I get pimped constantly to write about companies and their products and I rarely do. It’s not that I don’t like the companies, products or people – but … Read more
‘Kill the Cover Letter.’ Long Live the Cover Tweet
While the debate rages on about the future of the resume, there’s angst, but not as much, over the destiny of the cover letter. A year ago Fortune … Read more
The Unpaid Internship Dilemma: Everyone Loses in This Crackdown
Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles they may have missed. That’s why on Fridays we republish a Classic TLNT post some of you … Read more
What Interns Are Worth
Typically, interns are paid an hourly wage determined by degree level, class year, and academic major. Interns usually fall into the “non-exempt” category … Read more
It’s Wise to Be Cautious: Risks of Unpaid Internships Are Still Increasing
By John E. Thompson We have warned for some time now that businesses and other organizations should think carefully if they are considering the possibility … Read more
Why it Pays to Pay Your Interns
Recently, NBC News announced that it would begin to pay its college interns because the network hopes to attract more minority talent. If you pay your … Read more
Jobvite’s Big Social-media CRM Launch Leads List of New Tools
An IT recruiting tool. An internship community. A new branding/careersite company. A video interviewer. A website for “challenges” students can … Read more
This Week’s Roundup Was Outsourced to Unpaid Interns
Bob is the kind of guy people don’t look at twice. He’s described as a family man, quiet, and inoffensive. For years he got stellar performance … Read more
Think You’re Helping Students With Unpaid Internships? Think Again
I’ve never been a fan of unpaid internships and I’ve never been with a company that has offered them (at least on my watch). People who work … Read more
Former Unpaid Intern’s Lawsuit Gets Approval For Class Action Status
By John E. Thompson As we reported earlier, a former Harper’s Bazaar unpaid intern is pursuing a lawsuit against publisher the Hearst Corporation in … Read more