INTERNSHIPS & VOLUNTEERING

Experience

the knowledge and skills acquired from actually working in a job

VOLUNTEER

A person who works for free doing a job.

INTERNSHIP

A position in which a person receives training by working with people who are experienced in a particular job.

Networking

A way of making and using contacts to get job information and advice

Company insight / Orientation

Information and knowledgle you get from volunteering at a company that you would not have gotten otherwise.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

Skills you can use in many different jobs; you can "transfer" them.

Support

a person or persons who is there when you need some help

INTERN

a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, at a job in order to gain work experience.

Mentor

a wise and trusted guide and advisor; someone who teaches you

VOLUNTEERING

doing a job without pay to gain experience

Shadowing

when you are allowed to follow someone around and actually see them doing a job