Get a Job
At the very latest you should look into getting a job the summer after your sophomore year. If you have an idea what career path you want to follow, try to target a job that uses skills you will need in the future. Even before your sophomore year, however, you should hold small independent jobs such as babysitting, tutoring, and even yard work. Record the hours, the dates, and who you worked for. You can include this on future job and college applications.These activities show that you are responsible and, if you maintain the activities for long enough, dedication.
Activity: Babysitting, tutoring, yard work, etc. (self-employment)
Age: ASAP
Why: These activities establish the fact that you are responsible. You can include them on future job and college applications.
What: Start talking to neighbors and close family friends about babysitting or tutoring their children. Take the initiative to advertise house/pet sitting. Make sure to record how many hours you worked, the dates you worked, and who you worked for (their reference phone number) – this information will be very important when you are making a resume and submitting applications.
Activity: A Job under a Boss
Age: Starting the summer after sophomore year
Why: 1. Good way to make money 2. Work experience gives you a feel for what it's like to be an adult with the responsibilities that come with a job 3. It is a good record that you spent your time productively instead of sitting on the couch at home
What: Ask local stores if they are hiring and get an application. If you are hired, record the dates you worked, what company, who your manager was, and the employer's phone number for later use.
This article was written by Katherine Cai
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