Written by Vidhya Padmanabhan Graphics by Gabby Krause Internship Horrors For a lot of people, internships can be that foot in the door to break into the workforce market. It doesn’t matter if you are fresh out of college, looking to switch careers, or trying to bridge the time gap in your resume, internships can be valuable learning experiences. According … Read More
6 Laws Governing Unpaid Internship Programs
Written By David Gilbert Unpaid Internship Programs: Want to Play this Game? Some companies have been running a rigged game for interns to play. Their unpaid internship programs offer the chance to gain experience but leave their interns without anything to show for their hard work. It’s similar to winning a video game without a big loot-drop at the end. … Read More
How to Create an Inclusive Internship in your Workplace
Written by Tia Langhout Why You Should Create an Inclusive Internship in your Workplace In today’s day and age, inclusive environments have become a driving force. It’s become necessary for anyone who wants to gain a following to be open to all different kinds of people. This list could include LGBTQ people, disabled veterans, convicted felons, and the list goes … Read More
8 Mental Illness Friendly Companies Offering Internships
Mental Illness In today’s world, mental illness is more common than we assume. The stigma attached to psychological disability makes it difficult for those suffering from them to find work. However, it is illegal for organizations to discriminate based on mental impairment. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 190 (ADA), “no covered entity shall discriminate against a qualified … Read More
How to Adapt for Employees and Interns With Mental Illnesses
Written by Tia Langhout and Gregory Stump Edited by Michael Howard Americans With Disabilities In the past, employers have shunned hiring personnel that admitted to having a mental illness. Unfortunately, by doing so, they not only missed out on some fantastic potential workers but also violated the ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA makes it unlawful to disqualify someone … Read More
Building Your Internship Program: Communications
Communications to both your virtual interns and virtual audience is a critical part of any organization. It shows your interns and clients that you are listening to their daily needs. Now that we know the importance of staying in good communication with your online audience, the big question is, “how do you actually create a great communication flow between you … Read More
How to Create an Internship: Step 3!
STEP 3: Hiring on Virtual Interns to the Team! Sep 2017 / Elizabeth Sanchez Great job! We’re almost finished, and now we can move onto the final step of the process. Here you will learn how to search for prospective candidates for a virtual intern team and how to hire on those who would most benefit your virtual internship program. … Read More
How to Create a Virtual Internship 101
Three Easy Steps to Creating a Virtual Internship! Sep 2017 / Elizabeth Sanchez So, you’ve started a company, congratulations! You’ve worked out all the kinks and wrinkles on how to get the work flowing and client list growing! Looks like you are in a perfect position to consider creating a virtual internship program! But how exactly does one create a … Read More
Virtual Internship Testimonial
One thing those of us here at SuperInterns.com like to do is keep up with our interns after they leave us. Not only is it fun to see how successful they become, but it’s always great to get feedback about how their virtual internship helped them learn and gain experience. Morgan Shulski’s Testimonial One of the most important aspects of … Read More
How a Virtual Internship Program Will Grow Your Business
By Jaydah Jacobs Starting up your business and branding yourself as an entrepreneur was probably one of your biggest accomplishments. It was as if a heavy burden was raised off your shoulders, and you feel free again. You might have had this feeling that you could do anything, and attempted to grow your business. The only problem is that you … Read More
Spring into a New Virtual Internship Program
Springtime is always a breath of fresh air. The snow has completely melted away, the rain has stopped, and the flowers have blossomed. This weather motivates many people around the world to get out and do something with their lives and it can motivate you, too! If you’re running a business, then maybe it’s time to try something new. One … Read More