2006-09-27 15:07:41 · 6 answers · asked by Tim T 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
As long as you can justify why you are doing internships &/or unpaid work.
The focus is not "how long?" but "why?" At the end of the day, remember that when an employer hires, he is looking for someone who can best contribute to the job. If the internship experiences you are getting enables you to do it, go ahead.
On the other hand, do remember that there are alot of factors beyond "attractive" to the job market, if you are doing such work in a bid to discover what you want to do, go ahead as long as you need to find out which career & industry are you comfortable with. Once you have, stop and get a permanent job, if you are still under 25 you can justify your stints, but at 40? Definitely not.
Put yourself in the shoes of an employer, would you rather hire a fresh 22 year old college grad wet behind his years with loads of college activities, or a 25 year old who has spent his last 3 years doing community service and internships to both contribute to society as well as discover his calling in life. I'd take the latter, as long as it doesn't cost me more to hire the 25 year old, all things equal, he is likely to be more certain of what he wants, mature, and less likely to bail on me after 3 months into the job.
2006-09-27 15:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by hotchocolate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with listing it as long as it is relevant or for at least 10 years. I believe most internships last 6 months or so, therefore you will want to keep listing them until you have been settled in a paying job long term. You don't want to leave gaps in your resume, it's better to show what you have been doing.
2006-09-27 15:31:43 · answer #2 · answered by strgoddss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion is to include anything (skills, accomplishments, etc.) that is relevant to the job you're seeking, even if it was an internship or unpaid work.
If the work or skills are not relevant to any position you're seeking, but you need to include it to fill in employment gaps, keep it brief and try to find something relevant with the work you did or accomplishments you achieved.
If the work is not relevant, and it's been more than 10 years since you held the positions, don't include them.
2006-09-27 15:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by kh_telco_mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it's "work" experience, doesn't matter if it's paid or unpaid, you should still list it.
2006-09-27 15:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by Just another nickname 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this experience is valuable and should be added to all resumes. your hands on experience will benefit you for the rest of your life. you earned this . i am a suprv for a medical clinic and i look for all experience. list it forever.
2006-09-27 15:21:34 · answer #5 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until you get a real job! Now start looking!
2006-09-27 15:14:22 · answer #6 · answered by CJ Lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋