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Stephen Colbert on Unfair Internships (again) | Unfair Internships
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A critical look at un(der)paid jobs called “internships”. Stephen Colbert on Unfair Internships (again). 8220;You don’t have to be a college student anymore. An employer can just call you an ‘intern’ and then not pay you! 8220;We had these in the South 150 years ago: cotton internships.”. Wish I could embed the video, but my provider does not allow it.). Share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Click to share on Google (Opens in new window). 8230;] is the ...
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Intern Apéro - ILO InternBOARD
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Small And Smaller Talks. Intern Guide to Geneva. The Intern Board holds an apero. Twice a month on Friday evenings. During summer, depending on the weather, it generally takes place in the Parc de la Perle du Lac. During winter we meet in the ILO, either in R2 South (Les Gobelins) either in the Salon du personnel. We provide the wine and snacks, you provide the company! Come along and join us for a glass of wine (or three). We ask for a 5 CHF donation. To have a sustainable event and organize next apero.
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FAQ | Unfair Internships
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A critical look at un(der)paid jobs called “internships”. Potentially) Frequently Asked Questions. What’s an “unfair internship”? It’s an entry-level position with normal responsibilities that benefit the employer but called an “internship” so as to avoid paying an entry-level salary or any salary at all. What’s a “fair internship”? Does a stipend make an internship “fair”? No A normal salary covers more than housing and food costs. It might not be enough. Are they worth nothing? Do you think all interns...
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What to do | Unfair Internships
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A critical look at un(der)paid jobs called “internships”. Here are a few suggestions of what to do to the fight the tendency of employers not to pay their interns. Say it out loud. If you turn down an internship because it is unpaid, say so to the employer. If they don’t know that the salary is an issue, they might never realize it. If you’re (really) lucky, they might then offer to pay you. If they don’t, at least you will have sent the right message. Do not apply on unfair internships. Report offers fo...
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Resources | Unfair Internships
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A critical look at un(der)paid jobs called “internships”. 8212;———————————————————————————-. We will compile here the resources that relate to unfair internships. This includes listing the organizations that defend interns, the regulations related to internships and the steps to take to expose an employer that breaches the law. On a related note, we have also compiled a list of Twitter accounts. That tweet about unfair internships. You are invited to contribute. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND RESOURCES. Whether th...
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Unpaid internships are just not worth it | Unfair Internships
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A critical look at un(der)paid jobs called “internships”. Unpaid internships are just not worth it. If you think you need an unpaid internship to get a foot in the door and then a job, I’d like you to meet reality. The [National Association of Colleges and Employers] released a study. Share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Click to share on Google (Opens in new window). Click to email (Opens in new window). Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window).
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To the highest bidder | Unfair Internships
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A critical look at un(der)paid jobs called “internships”. To the highest bidder. Taking an unfair internship is paying to work considering all the work-related expenses that put you in the red. But, as this blog has mentioned before, some literally pay to get an internship. The New York Times reported in January. At least, the paper acknowledges that there’s something wrong there. By way of The Editorialiste. Share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). To the...
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Advice to unpaid interns: you’re being exploited and won’t get a job — Quartz
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Like us on facebook. Follow us on twitter. Advice to unpaid interns: you’re being exploited and won’t get a job. October 26, 2012. Only 37% of unpaid interns will get a job offer from their internship employer (Getty Images / Stockbyte). October 26, 2012. I am the queen of unpaid internships. But I was not paid. And like salt in the wound, for each entry I can remember at least one classmate, professor, or employee within the field telling me how lucky I had been to secure the uncompensated position.
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