Taking an unpaid internship

blossom
Thu, 18 May 2017 15:19:36 +0000

Who says an unpaid internship is more impressive than folding sweaters at Old Navy?

I hire for a living, and I think that holding down a job-- any job- and learning the ropes of an entry level position is extremely impressive. Some of these glamorous internships are nothing more than Daddy or Mommy calling a friend and getting the kid an empty swivel chair in a conference room for the summer. Sitting in on meetings where you have nothing to contribute and no meaningful work to do isn’t impressive.

OP- it could be a good experience, it could be a waste of time. I think you need to explore what they want you to do and see if you will have time for an actual paying job this summer as well.