Interning at 30, 40, 50: New Way to Test Out Career

Interns in the office, in the field in social work, and grooming dogs might be in the 30s, 40s, and 50s, reports Beth Braccio Hering on CareerBuilder.com.

Interning is how more and more displaced or dissatisfied workers are testing out a fresh career path. They might be also using this route to get a foot in the door in an industry new to them. In addition, since interns seem nonthreatening in organizations, the role is great for attracting mentors and big breaks. It's lonely at the top, and the brass might take a shine to interns, guiding their next steps.