College student Quote by Phil Wohl
““It was a rite of passage each year at Manhattan Life Insurance Company. The golden doors would open every summer to a new crop of bright-eyed college students, all of which were over-qualified for a job that required little more than a high school-equivalent GED and a fully loaded MetroCard.””
About This Quote
The passage describes a summer internship program that offers a glamorous entry point for over‑qualified graduates, highlighting a mismatch between expectations and the low‑skill nature of the job.
In simple terms: A flashy summer program hires over‑qualified students for a low‑skill job.
Key Takeaway
Consider the true value of such internships.
Themes
career
internship
expectations
skill mismatch
corporate culture
Mood
cynical
reflective
Type
informative
critical
When to use this quote
- college career fairs
- resume building
- networking events
Key Concepts
human resources
labor market
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What skills do you actually gain from this internship?
- Is the prestige worth the work?
A Different Perspective
The experience may not provide meaningful skill development.
