Our University of Mary Washington community has a story to tell, a story about students who study abroad in Spain; about alumni who join the Peace Corps and launch businesses; about faculty who bring Think Labs – and the imagination that comes with them – to middle schools.
‘”Research shows that a lot of employers are using internships as a pipeline for vetting future employees,” said Sarah Rogis, associate director of internships in the Office of Career Services. “Employees want to see if students are reliable. Do they show up? Do they fit into the culture?”‘
What the heck?! What culture? Our nation is a melting pot of cultures. I presume they mean the corporate office culture. How about this… can they complete their work successfully? One would think that would be the most important factor, but I guess fitting into the typical office culture (which actually stifles creativity and makes people put on “masks” for fear of being their true selves) is more important than that. Wow, just…wow. That really says a lot about Corporate America. Way to send a message to the students! I’ll give Rogis one thing, at least she’s being honest.
That’s a major jump to a preconceived conclusion, Suzie. A lot of internships are at non-profits and government agencies. In fact, look at the places mentioned in the article. National Geographic, Bosnia Initiatives for Local Development, Esfuerzo de Amor … This just doesn’t fit the profile of your comment. I hope you re-read the article. In any case, every group, non-profit, for-profit, government, etc. has its own “culture”, and if you don’t fit with the mind-set there it doesn’t make sense for that group to employ you. Slow down there. So much conclusion jumping and you might hurt your legs.