules of internships
May 16, 2014
A series of recent lawsuits against employers offering unpaid internships have changed the rules of the game.
When you talk about a 'first job,' what do you mean?
May 12, 2014
Is it an internship? Or a 'real job?' And what do you put on your resume?
Uproar over unpaid internships hits White House
Aug 21, 2013
The White House is the latest employer to feel pressure over an unpaid internship program.
More women in unpaid internships: A 'major' issue
by
Noel King
Aug 16, 2013
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's organization Lean In went looking for an unpaid editorial intern. The incident has highlighted the higher rate of women in unpaid internships.
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Unpaid internships under fire
Jul 15, 2013
Unpaid interns are suing big companies that don't provide the valuable educational and work experiences they promised.
Running interns get some glory
by
David Brancaccio
and Katie Long
Jun 27, 2013
There are a lot of dopey things summer interns get asked to do, but sometimes the assignment is exalted.
For public good, not for profit.
Yes, you're an intern -- but you do have rights
Jun 21, 2013
With so many lawsuits popping up from interns claiming they were exploited by their places of work, it's a good time for a refresher on what your rights are as an intern.
The difference between a paid and unpaid internship? A job later
May 30, 2013
Students may want to think twice about working for free: interns who get paid are almost twice as likely as their unpaid counterparts to get a job offer when they graduate.
Want a job? Get an internship first
by
Amy Scott
Mar 8, 2013
A survey commissioned by Marketplace and The Chronicle of Higher Education reveals that what really stands out for employers in the resumes of recent college graduates is internship experience. But are colleges doing a good job preparing grads for work?