Friday 2 August 2013

Should You Take an Unpaid Internship position?

Finding a full time job has become harder than ever before, which has seen many recent graduates resort to taking unpaid internship positions within companies. But before accepting any offers to labor away for free, here's what you should ask.

1. What are the expectations? On paper, the internship seems like a real deal, even if it's unpaid. Still, it's wise to have a solid grasp of what you'll do and the amount of work. 

2. Will you be overextended? Whether you're unemployed or have a part-time job, it's important not to let

The Top Five Career Regrets

Daniel Gulati, co-author of Passion &Purpose: Stories from the Best and Brightest Young Business Leaders asks a simple question. What would you do differently if you had the chance to magically rewind your career?
Here are the top five career regrets he identifies on most professional’s mind:

1. I wish I hadn't taken the job for the money. By far the biggest regret of all came from those who opted into high-paying but ultimately dissatisfying careers.

2. I wish I had quit earlier. Almost uniformly, those who had actually quit their jobs to pursue their

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