Once upon a time, internships were merely an added bonus to an academic resume. If employers saw that a recent graduate had completed an internship during his or her academic career, their value to future companies increased on the spot. Today, student life in the world of internships has changed drastically. Gone are the days of rare internship placements.  Instead, most schools and employers expect or require graduates to have completed an internship during the course of their studies. The expectation is such that many schools now make internships credit requirements for completing a degree at all. That being said, it’s more important than ever that students protect themselves when it comes to landing an internship. Here are a few tips to avoiding internships scams that could lead to major disappointment. [Read more...]