Book Review: All Work, No Pay

Friday, 17 February 2012 12:05

Meet Florida native Lauren Berger, author of All Work, No Pay and the CEO of Intern Queen Inc. She held 15 internships throughout her four-year college career and made a smooth transition into the working world.

Wish you had her secrets? She shares them all in her new book.

All Work, No Pay includes pre-planning for the kind of internship you want, applying for internships, interviewing guidelines, on-the-job etiquette and general tips for conducting yourself, as well as post-internship tactics for maximizing the connections you made.

Lauren answers questions you may not have realized you had: How do you prepare for a Skype interview? What should you pack for lunch on your first day?

To demonstrate these lessons, Lauren uses personal stories—even instances when she made costly mistakes. But through these mistakes, Lauren demonstrates that recovery is possible and you can go on to be successful.

She reiterates two points for every hopeful applicant. The first is to be organized. Lauren devotes pages of the book to mapping opportunities and provides a timeline for readers to track internship requirements.

The second point that Lauren repeats and demonstrates is persistence.  Many times, students believe that because an employer or internship coordinator did not call or email, they aren’t interested in the candidate. Calling back, showing consistent interest and not being afraid to try again are monumental for landing the position of your dreams.

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Lauren’s book shouldn’t be a substitute for the career center. In fact, she encourages readers to use this resource. Read this before going to ask pertinent questions about the process and streamline your efforts.

By Rachel Sale

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