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I am 28 but would never consider myself too old for an internship, but only if the internship is in my best interests. For one, I would consider an internship
by cgsmith 12y ago
I am 28 but would never consider myself too old for an internship, but only if the internship is in my best interests.
For one, I would consider an internship if that was the only way to get hired at a company that I know I would like to work at. Maybe the company has great individuals that I will get to work along side?
Secondly, I would start by networking and try to get a paid position first as a juinor dev. I might be in a different position in life then you though; ie: two children and a wife in school.
- funkylexoo 12y agoCompletely agree with @cgsmith. I did an internship at age 30: it was 2008, the economy was in the doldrums, and I was desperate to change the direction of my career. The internship lasted 6 months, I was obviously far more experienced (in terms of strategic thinking & organisational experience) than other interns, my boss and even the boss of my boss. Long story short, 6 months later I was hired by the company with a decent position, salary, and having completed my professional turnaround.
- wunderlust 12y agoSo it's at least worth looking into. Thanks.
- wunderlust 12y agoThat makes sense. And no wife or kids, so my lifestyle is pretty flexible.