consist of joint research with a pro- fessor or faculty member or an indi- vidual project. If your research gets published or wins an award for your outstanding work, be sure to list that on your résumé too.


Part-time and work-study jobs Whether or not your part-time job is relevant to your future career, having solid work experience is better than having none. Examples of part-time and work-study jobs include helping at the school library, working at a local café, or being an assistant in the ad- mission office. Many employers un- derstand that students need to work in order to provide for themselves, even if the job itself isn’t that glamorous. Don’t be afraid to list job(s) that you hold for at least a couple months; there’s always something valuable you can learn from any work experience.


Volunteering Volunteer work can consist of any po- sition or activity that you consistent- ly participate in for at least a couple months. Some examples include being a tour guide at a local museum, volun- teering at an animal shelter, or help- ing out in a classroom. Like part-time jobs, volunteer work doesn’t neces- sarily need to be related to your major or future career, but bonus points if it is.


Relevant internships


Students should aim to have at least one relevant internship during their undergraduate career. A strong in- ternship should last a couple months (or more) and be in the industry you plan on entering, or at least some- what related to it. Internships show future employers that you not only have work experience but that you’ve “tried and tested” what your future career may be. You’ll most likely de- velop the majority of your practical hard skills before entering the work- force in these positions. And you don’t have to wait until senior year to get an internship: you should visit the career services office as soon as you settle in on campus to learn about all


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Study abroad


Many schools offer semester, year- long, or summer study abroad pro- grams for credit. Students may also choose to study abroad privately with an outside program. Either way, study- ing abroad is a great way to show your future employer that you have multi- cultural experience and can work well with people from different back- grounds. Did you learn a foreign lan- guage while you were there? Take any interesting classes? Participate in an internship? Make your study abroad experience stand out on your résumé!


Writing and publications While the degree of writing skill need- ed will vary depending on the job, no matter what position you’re in, having the ability to write concisely and clearly is an asset. You’d be sur- prised how many people in the work- force today don’t have solid writing skills! Whether you write for a pub- lication on campus, have your own personal blog, or publish an academ- ic paper, you should highlight your writing skills through your profession- al experience.


Tutoring


Being a tutor or peer advisor shows employers a couple things: that you were so strong in an academic area that you were able to help other stu- dents, and that your professors and other faculty members could trust you. Being a tutor at an institution for younger children is also a good posi- tion to list on your résumé. Remem- ber to include what subject(s) you tutored for and if you consistently helped increase students’ learning out- comes or grades.


Resident advisor


Those who enjoy the college dorm ex- perience and have a passion for com- munity organization may excel as a resident advisor (RA). RAs live with students and directly address their concerns, plan community events, and offer advice and support when needed. This is no easy task, and it often requires students to forgo their spare time in order to be “on call” for their residents. But this position shows leadership and people skills, which are both valuable experiences to list on your résumé.


Naomi Hong is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles.


Studying


abroad is a great way to show your future employer that you have multicultural experience.


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