With many students and graduates about to start summer internships, here's how to make the most of your placement – and maximise your chances of getting a good job from it
Internships have become a staple feature of graduate CVs: 36% of graduate vacancies for leading employers in 2013 will be filled by applicants who've already worked for an organisation as an undergraduate. That said, although they can do wonders for your job prospects, many internships have come under fire for exploiting workers.
Last month, it was reported that Hmrc is investigating 100 companies for using unpaid staff, while the campaign group Intern Aware is pushing for improved working rights for interns. Although organisations are allowed to offer unpaid work experience, it's illegal for them not to pay wages if the work amounts to a job – for instance, if tasks and working hours are set.
But while the debate over internships continues, their value...
Internships have become a staple feature of graduate CVs: 36% of graduate vacancies for leading employers in 2013 will be filled by applicants who've already worked for an organisation as an undergraduate. That said, although they can do wonders for your job prospects, many internships have come under fire for exploiting workers.
Last month, it was reported that Hmrc is investigating 100 companies for using unpaid staff, while the campaign group Intern Aware is pushing for improved working rights for interns. Although organisations are allowed to offer unpaid work experience, it's illegal for them not to pay wages if the work amounts to a job – for instance, if tasks and working hours are set.
But while the debate over internships continues, their value...
- 5/29/2013
- by Harry Freedman
- The Guardian - Film News
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