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Originally Posted by Cicciolina
sYdneY, it's unfortunate that it wasn't helpful, but at the end there are many many work experience places which are just like this. It's such a shame that there are so few places which actually want to help the intern/work experience student and show them the ropes or something interesting, but the fact is that many of these companies do not have the time or resources to train someone who's going to be there only for a week, or to show them something worthwhile. It is a sad part of interning/doing work experience though, you have to do your part in a really worthless, meagre job doing meaningless tasks, but in cases like this, it's the 'name' on your resume which shows that you were willing to do it for free for that amount of time, just because you enjoy fashion/magazines/etc so much.
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well said
i think it's a bit naive to think that on your first day as an intern at an established company, you're going to see and learn amazing things. truth is, with any industry you always have to start somewhere, and more often than not, it is at the very bottom. but hey at least you're in the door! who knows where it could lead and Cicciolina i agree, having an important name like that on your resume looks very good. i think if you take the tasks given to you, no matter how menial, and go above and beyond the expectation, then your employers will soon see your passion/work ethic and give you opportunities to move onto bigger and better things.
