This week, I would like you to dig deep in trying to
recognize the purpose of internships. Who benefits from internships? How do
organizations benefit? How do you benefit? Who is marginalized through the
institutionalization of internships? Do internships grant opportunities or take
them away? Should internships be paid? Think critically about the role of
internships in society. Internships do not only happen in sport, but are a key
component of sport organizations ability to maximize profit. What do you think
maximizing profit does to the individual?
Internships are a very important asset for those who want to "get a foot in the door" in any industry. While most internships do not offer wages in return for services rendered, it is important to remember that the experience attained while in the line of work is much more valuable. A business or company may value the inexpensive work you may do, but as an individual, you should always value your work much more. Internships offer a win-win situation for the organizations and interns; organizations get free labor while individuals get an opportunity to place an experience on a resume and learn things that cannot necessarily be taught in the classroom. I benefit from my internship in a variety of ways. Not only will companies recognize my experience working in a prestigious network such as CBS, but they'll take note that I would rather work during the summer than just kick back and relax. Being marginalized is in the eyes of the beholder; if you expect to get paid for you work, then you may think that the company you’re interning for is marginalizing you. However, most people are aware of the financial situation that comes with each internship, and must apply to the ones that offer financial gain if you wish to earn money accordingly. Internships open doors and grant opportunities that cannot be earned by just getting a degree. Practical experience is important to employers because they understand that you know how to perform a task in a professional, working environment. I have and always will feel that interns should not be paid because being an intern shows that you are willing to go above and beyond the standard norm. Internships are important in every society, especially in sporting organizations. Maximizing profit for an individual provides that individual with a sense of accomplishment. It shows that you put in the work to make a project or goal as successful as possible. There is nothing better than knowing your work paid off, because you know that others will take notice.
ReplyDeleteThe purpose of an internship is for the intern to learn how to conduct his/herself in the future when he or she is out in the real world. Additionally, not only does the intern learn from the employer but a true employer will also learn from their intern. Regardless of how long one has been working in a specific business or field, there is still room to learn from someone who is new to the business. An internship is like a stepping-stone that allows an individual to immerse his/herself into a business to see if it’s something they enjoy doing. If you spend a few months at an internship and realize you love what you do then stay in the field and try to get a job there. If you’re at an internship and realize you can’t stand the type of work you do then it gives you the ability to walk away from that type of work. Additionally, internships give employers the ability to look at you for a few months and determine whether or not you’re worth being offered a job. Those that are not worth being offered a job to are the ones that are marginalized. Also, internships can grant opportunities but can also take them away if you’re not sufficiently prepared to perform the job adequately. Internships in my opinion should not be paid because then that would be considered a job. The purpose of the internship in my opinion is to give the employer a short period of time to look at a potential employee and decide whether or not they’re worth hiring. If they’re already being paid then it’s a job. Nonetheless, I do think that interns that relocate to a new city for an internship should be helped with room and board. When an individual can maximize profit for a sport organization they’re definitely an individual that should be hired by the organization. In essence, that’s what employers are looking for, interns that can maximize their profit and be an asset to their company.
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There are many different purposes that internships serve in today’s society. The main purpose is to help an organization receive additional help while at the same time letting an intern gain experience/practice in the field in which they are eager to acquire knowledge. Both the organization and actual intern are the ones who benefit from an internship. An organization benefits from an intern by having an employee around the office/area who is highly motivated and willing to learn the aspects of the job. If they decide to make the internship unpaid, they benefit even more from the intern as they are saving money and having the luxury of a hardworking individual on staff. On the other hand, an intern benefits by receiving the opportunity to gain experience and build their resume in the field they desire to acquire knowledge. Internships open so many doors and grant countless opportunities for individuals who get involved. You never know who you are going to meet while conducting in an internship or if it can turn into a full-time job in the future. When it comes to whether or not internships should be paid, it gets a little complicated. From an intern’s perspective, also known as my own, of course I’d love to say show me the money! However, to be honest, there are many jobs within the sport industry which I know so many people would do just to be able to put on a resume regardless of the pay. Therefore why would a business or organization pay someone who is willing to work just for experience? If an organization decides to have unpaid interns while still giving them the opportunity to work, they are maximizing their profit for their organization. Maximizing profit helps every individual as it gives them the greatest opportunity to be successful and have the best available resources with the money. In today’s society, I believe that internships (paid or unpaid) are extremely critical and will continue to be as time progresses.
ReplyDeleteInternships are great ways for the company to gain an extra helping hand and have the intern gain some experience. Bringing an intern in might help the company as well gain some outside perceptive on how the company is being portrayed. The intern might even be able to bring some good ideas to the table. Both parties gain from internships, the company and the actual intern. As an intern I personally benefit because i am placed in a work environment that I plan on pursuing a career in to see how things work. It can even be an eye opener to see if this is really what you want to do. I gained experiences in my internship that I never thought were going to happen. It really showed me how the industry works and I am so happy I did it. Internships grant opportunities if they are deserved and earned otherwise it can take a away an opportunity. An intern can work hard enough to impress the staff to possibly have a job offer but if an intern is not on their "A Game" all day everyday than it just leads a sour taste in the employers mouth and they will likely not hire them leaving an opportunity unguided.
ReplyDeleteI believe that internships should be paid because as college students we don't have a lot of money and we are working just as hard as the employers there are. We drive just as far and have the same hours as them. I know our jobs are not as "important" as their but we should be getting some sort of payment. Internships are extremely important in society. It just adds more experience to each ends of the spectrum. Maximizing profit helps every individuals because there is no negative in gaining experience and profit from opportunities. It allows everyone to be successful and this will continue on in the future.
I believe more than anything the intern benefits from the internship. They get an opportunity to be a temporary employee of the organization and gain valuable knowledge and experience. Through hard work and getting the most out of the experience an intern can earn either a good reference for future job applications or a possible employment opportunity with the organization in the future, or both. The intern also gets to see how that field of work fits them and if they are interested or not interested with pursuing a career in that particular field. Organizations benefit in a few ways also. They get free labor in some cases where the internship is not paid. In other cases, they get a paid intern who they can give grunt work to. They also are able to get tax right-offs in some cases by employing an intern. It is also an opportunity for them to possibly recruit a young employee with a lot of potential to join their company later on in life. It gives organizations to reach out to young talent and get ties with their university or other potential interns. Internships marginalize opportunities for other employees who could have been hired full-time to that job but are instead replaced by eager interns who are willing to take low-wage jobs or a free job. This hurts them in that it takes a job away from them. Internships most definitely grant opportunities. I do not think there should be a set rule detailing if internships should be paid or not. A lot of internships are more like volunteering with the internship title in order to fulfill something for college or a resume. These internships are opportunities granted by the organizations and should be looked at as that by the students. On the other hand, some internships are for college graduates who are trying to get entry level positions or for grad students who are working an entry level position while they go to school. These internships typically are like a real job and the intern probably needs the money to meet living expenses or to pay for grad school. Internships grant opportunities for members of the community to get involved in their dream job organization or gain valuable experience in the field of their choice. They give the organization to get people in society involved and reach out to the community. Maximizing profit probably makes it so the interns are doing a lot of work for either a lower wage than they deserve or for free. This enables the organization to maximize profit in that they can use this money elsewhere. It also enables them to use many of their entry level positions as internships in order for them to save money. These individuals may not get the money or wage they deserve but they are given opportunities many people want if the individual is upset with this there are many other people who will take their job.
ReplyDeleteI think that the purpose of internships are to allow students who have not yet entered the work force or decided what they want to do after college get on the job experience. I think that the intern and the employer benefit from having interns. Organizations benefit by having eager interns in the office willing to help with any project. Interns benefit by having on the job experience in their chosen field. Since internships have been institutionalized no one is being marginalized if the organization hiring the interns uses them effectively and not to just get coffee and make copies. I feel that internships grant opportunities. Interns have the opportunity of learning on the job, networking, making a name for themselves, and maybe even a job opportunity. Yes, having interns increase an organizations bottom line- since most internship, like mine, are not paid the organization is receiving free help in exchange for class credit. Since many of us are just trying to get our foot in the door we are willing to work for free in exchange for an opportunity and a reference.
ReplyDeleteInternships are extremely beneficial to both the organization and to the individual. It is a great way for the company to find the best fit employees. The company can extend the interview process by offering an internship to assure the best employees are being hired. The individual benefits by gaining experience and getting his/her foot in the door. I believe internships are a good way to build the individual’s experience and for the organization to weed out the poor workers. If someone really wants to work for an organization they will take the time to learn (and intern) before being hired. It is valuable for an individual to know what they enjoy and what they do not enjoy. Internships are a fantastic way to test the waters before entering the job market. On the downside, internships are often unpaid. This can be a problem because people still need to make a living. Organizations like to take advantage of the free labor and offer little benefits in return. Unfortunately internships are not practical for everyone, they favor the people who are financially secure enough to work with little or no pay. Regardless if an individual gets offered a job or an internship rent still needs to be paid. I believe a small stipend should be offered to help with things such as gas money, for example. I understand, however, organizations are providing learning experiences while staying on budget. Internships provide opportunities more than not, but organizations sometimes take advantage of the system. The purpose should not be to overwork the intern just to maximize the free labor. These programs are intended to introduce the individual to the organization’s culture, train the individual on the needed skills, and ensure the compatibility between the individual and the organization.
ReplyDeleteI feel that internships can be very beneficial for both the student and the organization. For the student, internships give them the opportunity to see what they enjoy and what they do not enjoy. Some students, not all, spend most of their first 22 years or so going to school and working odd jobs to make money. Most of these jobs are not what they want to do in the future and do not relate to real world experience. I feel that internships give students the chance to see what the real world is like and what to expect once they graduate. Internships are also very beneficial for the organization as well. Organizations can use these internship to hire new employees down the road and get to know the students. A lot of organizations really benefit from the hard work the student puts in by getting additional work done and by saving money. I feel that internships should be paid because the student could be doing something else with their time to raise money. On the other hand, I feel the experience gained during an internship definitely out-weighs the importance of financial benefit and would not let base an internship decision based on payment. I am not paid for the work I put in each week, however, the experience and training I am gaining is much more important to me in the long run. The greatest thing I feel internships give to the student is an outlook on what to expect in the future. It is good to use the internship as a way to get your feet what so when you do go into the real world you know what to expect in a way.
ReplyDeleteBoth parties benefit from the idea of internships. Inexperienced students who have yet to put their hard work and talents to good use get a chance to earn valuable skills in an organization of their choice. Students choose to be in these situations; if anything, it’s a privilege to intern for an organization and should be treated as such. On the other end of the spectrum, organizations also reap the benefits of interns. An organization gets a first-hand opportunity to evaluate potential employees, all while making them work for next to nothing! Internships undoubtedly provide opportunities, its aids students like myself in getting their foot in the door, as well as teaching them the tricks of the trade. The role of internships in our society is a unique, but important niche in the workplace. The transition between interning and full-time employment is an important process that people do not often acknowledge. Without internships, a vast majority of college graduates would walk into a career path blind. Maximizing a student’s chance at success, indirectly maximizing the profit of the individual, is of great importance in today’s competitive job-market, and it is the experience of internships that we have to thank.
ReplyDeleteI believe internships should benefit the intern as well as the company sponsoring the internship. I believe organizations can benefit from an intern because they are getting tasks accomplished by people working for free and also they are giving a person a “try out” for the job without having to pay them. The interns benefit because they are gaining experience that other competitors for the job miss out on. Also, interns gain field experience that a classroom cannot teach; thus helping a person find out if this career choice is right for them. A successful internship will marginalize both the intern and the company. The company will basically be able to decide if they have a future employer after the internship while the intern will be able to decide if the company is right for them as well as if the career is suited for their taste.
ReplyDeleteFurthermore, depending on the internship it can grant you opportunities or take them away. If you make a fool of yourself, you have no chance. However, if you make a great impression you might have found yourself a career by working a couple of months for free. As a wise man once told me, ten percent of life is what is given to you, while ninety percent is what you make of it. The internship is the ten percent while the other ninety is up to you. I believe internships should involve some type of payment. It was extremely difficult constantly adjusting the schedule of my internship with a part time job. Even if the internship partners with somebody to give there interns a part time job that will definitely work around there schedules. In order to maximize profit, it is always best to have people working for free. By maximizing profit for a company, it will allow the company to exist for a longer period of time. If a company exists for a longer period of time there is a better chance that company might benefit you in the future either with a quality reference or even a full time job. A person maximizing profit for a company looks great for the intern as well as the company. I believe interns are a vital keys to a company as well as the intern themselves.
Tbelieve the purpose of internships is to allow people to get a learning experience in a field that they are interested in. It helps improve responsibility, organization, listening skills, communication skills, working with others and time management. The organizations benefit because the interns are there to do their busy work that is not necessary for them to do so they use the interns to not waste their time on important topics. We benefit because we get to meet people who might help us in the long run by making connections. We also get an inside look of the company and we are able to see the working environment and it will help us decide whether we would like working there or not. I think internships grant opportunities for interns to step out of their box and come up with new ideas when they are finished with their tasks. I think that some internships should be paid and some shouldn’t; that’s how it is and I don’t think it should change. As an intern and being able to help a company maximize their profit helps boost your confidence and makes you a better and harder worker.
ReplyDeleteInternships are designed with the purpose of providing students the opportunity to explore and experience career fields or occupations of interest. By enrolling and participating in an internship, one discovers what the advantages, disadvantages, personal likes, and personal dislikes without the long term or more permanent job commitment. My personal internship at ABC channel 27HD has provided many benefits. Although I have a background in Sports Management with many communication classes, I had no formal educational experience in media. Through this experience I discovered my strengths and developed a plan to improve my weaknesses. For instance, my strong points are editing film, carrying out script, and interviewing people. My weaknesses are shooting film and writing script. I practiced shooting fake stories and wrote script and practiced in front of a mirror. After years of being an athlete, I discovered I prefer a friendly team like environment. Also, I enjoyed working under pressure rather than working with ample time.
ReplyDeleteThe organizations benefit from the free labor and fresh ideas of younger generations or potential employees. Employees renew their passion for the field as well as developing relatable skills to interns. Being naïve about the career caused my fellow workers to explain the job on the novice level; therefore, these employees had to review the skills of the profession in a progressive manner as they helped teach me how to advance my skills. Skilled interns should be paid. Novice interns should not expect compensation. The job experience is more valuable than monetary compensation.
The marginalization of the novice intern is exposed he or she grows into a professional with work production for the organization without the monetary or work cultural. My assignments were sporadic and inconsistent. Although I enjoyed the experience, I wanted to be treated like a professional as I reached the completion of the internship.
In our society, internships are gaining a renewed importance. With increasing expenses in the sport industry and an economy where fans can watch games on television much cheaper than personal attendance, interns provide affordable services with free or reduced salaries. Sport teams can produce the product of the game production with the less expensive labor. It becomes the responsibility of the sport organization to not abuse intern usage for self-profit without the professional experience development of the intern.
A resume is a key tool when seeking employment. So much so, that practically every job requires a resume. It doesn’t matter what field you are pursuing nor what level you may be entering a company, a resume will always be needed. However, when we really look at the true purpose of a resume we discover why. Employers what to hire people
ReplyDeletewith experience and a resume is the best way to show a future employer that you have it. So how can a person gain real work experience?
Internships are a perfect way to start for young professionals who want to be knowledgeable in their field and gain this highly soughtafter experience.
There are so many benefits associated with having an internship. One benefit is that you receive experience in your field under real life working conditions. This is important because when your employed you have an idea of what it takes to be productive as well as what it
takes to be an overall good employee. Your internship can also be helpful to an organization because it means you need less training to bring you up to the level you need to be on to function at your job.
One of the great things about an internship is that it is very difficult to marginalize any one group. Companies are looking for fresh new talent and are willing to pick it up anywhere in hopes to future strengthening the company. It is for this exact reason why I feel internships should be paid even within the Sports Management field. As young and highly energetic and capable talent, the work we
do to strengthen the company should be rewarded no different than any other member of the team. Of course, not as much because in comparison our skill and experience level is low, but at least something that teaches the meaning of why we work so hard. That payment as well as
networking and experience are all opportunities that an internship grants. For an intern the last opportunity that may even mean the most is a since of pride and confidence that you can help push a company to maximum profits and see pieces of your work in that collage of success. So overall, internships are great opportunity that every young professional should pursue to jump-start their career.
The purpose of an internship is an excellent way to gain experience and learn in a business environment. Hopefully it is the old saying, “getting your foot in the door,” to show what you can do and to make contacts to add to your network within the industry. Think about if you were in a position to hire an individual, would you hire someone who just recently completed an internship that did a decent job for you or someone off the street with a suspect resume? The answer is obvious. The employer will hire someone who completed an internship and learned the system. Sure doing an internship is not a mandatory requirement but it is highly recommended. I believe that both parties benefit being the organization and the individual. But it all comes down to what you make of it and how you are employed. Some organizations have no clue how to utilize interns, whereas others take full advantage of interns. Organizations benefit from the free labor if it is an unpaid position. If the position is paid the amount is less than hiring someone to fill that position. The individual benefits from the opportunities to develop the skills, abilities, and experience gained by doing an internship. A student can sit in a classroom for years and try to learn a new skill but until you get out and experience that skill and take a hands on approach to whatever you are trying to accomplish, i.e. an practicum, internship, or apprenticeship it makes a world of difference. Yes, internships grant opportunities for students. But you have to be willing to put forth the effort and responsibility. If the organization is not utilizing you effectively then take it upon yourself to ask for more responsibilities. Get something out of the internship, make it happen, and the best thing to do is to find a mentor that will help you navigate through the experience. Don’t just be a number; make a name for yourself and who knows what doors it will open. As far as internships being paid or unpaid, I believe it is what you signed up for. If you are competing the internship for academic credit then it should not be paid but if the internship is paid then expect minimum wage. Consider the internship to be a long job interview because you never know who is observing you.
ReplyDeleteThe purpose of an internship is to gain knowledge on a field that someone may want to pursue. It is to help to build a person’s resume and show future prospected employers that they are will rounded for future job opportunities and it also assist an individual to figure out if he/she really wants to continue practicing in that industry as a career. I truly believe that everyone benefits from an internship, but the person that gains the most benefits would be the intern, for the mere fact that he/she is learning so much about the industry in which he/she is chasing and are being able to have hands on experience in a certain career field is also a bonus. The intern also gains by having a chance to get and possibly keep their “foot in the door”. Depending on how well the intern performs he/she may be considered for an chance for a job opportunity with the organization or being able to have benefits such as having the past supervisor writing amazing reference letters on the interns behalf and the networking from others in higher places. In addition, the organization gains benefits as well, because they have a little extra help around the office and can get a lot more done throughout the day. Although some interns are extremely dedicated to the work that they do and some work just as hard as the employees of organizations, I do not believe they should get paid. I feel if organizations pay interns, they are then considered to be employees/ staff members and not interns, which depletes the whole purpose of an internship. However,I do believe that if the internship happens to be an out-of-town, out-of-state, out-of-country internship, the interns should get a stipend to cover the living expensive. As to maximizing profits, I believe this is opportunity that gives an individual this sense of pride and confidence knowing that they have thrived in assisting with a company success, which is great for the intern and has perks for the organization that the intern is working for as well.
ReplyDeleteInternships are a valuable experience both to the intern as well as to the employer. Internships are beneficial because they teach you how to communicate and cooperate in a workplace setting. But internships do not just benefit the intern, they also benefit the other employees. Interns often come into the workplace with new ideas and an open mind. In my internship for example, most of my co-workers are in their forties, and to have someone in their low twenties around the office brings new and valuable viewpoints. Internships bring value to the company because when a company invests in an internship program, they are basically creating a long-term interview process. Through the length of an internship, a company can get to know their interns well and make accurate decisions of who is best suited to hire afterwards. Industries can maximize profit by hiring interns who are either unpaid or offered a low salary, and at the same time they are getting work done as well as filtering out poor employee choices. Maximizing the profit also means that it raises the value of employers at that particular company. If an intern is lucky enough to be hired, they know they have done a good job throughout their internship.
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