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2.   An opportunity to get your foot in the door.

Al is complaining to Megan that he is doing such monotonous work now.

Megan     So, how’s the internship going?

Al           Ugh, talk about a waste of time.

Megan     You were really excited about it last time I talked with you.

Al           I was until I actually started. I’m just a gofer. I make coffee and run errands. I thought I’d actually get a chance to do some work.

Megan     It can’t be that bad. Surely, you’re doing some interesting things.

Al           Not really. Unless you consider making photocopies interesting.

Megan     Keep your chin up. An internship is a good opportunity to get your foot in the door.

Al           I don’t know. I was thinking about quitting.

Megan     No, don’t do that. I know it seems dull to just do office work, but remember that this is your opportunity to network.

Al           How am I going to do that? Give resumes as I pass out coffee?

Megan     No, by showing them you are a hard worker. Think about when you graduate and apply for a job later. If they know you are a hard worker, then they’re more likely to give you a job.

Al           You do have a point there. But it’s hard to be happy just doing such monotonous work.

Megan     If you really feel that way, why don’t you speak up? Ask your boss for the chance to help out, even if that means you need to spend more time there.

Al           That’s not a bad idea.

Megan     Trust me. You won’t regret it.

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