As Summer Holidays begin, this is a good time to look for a good summer job.
The right summer job can play a surprisingly big part in your college application.
Many students base their essays on experiences and anecdotes they faced at work.
The reason a job can help you is that it gives the onean opportunity to demonstrate that
you can assume a position of responsibility and keep yourself meaningfully occupied.
If you have a specific major in mind it helps to find a job related to your field as this demonstrates seriousness and intent.
Finally keep in mind that as a college student you WILL be short of money and having a few extra dollars saved up over summer is bound to come in handy.
Some jobs that can boost your application profile
- anything in an education/teaching role
- Working in a hospital or health care setting
- being involved with a startup
Some jobs can also have a negative effect especially if you are not in an active role. Several students use the summer to sit at family owned firms with taking an active role.
If you choose to base your essay on your summer job , do not write about what you did or what happened to you but rather about what you learned from the experience.
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