Guests this week: Are interns being used by employers to cut labour costs, is it unrealistic to expect payment for training work in an economic downturn and are internships worth it — for job seekers and employers? We debate the highs and lows of internships with Ben Rosen, managing director of Inspiring Interns, a recruitment company that specialises in finding graduates three-month internships in their desired field of work, and Alex Try, co-founder of Interns Anonymous — an online community where users can share their internship experiences.
News review: We worry about some of the scary stats in the news this week, including the leaked data that suggests the recent Budget will cost 1.3m jobs, we ask should you and would you relocate for work, after work and pension secretary Iain Duncan Smith floated the idea that unemployed people should be encouraged to move to find jobs, and we encourage university leavers to look to small companies and under-subscribed sectors after reading the new High Fliers survey which found, in some sectors, graduates face 270 rivals for a each job.
Dear Julian: Julian Linley's experience of grilling celebs and climbing the career ladder in publishing have taught him a few things about interviews. He offers some advice on how to make a good impression.
You can post your burning questions in the comments section below or over in the Careers forum and Julian will address them in the podcast.
Q&A review: Coping with public sector cuts. Our experts say adopt a more flexible approach to your role, or you might find yourself without one.
The jobs top 10: One for the high fliers, we've picked roles all with the added perk of international travel. The chart includes a head of cabin crew post with Virgin Atlantic.
For more information — and, of course, more jobs — go to jobs.guardian.co.uk.
Q&As coming up:
6 July: Internships — should you (and would you) take an unpaid placement?
7 July: Routes into HR
8 July: What can I do with an arts degree?
9 July: Routes into lecturing (higher and further education)
