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What to aim for. Advise Needed.

  • 19-09-2014 12:50pm
    #1
    bpm1989
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭


    Hi folks,

    I am looking to begin a career in IT/ Business but am not sure exactly what I should be aiming for. I just turned 25 and I finished college last year and have a Level 7 degree in Business and IT. I am not too confident this alone will be enough to gain an entry position in any decent company so have been looking at Internships as a more viable option. I've been out of college for more than a year now working a part time job (I couldn't work full time due to circumstances) and would be a bit rusty at this stage when it comes to my skillset. I don't really fancy going back to college and would just like to begin a career at this stage. Going back to college would be a last resort in other words.

    Do you think an internship through Jobbridge would be a decent option? I've read some bad reports of companies exploiting the system and advertising rubbish positions. Slave labour basically. I could take the hit money wise for 6 months or so if it will help me get on the ladder. Has anyone in my position used Jobbridge to successfully get on the ladder?

    Any advise is much appreciated!


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  • #2
    sumsar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 500 ✭✭✭sumsar


    Maybe you should apply for some customer service / customer support jobs to get your foot in the door rather than going for interns where you will receive little to no pay?


  • #3
    bpm1989
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭bpm1989


    sumsar wrote: »
    Maybe you should apply for some customer service / customer support jobs to get your foot in the door rather than going for interns where you will receive little to no pay?

    It's not about the money right now I could take the hit for 6 or 9 months. Would a good internship not broaden my skillset more than a job in customer support?


  • #4
    sumsar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 500 ✭✭✭sumsar


    If you don't mind doing an internship then there's no harm in doing one, personally an internship for me is a last resort but each to their own.


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