Matt,
I do agree that paid internships are ideal, and some internships are paid. However, I still believe that the experience from an unpaid internship is worth the effort and can translate into a higher salary down the road. I did my internships during the semesters, which still allows for part-time work as needed during the summer and during winter break.
Arlene
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Arlene,
Thanks for sharing!
That is the real value you get from an internship, the ability to put your learning into practice and gain experience.
However, I'll play devil's advocate here, many would argue that if you are offering real-world experience then you should offer real-world compensation for one's time. Since many students are doing these internships during their time off some students who rely on part-time jobs for income may be left out. In order to gain the greatest number of applicants wouldn't it make sense to offer some sort of pay?
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Matt Plodzien
Manager, Social Media and Online Community
Beta Gamma Sigma
St. Louis, MO
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