get (one's) foot in the door

To have a chance to do something that could lead to further opportunities. The phrase is often used to refer to employment. An internship might not sound very interesting, but it's a great way to get your foot in the door at this company.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Arnborg	-	Swedish (Rare)
Della	DEL-ə	English
Lyyti	LUY:-tee	Finnish
Jewell	JOOL	English
Lyubomir	-	Bulgarian, Medieval Slavic
Bourgeois	['buəʒwa:]