What are some of the best jobs you should do while your in college ?
Students these days are very stressed out about keeping up with classes, maintaining good grades and social life while working to pay off debts/ bills. #work-life-balance #goal
7 answers
Johannes’s Answer
First off, I want to say that any job is better than no job. My superiors have often told me that they will not hire recent college grads who did not work while they were in school. Some graduates say they did not work while in school because they thought their studies were too much to handle, or that they didn't work over the summers because they thought they needed a break from the difficult schoolwork. Like it or not, that comes across as lazy, and if you have the same degree as someone else, but they worked and you didn't, you will be at a disadvantage.
That said, it is always best to strive for a job that is in your field of study. I majored in accounting and was able to work as an accounting assistant for a couple years in college, and I also had the opportunity to work as a finance intern for a summer. Don't expect too much too soon though. I worked in the college cafeteria during my freshman year, and it was a blast.
Best of luck!
Priya’s Answer
You can take tutions , teach and and learn at the same time you can earn good money.
You can do internship in your area of interest, be it dancing or singing or research projects in known universities.
You can work in art galleries as volunteers and experience a new environment of people with such different opinions on same art-piece.
You can write blogs and share your view points on different global situations, be it politics or fashion.
Crystal’s Answer
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Syed’s Answer
Dental hygienist
What you’d do: Cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral disease are all part of a dental hygienist’s job.
What you’d need: An associate degree is needed for entry into this position.
What you’d make: $33.19 per hour
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Medical and clinical laboratory technologist
What you’d do: In this role, you would collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.
What you’d need: Typically, a bachelor’s degree is required for this position.
What you’d make: $34.84 per hour
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Diagnostic medical sonographer
What you’d do: Creating images or conducting tests to help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions are all part of the job as a diagnostic medical sonographer.
What you’d need: An associate degree is the baseline, but many employers also require professional certification.
What you’d make: $31.73 per hour
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Management analyst
What you’d do: Sometimes referred to as management consultants, management analysts propose ways to improve an organizations’ efficiency, advising managers on how to make their company more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.
What you’d need: A bachelor’s degree plus a few years of experience is generally required. The Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation may improve your job prospects.
What you’d make: $29.71 per hour
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Respiratory therapist
What you’d do: Breathe in; breathe out. You’ll probably be saying that a lot as a respiratory therapist, as your job is to care for patients who have trouble breathing.
What you’d need: Obtaining an associate degree is the typical route to getting this job, but some do have bachelor’s degrees.
What you’d make: $29.35 per hour
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Physical therapist assistant
What you’d do: Working under the supervision of physical therapists, PTAs help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.
What you’d need: All you need is an associate degree to be a physical therapist assistant.
What you’d make: $26.75 per hour
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Dietitian and nutritionist
What you’d do: As an expert in food and nutrition, you would advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a health-related goal.
What you’d need: In addition to your bachelor’s degree, you’ll also need to complete an internship.
What you’d make: $26.56 per hour
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Radiologic technologist
What you’d do: Also known as radiographers, you would perform diagnostic imaging examinations, like X-rays, on patients.
What you’d need: An associate degree is sufficient for this job.
What you’d make: $25.65 per hour
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Librarian
What you’d do: Love to read or have a passion for knowledge? Then a job as a librarian, helping people find information and conduct research, is for you.
What you’d need: A master’s degree is required for this role.
What you’d make: $23.26 per hour
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Adult basic and secondary education teacher
What you’d do: Have some free time at night? You could teach basic and secondary education to adults at night classes. Job duties are similar to that of any teacher, where you create and carry out lesson plans and test and grade the work of your students.
What you’d need: A bachelor’s degree in addition to experience student teaching will gain you access to this job.
What you’d make: $23.01 per hour
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Licensed practical (LPN) and licensed vocational nurse (LVN)
What you’d do: Working under the supervision of a registered nurse, LPNs and LVNs care for ill, injured, or recovering patients.
What you’d need: Holding a non-degree award from a postsecondary program will suffice.
What you’d make: $22.60 per hour
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Mental health and substance abuse social worker
What you’d do: These social workers assess and treat people with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems; heading activities like individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and client advocacy, prevention, and education.
What you’d need: All you need is a bachelor’s degree to be a social worker.
What you’d make: $22.37 per hour
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Insurance sales agent
What you’d do: As the job title suggests, insurance sales agents sell various types of insurance to customers, sometimes traveling to meet with clients.
What you’d need: A high school diploma or GED is all you’ll need to score this job, but expect some on-the-job training when you start.
What you’d make: $20.96 per hour
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Executive secretary
What you’d do: As an assistant to an executive, you would perform clerical functions like preparing correspondence, greeting visitors, arranging conference calls and meetings, handle information requests, and prepare expense reports.
What you’d need: You just need a high school diploma or equivalent to be a secretary, but you’ll need to work your way up, with five years of experience or so, to become an executive secretary.
What you’d make: $20.15 per hour
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Sujit’s Answer
While in college the best Job to do with studies is taking tutions and it will benefit you in 2 ways one you can earn and secondly you will learn a lot while teaching.
Tony’s Answer
I very much agree that any job is better than no job. Ideally make it one that you're passionate about but it doesn't have to be. I worked at an information desk / convenience store in the student union while also volunteering for a large student-run organization during college. The former helped pay bills while the latter fell in line with my interests and was a resume builder.
Showing diversity of experiences and challenging yourself is way more important than grades, generally speaking. When interviewing candidates, I ask about overcoming challenges; I'm looking for grit and determination. I couldn't care less about your grades. More technical careers require good grades to advance into more schooling (eg medical school, law school, etc) but for the working world as long as you know your stuff and you are a creative thinker, you will qualify.