When you’re out of work, it’s often hard to think about anything else other than finally getting a real live job — and a paycheck. So when websites like mine talk about the value of volunteering during job search, sometimes the advice falls with a dull thud. I can understand that reaction. Volunteer? Are you […]
Are Unpaid Internships Worth The Effort?
There’s been a lot of discussion about unpaid internships, with strong opinions on either side. So are unpaid internships worth the effort? Well, I know quite a few people who used unpaid internships to get themselves into a field they really wanted. After they tried every other way they could think of to get a […]