Power Play: How Online Reviews are Changing Internships

Many people turn to Glassdoor and similar workplace rating sites to check out an employer before accepting a job. But what about an internship? As summer comes to a close, and college students wrap up their latest internships, many are turning to a growing number of websites to rate their experience. And the companies. That’s giving future interns more information and the ability to be more selective. Sims Pettway, creator of the internship rating site Canary, tells us what makes for the ideal internship and why honest reviews help students find theirs. Then, Lindsey Pollak, author of “Getting from College to Career,” digs into what interns and companies gain from hearing honest feedback, and why internships have gone from “nice to have” to “must have” for young careers. Correction Sims Pettway works for Bain & Company. An earlier version of this podcast episode introduced him as working for Bain Capital. (Corrected on August 16) Send us your stories about work and careers! Email [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 212-416-2394. Further Reading The Whisper Networks Where Interns Rate Their Bosses  Fewer DC Interns Work for Free  Summer Interns Jilt Companies as Better Offers Come Along   Workplace Report  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices