Unpaid Internship By William Frierson And Charles R. Fenner

Two sides of Unpaid Internship One of the most important decisions of our life is choosing a career. College students like us are starting to plan our own paths and futures. It does not take much to realize that the primary concerns for us are income, life experience and school credits.In order to choose a suitable job for ourselves and be prepared for getting to the workforce, we can get an internship. Internships are categorized as either paid or unpaid. They are programs to provide practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast the views of William Frierson and Charles R. Fenner on the topic of unpaid internships. Three main disagreement that comparing are the value, motivation and responsibility. Although Frierson argues that interns can earn valuable things through internships, Fenner insists that an unpaid internship is not that meaningful. Frierson believes that interns, whether they've being paid or not, can earn a lot of experience, work techniques and benefits, which are valuable for future positions. Frierson says that, in his opinion, when we’re ready to apply for a full-time position, most employers hire based on job experience. An internship provides
Friserson’s comments on unpaid internships are unlike Fenner’s. Friserson believes that unpaid internships can be motivational. He mentioned that interns can improve their skills through people's encouragement. It will motivate interns to accept more challenges. In contrast, Fenner believes money is motivation. Unpaid internships are just a waste of time. He says that students need to pay for clothes, loans and food will bring a lot of pressure. Compensation in an internship would really help. "Providing adequate compensation for an internship can reduce the need for student loans, and can motivate the student to work harder, as cash is more tangible than academic credit", Fenner