The first and most important tip for students who want to work is to negotiate a flexible schedule, for example, the ability to choose certain hours for work or weekend shifts, Svetlana Semerenko, a career specialist at the Professions of the Future center, told socialbites.ca.
According to him, it is important not to work night shifts so that you can rest and regain your strength. Overexertion will not only affect your health but also your academic performance.
“The second piece of advice is to find a job in the field you are studying. This way you can make useful expert contacts and gain practical experience in your chosen field. It will be a little easier to agree with teachers to attend their classes, as they always welcome students who want professional development,” he said.
He added that this method will allow students to complete their practical training at their workplaces without distractions. Semerenko recommended that students who are already working take a break before class so that they have time to prepare for exams.
A third tip is to create a general schedule of your busy schedule for both school and work. It can be printed and posted somewhere visible, for example, or kept electronically. Semerenko recommended setting aside time to complete schoolwork — this will help you avoid piling up homework and won’t interfere with your free time.
Semerenko is confident that students can gain valuable practical experience that will strengthen their theoretical knowledge while working. The expert concluded that if students start working while still studying, they will be able to graduate from a university or college as ready-made specialists, which will give them a significant advantage over other candidates in future employment.
He added that the job teaches important skills that will be useful in a future career, such as communication, time management, and teamwork. An equally important advantage of this combination, Semerenko called financial independence, which allows the student to feel more independent, reduce the financial burden on his family and expand the range of opportunities he can realize.
The expert concluded that employers have a motivated, active employee when hiring a current student.
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Source: Gazeta
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