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What kind of jobs are there available for students? It's hard to get the career experience you need when so much of your time is spent studying?

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Thank you comment icon Well, what are you trying to enter? If you want a part time job while you're still in high school to earn some money, just look online and see if they are flexible with your schedule. If you are in college and you want to gain exposure and experience to the career you want to pursue: look for any internships, (paid or not), by searching on the web or asking around your campus and make connections with them. Luis
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Bo’s Answer

Great question!


Does your school offer any co-op or internship opportunities? These can be great ways for your to gain work experience and then when you graduate you will have that experience as well as several connections that you could leverage to potentially land a job upon graduation.


If internship opportunities aren't available, you could also look into entrepreneurial ventures. Perhaps there are some opportunities for you to build your own small business that would allow you to gain some career experience.


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Moira’s Answer

Genevieve,


I remember what it was like to have to juggle school, sports, family, friends and a part-time job when I was in high school and college. There are several part time and entry-level positions in the food industry, office administration, local tourist attractions, and more. The key to finding a job that won't detract from your studies is either one that you can get school credit for completing hours or one that has scheduled hours, where you can make a schedule and work around your studies.


If you're asking where you can find a job, start by thinking about all the different companies in your area. I recommend choosing one that is close to either home or school, that way you don't spend all your time traveling. Think about tourist attractions in your area (e.g. sports stadiums, museums, music amphitheaters, etc.). Think about companies who are headquartered in your area or have large hubs with different departments. Go to Linkedin, Ziprecruiter, Indeed, and other websites where employers will post openings. Go to the company's website and look at their career section.


One of the biggest questions to ask yourself is: what can I gain from this experience? For example, I started in the restaurant industry, working at Ben and Jerry's. I gained managerial experience, interpersonal conflict resolution, and customer service. I could always pick up an hour or two and switch schedules with coworkers when I had a cross-country race or big project due.


I wish you the best!


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bridget’s Answer

Hi Genevieve,

You might be surprised by the jobs available for students that will provide you with "career" experience. Be sure to spend time in the offices of your major and talk with the staff and professors to let them know you are seeking work, networking is invaluable!

Check for postings in the student union and job fairs, as well as opportunities to work for the school you're attending! While you might not find a job in your prospective field, you will gain skills that can be featured on your resume: time management, customer service, team work, ability to work independently....

Finally, be sure to use the career center (a.k.a. career services) on your campus.

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