CREATING YOUR CAREER GAME PLAN
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Things to consider 1. The pay
2. The role
It’s no secret that as an intern, you’ll be paid significantly less than your peers who hold permanent jobs. So if you have significant financial obligations, it may not be a good idea to pursue one. However, if you truly need the additional experience, don’t let this discourage you. After all, it’s a good investment in your future career!
It’s unlikely for your role as an intern to be as focused and specific as that of a graduate recruit in a training programme. Instead, you’ll be given a variety of tasks that seem insignificant, and you may find it difficult to develop key industry skills. On the other hand, you can use this as an opportunity to showcase your initiative by asking for higherlevel responsibilities that’ll also help you grow professionally. More than that, it can improve your chances of being offered a permanent role at the company.
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