Every student understands at some point in their college career that being frugal is a must in order to survive. So, before you make your judgments about this article telling you not to save money, hear me out!
Having an regular on-campus job has its benefits…for the short term. All it really is simply is a way to have a few extra bucks that you can spend. What it doesn’t provide you are the long term benefits attributing to your major or other future jobs you may want to pursue. This means that just because you got hired to work within the cafeteria or your campus library, it may not add much value to you or your resume in the long term.
Yes, it really won’t. This is where you activate that smart college brain of yours and start looking at jobs around campus that will specifically benefit your major! For example, if you are a Sports Management major then maybe look for a position where you can work within one of your school’s sports teams. Look for work-study programs, these are great to find work related to your course of study. If not those then an internship which is even better for you to work at!
Most of these jobs are paid so you will be compensated for the work that you do!
Each school is different with how they assign jobs to their undergraduate students so it is up to you to figure out where your talents will be used best. The best thing on top of it all, (yes there is something better than getting paid) is that you can beef up your resume with quality experiences that employers are sure to note when you apply to jobs. They will see you took initiative to better your future which shows responsibility and makes you a model applicant.
Bottom line these are ways you can get a step ahead of your peers and killing two birds with one stone! Be prepared, there are exceptions you may run into where you aren’t getting paid. Don’t be afraid to take it! Use this as an opportunity to build experience in your field of study. Humble yourself, it’s okay to not make money, I mean this is your future here.
You can always make money in the job world once you have bettered yourself to reach that top job that others cannot. The sacrifices now will always pay off in the long run. Happy Job hunting!