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The Forty-Year-Old Intern
This is a story by Felicia Edlin that ran in the Little Pink Book newsletter on Nov. 7, 2012.
“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” – Dolly Parton
Not so long ago, internships were reserved for college students. That’s changing.
With high unemployment rates, many women are switching careers with the help of internships to learn fresh skills and widen their network.
These days, mid-career internships are viewed as an investment to a new career, not as a regression. Ideally, an internship could lead to a full-time position.
If not, it’s a way to keep up skills in between jobs.
Career expert J.T. O’Donnell says in-depth discussions with mentors and career advisors are essential to discovering what you are interested in.
O’Donnell suggests digging deeper into why you want to make the transition. Mid-career internships are most successful for those who plan a way …