> I don't see that in there -- I see where it mentions about writing blog posts is bad advice, so this may be similar. However, I don't think they are saying it

> I don't see that in there -- I see where it mentions about writing blog posts is bad advice, so this may be similar. However, I don't think they are saying it is bad per se, just that it won't magically land you a job. Sorry, you're right. I read that bit in the linked article about getting a job with no connections.[1] > However, presenting in front of a peer group does do a couple things. First, you have to prepare, which helps you realize what skill you actually have. Secondly you end up building a lot of self confidence, especially on the topics that you are presenting on. I think you are definitely right on that. The more experience you get explaining things to strangers, the better you will do in interviews. I took the "free work" section of the article as being more focused on audition than practice, though. [1] http://cultivatedculture.com/how-to-get-a-job-anywhere-no-connections/ http://cultivatedculture.com/how-to-get-a-job-anywhere-no-co...