For many of us reading this, our days of being an intern are a distant memory, as you think back to the people we met, the things we had (or were made) to do, our ideals and expectations… We can reflect on our experiences and maybe share a laugh, but one thing’s for sure, each of us had a very different experience. Some of us were paid, others – shockingly in my opinion – weren’t; some were merely coffee-and-errand runners, some were worked too hard, while a few of us “lucked out,” and actually gained practical work experience that helped to kick start our career.
But some businesses are of the mind set that an intern is the lowest in the food chain, therefore, not able to add much value to an organization, but we feel this is totally incorrect and this is why.