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5 Reasons to Get a Student Job
Summer is just around the corner, and you might feel like spending your vacation days doing something useful. A student job is an investment in your future, offering numerous valuable experiences. In today’s blog post, our student union aims to highlight why it’s worth taking up a job during your university (or even high school) years.
1. Save Money
Let’s start with the basics: a student job is a great way to earn money. Are you saving for a driver’s license? Planning a trip to Lake Balaton with friends, or wanting a new phone? Now you can earn the money for your summer plans yourself. You’ll feel a sense of pride in not having to ask your parents for money, knowing you worked for the things you want.
It’s okay if you can only work a few days a week: students are usually paid by the hour, so you’ll earn based on the hours you work. You can work flexible hours that you can later adjust to fit your class schedule. Wouldn’t it be great to fill a free period with some work?
2. Gain Experience
Many universities and colleges require students to complete internships, but rest assured, your classmates and peers will still be looking for jobs regardless. This means that when you graduate, you’ll be competing with others who may have several years of work experience. You don’t want to fall behind, do you? Every position you try out adds a new line to your resume and, more importantly, gives you a new opportunity to show future employers that you could be their next team member.
3. Learn While Working
Remember, a summer or semester spent in a student job offers much more than just professional experience. You can learn to adapt, work in a team, follow precise instructions, and take responsibility for tasks assigned to you. In a workplace, everyone is part of a larger machine working towards the same goal. If you don’t perform your job responsibly, you might hinder your colleagues and the entire company. While you can retake a test in school, in a job, you have to face the consequences of your mistakes.
4. Discover What You’re Good At
Student unions like Y Generation offer a variety of jobs to choose from. You can find summer jobs (e.g., in hospitality, retail, tourism), as well as lighter physical and intellectual tasks. You also have the opportunity to complete your internship: if your school accepts your employer as a training site, you can fulfill your university requirements while earning money.
If you’re not sure what you want to do after your studies, it’s worth trying out different fields. Now is the time to experiment and find the area where you’d like to build your career in the real world.
5. Work Safely and Easily
At Y Generation Student Union, we work to provide students with proper professional development and employers with quality entry-level employees. We ensure your safety and protect your interests: you can gain work experience with us while complying with all legal requirements. By registering with us, your resume enters a database, and our coordinators help you find a job that matches your studies, skills, and experience. Take the first step towards your future!
