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Career Corner

Student Jobs Can Enhance the College Experience

Working a part-time job often proves to be an important and beneficial part of student life by offering financial benefits and a chance to develop valuable time-management skills. In fact, studies have shown that students who have jobs 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 and have 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 provide a great way to meet new friends and create a social network.

In addition to the UW Student Job Center, Career Services is a helpful resource. 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.

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 Student Employment Listings (jobcenter.wisc.edu). Encourage your student to connect with Career Services for jobs and internships within the Madison community.


Fall Career and Internship Fair

Thursday, September 20, 2012
4:30–8 p.m.
Kohl Center

All UW–Madison students are invited to attend this fair. Your student can visit their Career Services website to register and find important tips.