Most of us have had a part-time job at one point or another in our lives, especially as a student. While it’s easy to dismiss those jobs as rather unimportant, part time jobs actually have some benefits.
- Extra bling-bling (cash)
Money. The most obvious reason that people go to work. But earning your own spending money during college will definitely be useful. Part time job won’t pay enough to live on once you graduate and enter the real world but that’s okay because for now it can help you pay for books, food, gas and maybe even occasional partying. You can also save up some cash for after college expenses before you get a real full time job.
- Improve your time management skills
Classes, studying, and working makes for a busy schedule. Many part time jobs are flexible, especially student jobs. It will take a bit of effort to finish all of your tasks and assignments in between shifts at the fast food restaurant and hanging out with your friends, but doing so will certainly help you improve your time management skills.
- See how things run and watch management / Watch how the world ticks
Have you heard of the term monkey see, monkey do? Working somewhere gives you a first-hand look at how things run. You will also be able to observe different managers and their actions, reactions to employees and customers. You may even be able to practice your own leadership skills if you train other employees.
- A boost to your resume
Having a job while you are a student will be a boost to your resume even if it’s not in your field of study. Working shows future employers that you’re dedicated and responsible. Students who have part time jobs during college often tend to be more organized compared to those who do not work because they must learn how to manage their time.
- Employee benefits
Even if they’re not full health benefits, you may be eligible for perks. For instance, I have a friend who worked at an H&M store. Needless to say she loves her job. Two words – Staff Discounts. How cool is that? Other benefits could include discounted tickets, food, merchandise and more depending on where you part time job is!
- Improves grades
Unbelievable? Believe it! When our friends ask how is the assignment progress. We tend to reply..”Still got time, chill la”. When your only commitment is your studies, you may think you have all the time in the world to finish your assignments. This may result in a less effective work ethic. Having a job forces you to manage your time and organize your tasks in a productive and effective manner. The amount of hours a student can handle varies, but for the most part, when employers hire on students they are aware that the priority is education and will work with you to make it a win-win situation.
- Opportunities for networking
No, I don’t mean the telecommunications networking which allows computers to exchange data but more like knowing the right people who can be helpful to you in the future and be used as reference. Even if you don’t gain work experience in the career field you plan on entering after graduation, you never know who you might meet. There are opportunities for networking at any company.
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