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FacebookIt was my senior year of college, and I knew I wanted to get married during the year. But I didn't have a job and was a little worried. That's when I applied for an internship at Worthwhile. Obviously, it turned out much better than I could have expected.
Before I got accepted, I had to take a test (written and practical) and my results were compared against the other applicants' results. I asked in advance what the test would cover, and realized I needed to work on some of the items in my free time.
Looking back, there are several things I learned through the experience. I realized that internships are a great way to get familiar with a company, and hopefully a great way to get hired in the future. In addition, I thought, the level of learning far surpassed what you learn in a classroom. I wish I had realized this a long time ago, because it would have saved me from summers where I worked just for a paycheck.
Now the work I do means something. I can use my skills to help a vast range of people and organizations improve with technology. I'm not sure who said it first, but I believe that "If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." The landscape is ever-changing, and I love it.
