Working Student Tips And Tricks

Most undergraduates find jobs that can give them both the experience they need and the money they can use for extra expenses or savings. Being a working student can be both overwhelming and tiresome, and undeniably speaking, doing both academics and work can be such an amazing skill. Most jobs acquired by undergraduates are the ones that do not necessarily require a level of expertise but rather require a personality of determination and quality of work. But, just like any other professional employee and applicant, to get a proper job, you need to undergo all the basic necessities such as writing resumes, going on job interviews, skill training, and more. To help existing and aspiring working students, here are some tips and tricks that can really save your career life.

1. Resumes are a crucial part of the job.

If you are applying for a job, any job, you must know that writing your resume is just the first step in the process. Undeniably speaking, you might think, “what would I write in it? I have no experience, and I haven’t finished my education or whatsoever,” but that would not be a problem; the only crucial thing to remember is you should know how to effectively write a resume and know how long should a cover letter be, with this knowledge it will not only help you in getting the job but could really help you in the long run. 

2. Time Management

Like said, being an employee and a student at the same time could really be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know how to manage your time. Balancing two important roles in your life could be extremely stressful; thus, creating a schedule or a fixed routine between two roles could really be a great idea. For instance, you can schedule your free time to study or at least take an hour or so from work to read and do your job as a student.

3. Save up

Undeniably, it is really difficult to save money especially when you are a working student who spends the money you earned on school tuition, projects, and even to financially support the family. But as much as possible, set aside some cash for your personal needs, especially for when you’ll really need it. For instance, you can save at least 5% of your money for your personal expenses and necessities. 

4. Consider the job place’s location and accessibility.

With traffic and schedule hassling you to keep up with your job and academics, you should really take into consideration the location of the job you want to apply for. It would be really convenient if you search for jobs that are at least 10 minutes away from school or from home. With this, you can effectively balance your schedule and duties at both work and school.

5. Have a support system

More often, working students get frustrated and stressed with their situation, especially when they are doing it on their own. Having a support system allows you to relate to other people and somehow ease the tension and pressure you might feel. Maintaining both jobs can be exhausting and frustrating, and while you might not realize it, oftentimes, all you really need is someone with whom to discuss and relate your challenges.

6. Find time to rest

Truthfully speaking, there will come a point in your working student life wherein you’ll be deprived of sleep, hydration, energy, and motivation to keep going forward. Lack of these basic human necessities results in you losing your focus and even the quality of both your work and school. Relating this tip to time management, your time to rest and recharge should always be your priority too. Because as much as it is important to earn and effectively learn, your health is as important too.