Value Of The Unpaid Internship
fter a grueling initial unpaid internship:
interview, you have reached
the second interview stage REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
and you find out the position is
going to come down between you Training costs are a major factor
and two other applicants. Each of considered by business entities
you possess similar credentials when making hiring decisions.
from credible academic Department Managers want to be
institutions, held office in a sure that (1) you can be brought
couple of academic clubs, and up to speed on the job duties
sport impressive GPAs. The quickly, (2) you can successfully
Department Manager reviews the function in the corporate
resumes one more time and decides culture. An internship targeting
on one of your competitors. your career path can provide you
valuable real-world experience
Why did they pick him / her? that your resume writer can use
Because last summer, while you to give your resume the edge over
were soaking up the surf in San the competition.
Diego, your competition was
gaining valuable on-the-job Additionally, the employer’s only
experience, volunteering their has to check your references to
time through an unpaid learn that you take direction
internship. Even though all of well and respond to Supervisor
the paid internships through the input … factors many employers
Placement Office were gone, there wish the'd known about recent
was another option … the unpaid college graduates before the
internship. If you are still hiring decision was made.
looking for a strategy that can
help your career in the long run, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
consider these factors about an
We’ve all heard the phrase “It’s dedication and seriousness to
not what you know … it’s WHO you your career in the eyes of your
know.” Being ejected from a interviewer. Now, when you convey
bachelor degree program without to them that you are looking to
any connections puts you behind be a serious player in the
the proverbial eight ball right company and the profession, it is
away. Working an internship gives backed by your willingness to
you the opportunity to build your sacrifice your free time to do
network within the industry even so.
before you are available for
permanent hire. CAREER COMPATIBILITY
While your internship employer Let’s not forget you in this
may not be in a hiring mode at equation. How do you know if this
the time, they may be able to career path is for you? Does the
point you in the right direction profession have inherent
… and even put in a good word for characteristics you wouldn’t find
you. Imagine the weight this can out about in a classroom setting?
carry in a close competition with Your internship just might show
another graduate. you that this path isn’t for you
… before it is too late.
SHOW YOUR DEDICATION
There are many employers who
Want to “wow” an interviewer? would love the luxury of bringing
Tell him how you volunteered your someone in to perform
time in the summer to learn the ground-level duties for a couple
industry and position specifics … of months and not have to pay the
and that you did it for nothing! associated employee costs, so a
Congratulations … you have little leg work will surely find
immediately communicated your you a position that can give you
the experience and professional summer’s beach trip will be much
insight you can use to get you more enjoyable with a paycheck to
over the top. Just remember, next fund it.
About the Author:
William Mitchell is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and Owner / General Manager of the Resume Clinic (http://www.theresumeclinic.com), serving clients in the United States and Canada with highly targeted and effective resume and cover letter packages since 1995.
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