Written by Sreeja Adhikary VIRTUAL WORK AND DISCRIMINATION A lot of progress has been made towards LGBTQ workplace equality, but many still go to work with the fear of losing their jobs due to who they are and whom they love. Studies show that one in every four LGBTQ employees has reported experiencing employment discrimination. About 90 percent of transgenders … Read More
6 Tips to Create a Transgender Friendly Work Environment for Interns
written by Tony Vercher Why Should We Discuss Gender Dysphoria? Despite being known since the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians, gender dysphoria still feels like new and uncharted territory. With recent news, people with gender dysphoria caught the attention of the nation. Whether we want to admit it or not, people who live with gender dysphoria need jobs and internships to survive. … Read More
How Mental Health Days Increase Productivity of Interns
By Tony Vercher Why Taking Mental Health Days are so Important In America, the rate of people who suffer from severe mental distress is rising. Around 8.3 million adults suffer each day, and the number continues to grow. To combat the rise of mental illness, it’s not uncommon for employees to take mental health days for themselves, especially during particularly … Read More
How Virtual Internships May Help Survivors Heal After Sexual Assault or Harassment
by Tia Langhout & McNeil Inksmudge Sexual Assault in America As horrible as it is, sexual assault and sexual harassment can happen anywhere: at work, at school, or even at home in an exclusive relationship. No one of these is less confusing or conflicting than the other, and all of them are equally dreadful. According to the Huffington Post, an … Read More
Virtual Internships Are Great for Veterans and Their Spouses!
by Nathan Perry Are you a veteran who is ready to transition to a new career? Maybe you are the spouse of a veteran who wants to start a new career. But where do you to start? You might have considered a virtual internship, which is a good place to start. But you may have your doubts about working in … Read More
Building Your Internship Program: Blogging
Congratulations, you’ve created a virtual intern program! Now you’re probably thinking ’what’s next?’ In this series we’ll show how to develop four types of virtual internship programs, starting with blogging. Why Blogging? Blogging can help you reach new customers, increase sales, or even recruit talent. Starting a blog can be daunting, but virtual interns can help! Here’s how to get … Read More
The Evolution of Branding: Sacred Stories Media
The Evolution of Branding: Sacred Stories Media October 10, 2017/Sheirah Wilson When interfaith, interspiritual minister, Rev. Patricia Caggenello set out on her spiritual journey she had no idea of the far reach it would have in helping others in their quest for spiritual knowledge and a deeper soul connection with Spirit. Nor the many platforms that would be used … Read More
Re-Entering Society After Prison… Now What?
When someone finishes their time in prison, they often find themselves at the start of a whole new chapter in their lives. Unfortunately, for many of them, this new start isn’t as bright and hopeful as it sounds. The Risk Of Hiring Someone Who Was In Prison Studies have shown that ex-convicts face all kinds of biases and restrictions when attempting … Read More
Combating Bullying In Your Workplace
Who can stop bullying from happening in the workplace The answer to the question who can stop bullying in your company is pretty simple. The answer is YOU can be the one who prevents this issue in your workplace. There are many ways you can make sure that your company is a bully-free environment. Some examples are • Having an … Read More
Including Internship Experience on your Resumé
Many college graduates have entered the working world and as the summer drags on, they’ll be updating their resumés. Many of these graduates will be trying to find a way to include the internships they completed during their four years. There are several rookie mistakes they will make as they try to include these experiences in a way that will … Read More
Acknowledging African-American Female Entrepreneurs
Women make up a large part of the entrepreneurial market. The history of women in the workforce is long and riddled with difficulty, therefore, it’s important to recognize their contributions. African American women in particular face heavy struggles, often made even more difficult by the intersection of sexism and racism in their pursuit of entrepreneurial success. Here are some of … Read More
So You’ve Just Graduated College. . . What’s Next?
As a college senior, graduation is never far from my mind. I have a cap and gown to purchase, papers to finish, and friends to say goodbye to. However, the one thing that keeps popping up is the future. The question, “So what are you going to do now?” has begun to haunt me. We’ve spent four years learning, working, … Read More
Want a Virtual Internship? Don’t Apply Until You’ve Done This…
The idea of landing your first internship can be really exciting. You’ll probably have a ton of questions, which is why we’re here to make sure that process goes smoothly for you! Here at Superinterns.com, we know exactly how you’re feeling because most, if not all, of us, have been there before. So here are some tips you can use … Read More
Following Up on a New Generation of Virtual Interns
Written by Noelle Schrock Last March, we discussed the gritty details of Generation Z’s various strengths and demands here. As internships are ever evolving, interns of the new generation are, too! Let’s Recap In the original post, we explained that this new generation is vastly different from its predecessors. First of all, they prioritize interest over financial gain. Furthermore, Generation … Read More
Could a Team of Virtual Interns Help Your Business?
Written by Jaydah Jacobs Let’s face it. There are many different functions of your company and sometimes getting a little help could make things a lot easier. While employees can be a good asset to the company, a team of interns could provide benefits you didn’t expect. Here are some reasons why you should consider having a team of interns. … Read More