Like many things in life, internships are not exactly like in the movies. Yes, it’s a way to get experience as a young professional, or someone who wants to completely change careers/industries. But internships are mostly menial work, and sometimes we can question if they are worth it if there isn’t a job at the end. In this episode, Gabbi Samadi and I share our stories (the good and the embarrassing) from both sides of the intern experience.

Gabbi owns and operates Gabbi J Digital, a social media agency that empowers small businesses to be found, loved, and trusted online. She’s also a university lecturer in Media and Communications, with a knack for incorporating trending and relatable topics into the learning experience (AKA using Taylor Swift and reality TV in lecture notes as much as possible). You can find Gabbi and her business on Instagram, Facebook, or any other social media app sharing handy marketing tips and explainers.

Together we talk about long term vs. short term internships, what businesses are looking for, how to get the most out of the experience, and refer to the almighty FAIRWORK OMBUDSMAN for the legalities and how to spot if you’re being taken advantage of. We hope this helps you feel less nervous about the whole thing, and more confident in finding ways to grow through the experience.

Keep well,

Paula

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