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Job suggestions for business majors while still in college?

Hey all, I'm a business major and I'm thinking about getting a part-time job during college that aligns with my major. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice regarding suitable positions? Appreciate the help!

a year ago

Absolutely, having a part-time job in college can be a great way to gain practical experience and build valuable skills related to your major. As a business major, you'll want to look for positions that will enhance your understanding of key business concepts and provide opportunities to apply what you're learning in the classroom.

1. Internship at a Local Business: Interning at a local business can grant you a hands-on experience of how businesses operate. From a marketing agency, financial consulting firm, to a startup, there are tons of opportunities.

2. Campus Job in Financial Aid/Bursar’s Office: Working in financial aid or the bursar's office can offer a glimpse of financial operations, along with an understanding of budgeting and fiscal management.

3. On-Campus Resident Assistant (RA): Although this is not directly related to business, you can develop needed skills like team management, problem-solving, and time management, which are all crucial in the business world.

4. Research Assistant: If you have faculty doing research in a business-related field, try to get an assistantship. You could learn a lot about data analysis or industry-specific knowledge.

5. Marketing/Sales Representative for a local or campus business: Many businesses look for students to help market their products to the college demographic, offering valuable sales and marketing exposure.

Remember to balance your work commitments with your classes, maintaining good academic standing is crucial too. Success in any of these roles could lead to great recommendations and networking connections that could open doors in the future. Good luck with your job search!

a year ago

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