College JobsEach college semester a new group of graduates enters the workforce. Every graduate has a goal of finding a job in their chosen career. But while they are in college, many students have to work. They may get lucky enough to intern at a business within their career field or they may have to take a job that has nothing to do with their degree. In fact, many businesses depend on college students to fill various jobs and positions. When it comes to finding a college job, a student needs to consider the hours that they will be available to work. Also consider any skills that you have that might help you in finding a job. Competition around college town can be fierce and available jobs hard to come by. If you want to find employment, you should try to find an edge to help you get hired. Working up a well thought-out resume is a key to getting hired. Student centers and local newspapers are great places to check for job openings. If the college has a workforce placement department, check with them for internships. College Job QualificationsThe qualifications that you would need for a college job depends entirely on the type of job you find. If you are trying to find a job or internship within your chosen degree field, you will at least need to have taken a few higher level courses in that area. Students with some knowledge of the field will always be given preference to students who are just into their beginning classes (such as freshmen and sophomores). So if you are trying to get an internship at a law firm, you will need to have taken some pre-law courses, not just English 101 and college math. Being a persistent and a self-starter will help you to land a job. If you interview for a job, call back in a day or two to see if the position has been filled yet. Let the employer know that you are interested in working there, not just going through the motions of looking for a job. Other keys to getting hired, either at a business that relates to your career or a different field, is positive attitude, motivation, and strong interpersonal skills. At this point in your career, with little to no experience, your job possibilities are going to hinge mostly on your personality. Also, you need to put on your best professional face when attending job interviews. Employers look for good attitudes and students with confidence. College Job Descriptions
Career Field jobs - These can be part-time or full-time jobs that relate to a college student’s degree. For example, a student majoring in economics and finance might get a part-time job as a bank teller. Sometimes students that are nearing the completion of their degree might land a full time job in their field. They might then finish up their courses at night while they work during the day. Another form of jobs in a college student’s career field would be internships. Generally lasting only a semester or two, internships give you a chance to gain some experience in a chosen field before graduation. Non-Career – Students that are not lucky enough to find employment that relates to their degree will usually have to settle on a job in another field. These jobs can be part-time jobs such as fast food, waiting tables, pizza delivery, or any number of others. These jobs, while flexible, generally have low wages. Some college jobs can be full time, though, and usually involve higher wages. These jobs will usually be entry level jobs that only require a high school degree and some college courses. |
No matter where you work while attending college, most of your jobs
will fall into one of the following areas: career field jobs and
non-career jobs, with sub-areas in each one.