RP> > Basically,
  > > this means that you start sweeping the floors and soldering
  > > cables for
  > > really really really low wages but you *do* get your feet in
  > > the door
  > > and get exposed to what they do.
RP>Hi Dave!
  >Souds like a good idea, but how would you ever move up from floor sweeper 
to
  >real job? Does it ever happen? Please tell me more..
Hi Robin - granted, this is not the "standard" career route if you are
in a large corporation where the job descriptions are cast in stone,
*BUT* if you are working in a smaller ( more flexible and innovative )
businesses, there will be a lot of opportunity for you to show your
interest.  If the people there see that you are a "good worker" ie:
showing up on time, enthusiastic, willing to learn, etc... they will
check you out first when they need someone to fill a position rather
than going through the standard employment channels ( unless they need
specific skills )
The term for this position is "intern" and it happens a lot in most
media positions - recording studios, media production companies etc...
Good luck!  TTYL - Dave
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