List of Internships to Avoid?

Building a list from what I've gathered from my friends + what I've read on here:

- Project Destined
- Caprae Capital
- Vermillion Rock Advisors
- Concordia Capital

What else should I add? Concordia doesn't seem to bad given what I've seen on LinkedIn though.

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some internships that have been flagged as ones to avoid, particularly for college freshmen and sophomores aiming for IB or consulting tracks:

  1. Project Destined
  2. Caprae Capital
  3. Vermillion Rock Advisors
  4. Concordia Capital (though opinions on this one seem mixed, as you've noted).

These names have been mentioned in discussions about internships that may not provide significant value or could be associated with questionable practices. Always do thorough research and seek feedback from trusted sources before committing to any internship.

Sources: College Freshmen and Sophomores Beware - Avoid these internships, Firms to avoid, Anyone care to take a quick look at my resume?, Reflections from consulting internships?

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