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Are unpaid internships frowned upon?
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19 Jul 2009, 21:44
I live in a country where private equity/asset management firms are practically unheard of, but I've found one after tons of research. Since I don't have any experience whatsoever in finance, I'd like to ask the firm if I can do an unpaid internship for 6 months or so (unpaid because I have no experience, and I'd really just be learning the ropes of the trade and what not), as I'm considering private equity as a post-MBA goal.
I'm actually quitting my current job for this opportunity but I'm worried AdCom will frown upon the fact that I'm willing to get work experience [that will support my post-MBA goals) with no pay.
Your thoughts please?