As a college student you may be struggling
to find work, or even an unpaid internship. If you are, you are not alone. Many
college students are facing the same difficulties. There are several different
reasons for this. Because many students attend college away from home, they are
only available for work a portion of the year. They can either work during the
school year, but then must leave their jobs when they return home for the
summer, or they can seek out summer work in their home towns. This limitation
makes it difficult for students to get jobs because many employers want to hire
only those who have year round availability. With internships, there is another
set of problems. School sponsored internships often have long waiting lists and
complex application processes that must be begun as much as a year in advance.
Fortunately, there are ways to overcome these barriers and get the part time
job or internship of your dreams.
Make Sure Your Resume or CV is on Point
Many students make the mistake of assuming
that a resume or CV is something they should only worry about when they are
seeking post graduate employment. Nothing could be further than the truth. In
fact, students like you with very little real world work experience should
consider creating a CV. Better yet, you should invest in a writing service that
will help them write their CV. This will give you a proper vehicle for
highlighting your educational achievements. If you believe a resume is more
appropriate, please consider seeking the help of a writing service also. Having
a polished resume will give you a great advantage over your competition.
Be Proactive in Seeking out Internship
Opportunities
The most successful students don’t wait for
internship opportunities to be offered for them. Think of it like this, if you
see a posting on a bulletin board for an internship opening, chances are a
dozen or more students have seen that posting for you, and have already begun
pursuing the opportunity. If you want to get your foot in the door at a company
involved in your industry of choice, reach out to them. Make a phone call, drop
off your resume, or send an email indicating your interest. Ask for a meeting
with a manager, and tell them that you are interested in an internship
opportunity. Be sure to include any relevant facts that will demonstrate your
interest in that particular field.
Finally – Improve Your Written
Communications Skills
Many employers report being dismayed with
the resumes and applications that they receive. This is due in large part to
the number of spelling and grammatical errors. If your writing skills aren’t
fully up to par, it may be time to enlist the help of a tutor or your school’s
writing lab. If you have top notch writing skills, you are much more likely to
obtain the part time job or internship opportunity that you are looking for.
