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Reem’s Answer
Dear Akeelah,
To answer this question, I need to discuss with you! So, please contact with me and I'll make a privet session.
I'm so excited to help you!
All the best,
Reem
To answer this question, I need to discuss with you! So, please contact with me and I'll make a privet session.
I'm so excited to help you!
All the best,
Reem
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Carolina’s Answer
Hi Akeelah, I noticed you tagged college-jobs so I will assume you are in college or headed to college. There are many reasons why getting a job during college is beneficial (besides just making money - if it's a paid position), and I don't think any one in particular is better than others, just different depending on what you're looking for and what your preferences are. Working while attending college will give you an opportunity to explore interests (and may help determine how passionate you are about something or how involved you want to be), connect with different people (with same or different interests that can lead to lasting relationships or a way to build up your network), work experience related to your field of study or even just general work experience (where you'll learn how to balance and manage your time while delivering for both your studies and work).
Explore the job postings available, colleges often have a public listing of these and sometimes specific departments will also have their own listing (for example, if arts is something that interests you, head over to the arts department and check out their job postings).
If you don't know if to apply (because of lack of experience), I still recommend reaching out to the hiring group/contact, especially if the job posting is an area of interest to you. Often times when you are interested in something you'll be more motivated to learn and grow in that area than just applying because you're trained for it. Employers value this and I'd say a college job is definitely a great time to start taking challenges like this. However, try to do some research ahead of time by reviewing the job post and understanding what the job entails, and for things you read that don't make sense, write these downs as these will be great questions during your interview or conversation with them!
Finally, remember you are not tied to one specific job. If you try it out and is just not one that fits you as you develop more awareness, you can always change. It won't be lost time/experience necessarily, just broadens it.
Hope this answers your question, or at least gives you some useful information to think about. Just remember that no one can really answer what is a good job for you besides yourself. Every job that's out there is an opportunity waiting for someone with right skills/interests/mindset/etc. to fulfill, and it's up to us to make it the best job possible.
Best of luck to you!
Explore the job postings available, colleges often have a public listing of these and sometimes specific departments will also have their own listing (for example, if arts is something that interests you, head over to the arts department and check out their job postings).
If you don't know if to apply (because of lack of experience), I still recommend reaching out to the hiring group/contact, especially if the job posting is an area of interest to you. Often times when you are interested in something you'll be more motivated to learn and grow in that area than just applying because you're trained for it. Employers value this and I'd say a college job is definitely a great time to start taking challenges like this. However, try to do some research ahead of time by reviewing the job post and understanding what the job entails, and for things you read that don't make sense, write these downs as these will be great questions during your interview or conversation with them!
Finally, remember you are not tied to one specific job. If you try it out and is just not one that fits you as you develop more awareness, you can always change. It won't be lost time/experience necessarily, just broadens it.
Hope this answers your question, or at least gives you some useful information to think about. Just remember that no one can really answer what is a good job for you besides yourself. Every job that's out there is an opportunity waiting for someone with right skills/interests/mindset/etc. to fulfill, and it's up to us to make it the best job possible.
Best of luck to you!