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
Steren	-	Cornish
Elin	E-lin (Swedish, Norwegian)	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Welsh
Rae	[rei]
Yngvildr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Britt	-	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Galadriel	gə-LAD-ree-əl (English)	Literature