Part-time jobs, either while in school or during
summer break, are a great way to start building the basic skills and abilities
that employers will be looking for. Even if a job is not directly related to
your major, you will be demonstrating that you have time management skills and
the maturity needed to get and keep a job. You will also develop important
skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication and problem solving, all very
important to your future employer.
Volunteer work, though not paid, can be just as
important as a part-time job in developing skills and knowledge that will
benefit you. It also demonstrates a commitment to your community, which can be
very important to have on a resume.
AggiExternships
are opportunities for students to learn more about their fields in a low-stress
environment. It provides an opportunity to visit a company in your field of
study for a day where you can explore specific careers, make professional
connections, and gather first-hand experience from professionals.
Co-ops and Internships
Learn how to find the right job opportunity as a Co-op or Intern
while you are a student to gain professional work experience, develop your
skills and abilities, and expand your professional network.
Co-op, or Cooperative
Education, is a supervised, academic program that formally
integrates semesters of academic study with semesters of paid, full-time work
experience while retaining full-time student status.
An Internship
is a short term, one-time employment assignment, generally during the summer,
which offers students an interest or major-related work experience with a
learning component.
Co-op
Orientations and Internship Search Strategies workshops are offered numerous
times each Fall and Spring semester to get you started on your job search.
