SAMANTHA SHERMAN was on a marine biology internship earlier this year when a great white shark leapt out of the water, landing just inches from her on the research boat. Sherman's unusual experience made international news, but shark attacks aren't the only reason internships are in the headlines. At a time when jobs are scarce, it's no surprise that graduates are turning to internships to gain valuable career smarts. At the same time, companies are increasingly using internships to wangle free labour. So what can you do to make sure you don't end up bottom of the food chain?
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