The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 business leaders, representing large and small companies in a variety
of industries.
QUESTION: Does your company or organization have a formal internship program?
Yes: 50%
No: 50%
QUESTION: If you do welcome interns, how are they compensated?
They get the equivalent of a base pay: 10%
They get a modest stipend: 60%
They aren’t compensated: 30%
QUESTION: Have you ever hired a former intern for a full-time job?
Yes: 80%
No: 20%
QUESTION: In your own career, did you ever participate in an internship
that later led to a full-time job?
Yes: 20%
No: 80%
QUESTION: When interviewing a prospective employee who is a recent college
graduate, do you place greater emphasis on academic achievement or practical
experiences like an internship or part-time job?
Academic achievement: 60%
Practical experience: 40%
