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Aug 2023
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Interview Boss
About this episode

You might be early in your career, or in the midst of a career change and you’re considering whether to dive into an internship to get some experience. 

In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma have a balanced conversation as we delve into the dynamics of both paid and unpaid internships. We explore the opportunities they present, the skills you can gain, and how they can potentially shape your career trajectory. From avoiding exploitation to advocating for yourself, we'll share practical tips to ensure you're not taken advantage of during your internship journey. 

Tune in to gather the insights you need to confidently step into the world of internships, equipped to seize opportunities, and navigate potential challenges with finesse.

🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Yannick “Hey Emma and Sarah, My name is Yannick, and I'm a listener from London. I've been a fan of your podcast since 2021 when I was going through an internal promotion to become a supervisor at my current company. I got that promotion, and I've continued to listen to your podcast ever since. I love your podcast because you're both so authentic, engaging, and funny. I've often found myself smiling while listening to you, even when I'm doing something else, like grocery shopping. Recently, there was another promotion opportunity for a few manager positions. I decided to apply, and the interview process was quite intense. It involved an AI chat interview called Sopia.ai (which you might want to consider covering on your podcast), a company knowledge test, and a final interview with people. I used all of the techniques and tips that I've learned from you, and I hope I have done you both proud. At the same time, I've been mentoring Denis, who is on my team and is also going for the supervisor position. I introduced him to your podcast, and he loves it. He even said that you're his favorite two sisters in the whole world. Denis and I have been supporting each other throughout the interview process, and we both just finished our final interviews this week. On behalf of Denis and myself, I want to thank you for everything that you're doing to inspire millions of people to gain the knowledge and confidence to go for their dream jobs. Regardless of the outcome of our interviews, we're both very grateful for your help. Thank you again, Yannick”

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