Career Corner: Student jobs can enhance the college experience
Working a part-time job often proves to be a very important and beneficial part of student life, both financially and for learning valuable time-management skills. In fact, studies have shown that students who have a job while taking classes receive higher grades because they learn how to effectively budget their time.
Many campus positions can be scheduled around a student’s class schedule with a reasonable time commitment; in fact, University Housing has positions available in which students work as few as seven hours each week.
Whether working in a residence hall, food service line, office setting, or a position related to an academic interest, student employment can enhance the college experience. Not only do part-time jobs and internships serve as an outlet for students to get involved, gain leadership skills, and prepare for future careers, they also can serve as a great way to meet new friends and create a social network.
In addition to the UW Student Job Center, another helpful resource for student employment is Career Services. Each school or college has a Career Services office, which features resume workshops, career fair information, and individual career-counseling appointments. Regardless of a student’s year in school, it is never too early to start preparing resumes, practice interviewing, and looking for jobs or internships.
Many campus divisions recruitsummer interns during the summer months, so encourage your student to begin job hunting today. For more information about student employment and for a complete listing of on- and off-campus positions, visit the UW Student Job Center or the University Housing websites. And encourage your student to connect with Career Services for jobs and internships within the Madison community.
Fall Career and Internship Fair
Wednesday, September 15
4:30–8 p.m.
Kohl Center
All UW–Madison students are invited to attend this fair. Business professional attire is recommended.