It’s the eternal Catch-22 of the working world: You can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job.
While babysitting, waiting tables, and other part-time jobs have long been the purview of teens looking to pocket some money while waiting to land a “real job,” the skills gained in such positions don’t always equip you for an entry-level gig in a specific profession. This is where internships come in.
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