Paid Internships

Question by Kaiser Wilhilm: How lenient are background check agencies on unpaid internships?
I did an unpaid internship for my dad’s business about 3 years ago. I am being background checked right now and they asked for the W2/paycheck stub for this internship. I am inclined to tell them it was for my dad’s business and unpaid, but just the fact that unpaid internships are “technically” illegal here makes me a little worried. Are background check agencies usually lenient on this sort of things?

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Answer by Judy
A background check is a background check. They just report facts they find to the organization that hires them to do the check. First of all, it’s not necessarily illegal for an internship to be unpaid, and secondly as long as you told the truth about it there’s no problem.

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Question by Michele: internships??
I really want to get an internship at a record label (like Hollywood Records…..) or Disney or a magazine…somewhere cool like that!
Any ideas?
How would I go about getting an internship at a place like that?

Any info would be appreciated

If you have any ideas….I really like the Disney type of atmosphere…and meeting celebrities would be an added bonus…

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Answer by Hannah G
If you do enjoy that stuff, make sure that you dont worship celebs in Disney or anywere for that matter, because some are very superficioul. Im not saying its a bad thing to do that but just realize that they are human like evryone else. But thats a cool job I think to work in especially disney magazines because you have a chance to work with teens and also reeching the general public.

Why dont you call around first. Maybe do some research online of how to work in that atmosphere. I know for a fact that you would have to study in journalism, or a feild that teaches you to write in mags. You would first have to start of small before you could work in that atmosphere. My cousin kind of worked as a reporter like those writers. She had to have a reputation and an educational backround before she was hired for that job. Once you find out about the job you want online do some calling and they probably would lead you to were you need to go to get were you want. there are many people willing to shed light espescially teachers.

hope that helps. Goodluck with your dreams. Dont give up on them.

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Question by Shannon: internships??
how long into college do you have to be before you complete an internship…i know most people do their internship in a semester or two before they graduate, but can you do it earlier??

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Answer by fuse
internships can be long as it can be. i’ve taken an internship at a communication bldg. the internship lasted 3 months. some are seasonal and eventually full time.

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Question by Shwipe: Internships?
Im in a prepharmacy program at school but how do I go about getting an Internship?

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Answer by oscarthecrouch
Speak to your advisor or counselor. They will have the resources you need to get local internships, will be able to obtain the applications (if they don’t already have them) and will help you through the process.

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Question by eric_luther2003: Internships?
I need an internship having to deal with music for this summer or next fall. Can anyone help me? My major is Music Business. So, anything to deal with music and business is awesome.

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Answer by Chris F
I am am nearing the end of my freshman year and I have an internship this summer, though in a different field than what you are considering. I started to look at potential places where I could intern. Then I went to my college’s career center and they helped me put together a resume and a cover letter. A cover letter basically states your interest in getting the internship. On the resume, include your contact information, extracurricular activities, your college and major, work experience, etc. Basically all of your qualifications.

After that, send it in to multiple places so that there is a better chance of getting a placement somewhere. Good Luck.

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