New interns quickly discover that formal job descriptions cover only part of what’s required. Much of what matters is conveyed through observation, imitation, and informal interactions.
Of course, the title "Office 4-Play" carries a cheeky double entendre. When these four plays are mismanaged, the internship devolves into a psychological drama. Beware the signs of Overplay: office 4-play: intern edition
Internship programs can offer genuine learning or become mechanisms to extract cheap labor. New interns quickly discover that formal job descriptions