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Why Work During College?

There's no such thing as "just a job." All jobs are part of your career path. Early jobs help you identify what types of work fit with your skills, abilities, and interests.

Why work during college?
In a competitive job market, part-time employment during college can give you an edge over other candidates. Part-time jobs provide you with the opportunity to:

Develop contacts and references
Observe management styles
Acquire and practice skills
Develop a work ethic
Exercise leadership
Many skills employers seek are transferable between jobs. Employers are more inclined to hire graduates who have experience in the workforce. Even if the jobs are unrelated to the field for which the candidate is applying, the candidate has developed competencies and transferable skills.

Working students tend to be more successful in school.
Studies have shown that students holding part-time jobs during school tend to be more organized, have higher GPA’s, and stay in school Up to 15 hours per week.