Jonathan F. Block’s 3 hints for how to land your first gig:

1.) Internships

2.) Internships

3.) Internships

Find someone you want to work for, and ask them if you can work for them for free. Don’t be afraid to work for free — serving people gets you where you want to be. You just have to make sure you’re working for someone that you want to work for, because that’s how you’re going to get the best experience possible.

Meet the Author: Saurabh Mahajan

Saurabh Mahajan is a State President, Youth Governor, and small business owner among other things — but most importantly, he’s a friend.