Internships: They Aren't Just for College Students Anymore
When I was in college way, way back in the 1980's, very few students had internships. Heck, we were just happy to find a job that paid us enough money that we could buy some pizza at the end of the week. The thought of finding a position, paid or not, which was career-related was beyond the realm of comprehension for most of us.
Fast forward to today's college students. The vast majority graduate with at least one internship and often multiple internships. They are, without a doubt, far better qualified when they graduate than my classmates and I were. But as great as that is, it isn't the whole story. Not only are internships far more prevalent amongst college students today, but many others are also interning. The real story is that the internship has now also become popular amongst high school students, recent graduates of colleges, masters students, recent graduates from masters programs, and more.
Wow. A world (or at least a country) of even better qualified candidates. Can there be a downside?
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