Some training programs offer work experience, internship or apprenticeship. This means you will get some on-the-job experience before you start a "real" job. This is important, because many employers want workers who have some experience.

Work Experience

This might involve an internship, an apprenticeship, or some similar program. A medical doctor must do a period of internship before he or she is qualified to practice medicine. An auto mechanic must serve an apprenticeship before he or she becomes a certified journeyman.

This kind of work experience usually takes from three months to a year. It may be part-time or full-time. In some cases, you will be paid. In other cases you will not be paid. The important thing is that you will be gaining valuable work experience. When you apply for a full-time job, you will be able to include this on your resume. Employers prefer to hire people who have some work experience.

Other Things to Do

Here are some other questions you could ask yourself when making plans for your future. After you answer these questions you will have three lists.

List 1. Which jobs would use my interests?







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