Internships are often transformative experiences for graduates – an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a specific sector; develop key transferable skills and knowledge; and build new contacts and networks with potential employers. It is no surprise that internships are one of the most common ways through which many graduates kickstart their careers.
But the benefits of internships come with one big caveat – are they paid?
Because, as our research has previously highlighted, unpaid internships remain a persistent and significant problem in Britain, and it is undermining our collective efforts to improve social mobility in the workplace.
