Best Read Friday - Internships Fading Away

CLOSING THE INTERN DOOR...

There used to be a time college students would jump at taking an internship at a largely known firm to solidify their chances of employment after graduation.  Pay was not a factor because the experience would get them in the door in the long haul and teach them tremendous on-the-job responsibilities that could be leveraged elsewhere.  

Well not so much anymore! The microwave generation society wants to be paid and rise the ladder quickly, especially if they can get the same experience in a more exciting smaller enterprise or startup company where creativity is at mass and the value of being able to afford cool toys is understood and lauded.

Conde Nast is one of the many corporations dropping their internship program.  And here's why!

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