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Apr 16, 2009

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Compensation & Benefits	1.0
Senior Leadership	2.5
Communication	2.0
Work/Life Balance	4.5
Recognition & Feedback	1.0
Employee Morale	3.5
Career Opportunities	3.5
Fairness & Respect	3.5

US Department of Commerce Intern in Shanghai (China): (Past Employee - 2007)

“Intern at Commercial Service in Shanghai gets exposure to local business environment.”

Pros

I was an intern in the Shanghai office. I had never worked in Shanghai before, an the being at the Commercial Service gave me a great perspective on the local business community. I did research, talked to local business and government leaders (often 1-on-1), and talked to American companies about their hopes/issues for the East China market. If you want to learn about the local market in a very relaxed slow-pace environment, this is the place to do it!

Cons

No money! I thought slave labor was abolished quite some time ago? Also, isn't it illegal to work on a visitor visa in China? They can't even help with a visa!? Besides learning about the local business environment, you'll also learn quite a bit about bureaucracy and illogical incentives in the U.S. government.

Advice to Senior Management

Pay your interns! Streamline incentives to make the team more efficient.