They’re fetching coffee for movie studio executives, or handling millions of dollars’ worth of rare art and antiques. Some are writing stories for major magazines and newspapers. Quite a few can be found working in the White House.
Often, no matter how high-profile their responsibilities, these interns are not paid for their efforts. In recent years, the venerable system of the American intern has grown into a shadow labor market — becoming what many call an exploited talent pool that persists while mostly drawing nothing more than a wink and a nod.
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