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Is it more beneficial to have unpaid internships and more of a variety of experience or paid work with strong connections, but not as much of a variety of experience??

I'm hoping to make my future applications to veterinary school as strong as possible and I'm wondering if paid work is given more consideration even if it isn't necessarily as varied as having multiple unpaid internships in a range of sub-fields. # #internship #volunteer #college #vet-school #veterinary-school #veterinarian #application #experience #resume

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Ken’s Answer

Consult my answer to another of you questions. Developing a clear career focus and then exploring and developing any and all career exposure opportunities will provide you with very good opportunities for advancing toward your career goal.
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Hanleigh’s Answer

I think it is just great that you are even getting experience, which is most important. I think both are great. A variety of experiences helps you narrow down more specifically what you are interested in. Also, it would tell me as an employer that you know that this position/field is something you are really interested in because you have explored. Making strong connections is also valuable and can be beneficial longterm. I would keep up what you are doing, but focus your experience on what you are truly interested in, so you can focus your skills on one area.
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Karen’s Answer

I believe having a variety of experience would be the most beneficial.  I don't think most employers will care if you got paid and working without pay shows great desire to gain experience.  Wherever you work or do internships you can start to build strong connections.


With every good wish.
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