{"id":2135,"date":"2016-09-22T21:00:13","date_gmt":"2016-09-22T21:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=2135"},"modified":"2024-05-01T18:47:52","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T18:47:52","slug":"types-of-student-employment","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/chapter\/types-of-student-employment\/","title":{"raw":"Types of Student Employment","rendered":"Types of Student Employment"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore employment opportunities for college students<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>How Many Students Work while Going to School?<\/h2>\r\nCollege students can take on a range of jobs while in school, depending on their availability, experience, talents, and financial needs. In 2018, forty-three percent of full-time undergraduate students and eighty-one percent of part-time undergraduate students were employed at the same time they were enrolled in school.[footnote]\"College Student Employment.\"\u00a0<em>National Center for Education Statistics<\/em>,\u00a0May 2020, www.nces.ed.gov\/programs\/coe\/indicator_ssa.asp.[\/footnote] Of those students, the majority were employed for twenty hours a week or more.\r\n<div align=\"left\">\r\n<table><caption>Undergraduate student hours worked per week by attendance status: 2018<\/caption>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Hours worked per week<\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Full-time undergraduate students<\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Part-time undergraduate students<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Less than 10 hours<\/td>\r\n<td>6%<\/td>\r\n<td>3%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>10 to 19 hours<\/td>\r\n<td>7%<\/td>\r\n<td>5%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>20 to 34 hours<\/td>\r\n<td>17%<\/td>\r\n<td>24%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>35 hours or more<\/td>\r\n<td>10%<\/td>\r\n<td>47%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\nAdditionally, only forty-percent of full-time undergraduates ages sixteen to twenty-four were employed while they were in school compared to seventy-eight of part-time undergraduates in the same age range.\r\n<div align=\"left\">\r\n<table><caption>Percentage of undergraduate students who were employed, by attendance status and age group: 2018<\/caption>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Age range<\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Percentage employed for full-time undergraduate students<\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Percentage employed for part-time undergraduate students<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>16 to 24<\/td>\r\n<td>40%<\/td>\r\n<td>78%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>25 to 29<\/td>\r\n<td>56%<\/td>\r\n<td>85%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>30 to 39<\/td>\r\n<td>56%<\/td>\r\n<td>85%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>40 to 49<\/td>\r\n<td>61%<\/td>\r\n<td>84%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>50 to 64<\/td>\r\n<td>72%<\/td>\r\n<td>70%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Types of Student Employment<\/h2>\r\nLet\u2019s look at the types of jobs college students might have.\r\n<h3>Work-Study Programs<\/h3>\r\nWork-study is part-time work that's awarded to students as part of a financial aid package. Students can often find work-study jobs related to their areas of interest. For example, someone studying biology might have a work-study job taking inventory of lab supplies on campus. Because work-study jobs are a part of financial aid packages, students without work-study as part of their financial aid package may not qualify for these jobs.\r\n<h3><strong>Campus Jobs<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<h3><strong><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2137\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/22210605\/2736444781_2c2f91c03a_z.jpg\" alt=\"Campus tour guide speaking\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\r\nNot all campus jobs are work-study related. Students may be able to ask their institution\u2019s human resource director or individual campus departments to see if other work is available. For example, the office of the registrar might need help filing papers. It may also be possible to apply to become a resident adviser (RA) and get free room and board in exchange for living on campus and serving as a role model for students. Students may also be able to work in the campus bookstore, the cafeteria, the admissions office, or as a research assistant for their academic department later on in their academic career.\r\n<h3><strong>Off-Campus Jobs<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nStudents can certainly explore job opportunities off-campus. Such work might be related to a student's field of interest\u2014for example, a student interested in journalism might get a job writing ads for a local publication. Or it might be worth seeking a job that's unrelated to school because it offers the most hours and pay.\r\n<h4>Campus Jobs vs. Off-campus Jobs<\/h4>\r\nSome students may prefer to seek work off-campus since they may be able to work more hours and avoid competing with other students for on-campus jobs. On the other hand, some students may prefer on-campus jobs because their work supervisors are more respectful of their academic commitments and the need for flexible hours. If you\u2019re seeking work, your choice might depend on a number of factors including compensation, hours, work schedule, alignment with your academic or career goals, and much more.\r\n<h3>Internships<\/h3>\r\nSimilar to work-study opportunities, internships are usually related to a student\u2019s area of interest. For example, a marketing student may get an internship working with a marketing director and contributing to the company\u2019s social media campaigns. Internships can provide invaluable work experience, but it can be hard to find ones that are paid. Still, if you\u2019re in a position to work without pay, don\u2019t dismiss the value an internship can add to your resume and your everyday life, especially if you\u2019re exploring career options.\r\n<h3>Summer Jobs<\/h3>\r\nStudents who are concerned about not having enough time to work during the school year might wait and find part-time or full-time work during the summer break. Such opportunities can be found through one's guidance counselor, financial aid department, community members, or even online. One disadvantage of summer jobs is that they don't last very long\u2014the work is typically seasonal.\r\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\r\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\r\nhttps:\/\/assess.lumenlearning.com\/practice\/40d5e956-8180-4940-a3f6-3bda82318fcb\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore employment opportunities for college students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How Many Students Work while Going to School?<\/h2>\n<p>College students can take on a range of jobs while in school, depending on their availability, experience, talents, and financial needs. In 2018, forty-three percent of full-time undergraduate students and eighty-one percent of part-time undergraduate students were employed at the same time they were enrolled in school.<a class=\"footnote\" title=\"&quot;College Student Employment.&quot;\u00a0National Center for Education Statistics,\u00a0May 2020, www.nces.ed.gov\/programs\/coe\/indicator_ssa.asp.\" id=\"return-footnote-2135-1\" href=\"#footnote-2135-1\" aria-label=\"Footnote 1\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[1]<\/sup><\/a> Of those students, the majority were employed for twenty hours a week or more.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<table>\n<caption>Undergraduate student hours worked per week by attendance status: 2018<\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Hours worked per week<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Full-time undergraduate students<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Part-time undergraduate students<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Less than 10 hours<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<td>3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10 to 19 hours<\/td>\n<td>7%<\/td>\n<td>5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20 to 34 hours<\/td>\n<td>17%<\/td>\n<td>24%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>35 hours or more<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<td>47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Additionally, only forty-percent of full-time undergraduates ages sixteen to twenty-four were employed while they were in school compared to seventy-eight of part-time undergraduates in the same age range.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<table>\n<caption>Percentage of undergraduate students who were employed, by attendance status and age group: 2018<\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Age range<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Percentage employed for full-time undergraduate students<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Percentage employed for part-time undergraduate students<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16 to 24<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<td>78%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>25 to 29<\/td>\n<td>56%<\/td>\n<td>85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30 to 39<\/td>\n<td>56%<\/td>\n<td>85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>40 to 49<\/td>\n<td>61%<\/td>\n<td>84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>50 to 64<\/td>\n<td>72%<\/td>\n<td>70%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Types of Student Employment<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at the types of jobs college students might have.<\/p>\n<h3>Work-Study Programs<\/h3>\n<p>Work-study is part-time work that&#8217;s awarded to students as part of a financial aid package. Students can often find work-study jobs related to their areas of interest. For example, someone studying biology might have a work-study job taking inventory of lab supplies on campus. Because work-study jobs are a part of financial aid packages, students without work-study as part of their financial aid package may not qualify for these jobs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Campus Jobs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2137\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/22210605\/2736444781_2c2f91c03a_z.jpg\" alt=\"Campus tour guide speaking\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Not all campus jobs are work-study related. Students may be able to ask their institution\u2019s human resource director or individual campus departments to see if other work is available. For example, the office of the registrar might need help filing papers. It may also be possible to apply to become a resident adviser (RA) and get free room and board in exchange for living on campus and serving as a role model for students. Students may also be able to work in the campus bookstore, the cafeteria, the admissions office, or as a research assistant for their academic department later on in their academic career.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Off-Campus Jobs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Students can certainly explore job opportunities off-campus. Such work might be related to a student&#8217;s field of interest\u2014for example, a student interested in journalism might get a job writing ads for a local publication. Or it might be worth seeking a job that&#8217;s unrelated to school because it offers the most hours and pay.<\/p>\n<h4>Campus Jobs vs. Off-campus Jobs<\/h4>\n<p>Some students may prefer to seek work off-campus since they may be able to work more hours and avoid competing with other students for on-campus jobs. On the other hand, some students may prefer on-campus jobs because their work supervisors are more respectful of their academic commitments and the need for flexible hours. If you\u2019re seeking work, your choice might depend on a number of factors including compensation, hours, work schedule, alignment with your academic or career goals, and much more.<\/p>\n<h3>Internships<\/h3>\n<p>Similar to work-study opportunities, internships are usually related to a student\u2019s area of interest. For example, a marketing student may get an internship working with a marketing director and contributing to the company\u2019s social media campaigns. Internships can provide invaluable work experience, but it can be hard to find ones that are paid. Still, if you\u2019re in a position to work without pay, don\u2019t dismiss the value an internship can add to your resume and your everyday life, especially if you\u2019re exploring career options.<\/p>\n<h3>Summer Jobs<\/h3>\n<p>Students who are concerned about not having enough time to work during the school year might wait and find part-time or full-time work during the summer break. Such opportunities can be found through one&#8217;s guidance counselor, financial aid department, community members, or even online. 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