Is an Unpaid Internship a Step Backward?

By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell

I recently joined forces with Monster.com’s social networking division to write a weekly Q&A column called, “Ask the Career Expert,” for their on-line community, Excelle (a professional resource for career-minded young women).

My first question was asked by a job seeker who felt she needed ’spice up’ her resume. Read here if you want to learn why I told her to make her resume more like a food label.

My second question was asked by a job seeker who wanted to know the best way to follow up after a successful interview. Read here to learn what I told her to do immediately after any interview.

My third question was asked by a job seeker who wished to learn the best practice for requesting a raise. Read here to find out how you can prepare and execute an effective raise request.

My fourth question was asked by a college graduate who couldn't decide if an unpaid internship was worth her time. Read here to learn what you should consider when making such a decision.

Or, you can watch the short video clip I produced below!

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