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Benefits of Working An Internship Between Jobs

Employers always consider Job Applicant that are currently working better people to hire.

If you've had a job before, making the transition between two jobs can cause a lot of stress. It involves letting go of a familiar routine, losing a source of income, and in some cases, dealing with the repercussions of making the wrong decision to leave. However, the time you have before your next job can be rewarding. It can be spent exploring your options. In fact, the first question hiring managers will often ask is "are you working now? And if you answer NO, they start throwing the tough question at you.

• How do you spend your free time since you last worked?

• What did you do to help your job search?

• What did you learn from the process of looking for a job?

Having to answer these questions often mean the difference between gainful employment and relying on the kindness of Mom and Dad.

It's the ultimate employers trap question, because they know exactly what an unemployed person can be going through and the don't what the trouble: You're not working, and you have a ton of time on your hands. But you're too upset by the thought of not having a job (and subsequently, not having any money) to enjoy your freedom. If you've fallen victim to pounding the pavement filling out applications, then waiting by the phone hoping that some hiring manager calls, break your paralysis and find a balance in your life. Instead of fretting, use the remaining time productively.

What kept that cool company from offering you a position as assistant to the director of public relations? Was it your utter lack of experience in PR? Regardless of your straight A's in English and of how your creativity would benefit their PR department, no few companies want to take a risk on people who have been with out a jobs for a lengthy period.

Internships make you look great and are good for companies also: The company can take advantage of your willingness to learn will offering you a chance to improve your resume. And in exchange for your enthusiasm, they provide valuable hands-on training so that when the internship ends, you'll both have something to show for your efforts. Internships offer other perks as well. Because you're being paid very little (or nothing), you can often negotiate a flexible schedule that allows you free time to carry a paying job (or to spend a few hours on the beach). Plus, companies often offer jobs to interns who have displayed exemplary potential or ability.

Find a balance by dedicating a portion of each day or week to an Job Internship and greatly increase your job prospects.