Kudos to The PR Council’s 110 U.S. public relations firms for signing a new policy ending unpaid internships and urging others to do the same. Although most of the Council’s agencies already pay interns, the policy effective January 1, 2020, confirms that all member firms will pay U.S. interns at least minimum wage for their…… Continue reading Top Agencies End Unpaid Internships
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Unpaid Internships: A Growing Business
While undergraduate interns begin to wrap up their Summer job experiences, many other internships will proceed uninterrupted due to the increasing number of graduates who began their careers in positions once reserved primarily for college juniors. Internships have become the proving ground for individuals seeking full-time, entry-level positions. This phenomenon has made an internship harder to land for everyone. Since hands-on experience is required…… Continue reading Unpaid Internships: A Growing Business