3 Questions to Guide You Toward a Good Internship

If you're in the university, recently graduated, or looking to do an internship as part of a midlife career change, here are three things you need to ask yourself about an internship opportunity:

1 Will the internship give me experience similar to what I want to be doing in my first (or next) job?

2 Will it give me valuable skills I can use in any job? For example: Proficiency in new software, navigating office politics, learning to work on a team-based project, organizing my workload, etc.

3 Will I be working with seasoned professionals who can mentor me, perhaps teach me something about working in the business that I didn’t learn in school?

Be prepared to find out the answers during—if not before—your interview. Then, after you complete the internship, take stock of what you learned and document your newfound experience, skills, and accomplishments on your CV. It doesn’t matter that you were paid peanuts (or nothing at all) as long as you gained the “relevant work experience” employers want to see.

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NEVER TELL AN INTERVIEWER YOU WERE FIRED

So how should you address a past firing in an interview? Follow these three simple principles:
If they don't ask, don't tell. Never volunteer negative information in an interview. Prepare an answer, but cross your fingers that you won't have to use it.

If they do ask, put a positive spin on the truth. Avoid harsh words like "fired" or "terminated." Talk about things like "differing expectations," or "a mutual realization that it wasn't a good fit."

Be factual and brief, then change the subject. Finish your answer with a statement or question that redirects the topic back to your qualifications and enthusiasm for the new job.

Here's a sample of how this might work:
"I really liked the company, and I'd been very successful in the role for two years. When a corporate reorganization brought a new set of expectations from the management team, I think my supervisor and I both realized the job was no longer a good fit. What skills do you think are important to ensure a good fit in this role?"

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A quick reminder:

If you're the type that uses a particular CV to apply for different positions. Your nickname is "Dorime 💀" because it won't "fly". Our previous clients know this because our CV/HR experts always advise them accordingly. If your skills, certifications and qualifications do not match the job description, it's better not to apply at all than wasting your time to be sending such CVs out.

Tailor your CV to your prefered job interest or the field you want to build your career. It's not a crime to own 2-3 CVs tailored to different job descriptions.

Why do you think @Careermattersng has achieved high success rate with clients CV upgrade. The reason is because we won't be a party to a "one-cap-fits-all" kind of CV. Keep your money or better look for another CV writer.

The job market is competitive, therefore save yourself the stress of sending multiple wrong applications. Instead tailor your CV to your career interests and see the changes. Remember what is worth doing is worth doing well.


Have a great weekend! ♥️

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Our prayer for you today is that you get:

- The job you want.

- The promotion you’re working hard for.

- The one chance you need to prove yourself.

- The long awaited "Congratulations, you just got a job!" message will arrive this week 🙏🙏

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