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Internships 101: Tips on Hiring Interns and Running a Successful Program

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 19, 2017 | Comments Off on Internships 101: Tips on Hiring Interns and Running a Successful Program

  Internships 101: Tips on Hiring Interns and Running a Successful Program By Isaac Coates   Figuring out how to run a legal and mutually beneficial internship program for young adults looking to enter the workforce can be challenging.   Congrats! Reaching a point in business where you are able to develop an intern program […]

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Shark Tank start-up Her Fashion Box exploited staff: Fair Work Ombudsman

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 16, 2017 | Comments Off on Shark Tank start-up Her Fashion Box exploited staff: Fair Work Ombudsman

  Shark Tank start-up Her Fashion Box exploited staff: Fair Work Ombudsman By Nick Toscano   A fashion business that began on Channel Ten’s Shark Tank has been accused of running an illegal unpaid internship program and exploiting staff.   Her Fashion Box complaints spark warning NSW Fair Trading warns consumers to steer clear of HerFashionBox.com, a start-up […]

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Businesses can give interns a chance to shine — or whine

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 14, 2017 | Comments Off on Businesses can give interns a chance to shine — or whine

  Businesses can give interns a chance to shine — or whine Joyce M. Rosenberg, AP Business Writer   NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh face or long face? Which one you see on interns at small businesses may depend on whether the boss gives them a chance to shine or do only menial tasks. As […]

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The take: The high cost of unpaid internships

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 12, 2017 | Comments Off on The take: The high cost of unpaid internships

  The take: The high cost of unpaid internships Opinion writers share their takes on working over the summer Sasha Jenkins, The Daily   “Get your foot in the door” is a common phrase that encourages a go-getter attitude. As college students, we’re used to hearing that sentiment. It emphasizes the power of the individual. […]

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How To Recruit Top Social Media Interns

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 9, 2017 | Comments Off on How To Recruit Top Social Media Interns

  How To Recruit Top Social Media Interns By AJ Agrawal   When it comes to hiring for social media, most businesses are eager to find talent. After all, these candidates are not only ahead of the latest and greatest trends, but can bring a fresh perspective on how your messaging and branding candrive new […]

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Keeping an Eye on the Next Generation

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 7, 2017 | Comments Off on Keeping an Eye on the Next Generation

  Keeping an Eye on the Next Generation Rick Short, Indium Corporation   Mark Reece is the perfect example of why Indium Corporation invests in student programs. In 2015, while employed part-time at a local furniture warehouse and working toward a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology, Reece was selected to participate in Indium’s Summer […]

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An insider’s perspective: A mutually beneficial internship program

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 5, 2017 | Comments Off on An insider’s perspective: A mutually beneficial internship program

  An insider’s perspective: A mutually beneficial internship program By Mike Grandinetti   Growing businesses are looking to hire talent that is sharp, motivated and can easily fit into existing company culture. It’s the matter of finding that talent that can cost companies a lot of money. Consider the resources invested in the initial search, […]

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GCC agribusiness program addresses growing need for college-educated farm workforce

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 2, 2017 | Comments Off on GCC agribusiness program addresses growing need for college-educated farm workforce

  GCC agribusiness program addresses growing need for college-educated farm workforce Press release: “What is the biggest challenge you face in your business?” is a question often asked by the Agri-Business Academy students during tours of local agriculture businesses. The answer is almost always the same. “Labor.” The challenge of finding dependable, hardworking individuals for […]

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An Embattled Etsy Slashes Its Intern Program

By Nicki Sanders | May 31, 2017 | Comments Off on An Embattled Etsy Slashes Its Intern Program

  This news of the way Etsy changed its internship program saddens me.  A well-planned internship program can be an asset to your business – a part of your capacity building plan, corporate social responsibility plan, or employee engagement plan. I believe there was a better way. Read the article below and share your thoughts. […]

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