How old is too old internship

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My own mother went through this when she went from a career in architecture to one in computer science. Despite getting that computer science degree, many employers were reluctant to hire her because she had switched her careers. The way she stood out was by taking a programming internship.

After she took the internship, she said that the interviewers were impressed that she was willing to take an internship to get more knowledge and experience with her new career path.

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If you have been in a job for more than a year and believe it is not the right fit, try speaking with your boss about other opportunities within the organization. Before you do so, take time to understand the different job opportunities that exist. In this case, you may find more fulfillment in your current career with a different employer. If you decide you want to make the move to a new career, I recommend researching jobs online and talking to friends, colleagues, mentors, career coaches and even university career counselors.

They can help you explore fields and decide which might be right for you, based on your interests and abilities. If you are considering a particular job, I also suggest speaking to people who currently hold that role to learn what they like and dislike about it. Ask questions about what the job entails and what skills, abilities and traits would be needed to succeed. Even better would be spending time shadowing someone in the job to determine if the position and company are the right fit for you.

You also will need to explore whether you have all the skills required for a position. If not, you will need to figure out how to develop them. For this, I recommend checking out related courses, classes, workshops and other training.