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I was wondering how valuable internships were in various sectors. Sure the internship has proven success for both the intern and the company in standard industries such as field research, business, and the arts, but for some industries I'm not sure what the intern gains. To be sure its hard to find a reason that any company, regardless of the industry shouldn't look to get a few interns in, as they represent (generally) cheaper labor options that are paired with individuals eager to impress. So what does an intern in, lets say the IT industry or retail industry, gain by completing an internship? Sure experience is an easy answer, but to be worth more than a position where you can gain experience and be paid in the same process with the chance to receive more benefits, the internship has to provide a different type of experience. Simply making coffee for administrative officials at Macy's headquarters wont net you any more valuable experience than being hired to be the clerk at a similar location. My two cents.