What is a Starter Job?

A starter job is a job in the same field as your career goal. At a starter job, you can work with or near people who have the job you want.

Here are some of the advantages of finding a starter job:

• Build Skills
  You can increase your skills and knowledge. This will help you prepare for the career you want.
• Build Contacts
  You can learn to connect with people who can help you move your career forward.
• Build Experience
  You can use lots of different opportunities to build your experience. This will make you a much stronger job applicant in the future.

Here are some real-world examples of how starter jobs work:

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