6 Easy Tips on Gaining Work Experience in College

Graduating fresh out of college? Trying to look for ways to grab at as much work experience as you can? Because let’s be honest, not all employers open their doors to college graduates with zero work experience. Worry not! Because today we are going to list down some easy tips on how to gain work experience and improve on your college student CV.

  1. Find work on-campus

Perhaps the most easiest as well as rewarding work experience can be gained from finding work on-campus. This means little or no money spent on commuting to work, an improved social network, better connections with the college faculty as well as the admin, the advantages are endless! On-campus jobs include work such as professor assistants, research assistants, library or mail room attendant, work in the college café etc.

  1. Utilize your contact network

Like every student you too surely have a contact network of family, friends and even your professors. Someone will definitely have some insights on where and how to find work and maybe can even make a call or two to get you a work interview. College professors are especially active in their respective circles and can help give you some useful insight and point you in the right direction.

  1. Find volunteer work

Most college students gain work experience by doing volunteering work. Not only does it help you gain valuable work experience but it also looks good on your college student CV. You can visit local nonprofit organizations for finding volunteering work; your college career center can also help point you in the right direction. Furthermore you can also gain some important work contacts and build up on your networking skills as well.

  1. Opt for work-study experience

Maximizing on work-study experience is an ideal way to gain some work experience.  For many students that are on financial assistance, opting for work-study experience is part of their arrangement. A pro-tip is to find work in a department that is associated with your future career choice and work your way by supervising other students who are in the same boat as you.

  1. Start a part-time job

Probably the most common way for college students to gain work experience; part-time jobs are a great way to gain work experience. Look for jobs near your college, or even in the community. Places such as fast food joints, libraries, department stores are always looking for student employees and you can easily find a job that suits you and also doesn’t clash with your class schedule.

  1. Work during the summer

Although you might be looking forward to your summers so you can relax after a hectic college routine and let some steam off, but think again! Working during summer is another common way for college students to gain some experience. The ideal choice would be to find some work in your preferred career of choice. This will not only help you gain valuable work experience but also make finding work after graduation in your respective field easier.

 

 

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