Why Work During College?

All jobs are part of your career path. 
Early jobs help you identify what types of work 
fit with your skills, abilities, and interests.

Why work during college?

• Develop contacts and references
• Observe different management styles
• Practice skills
• Develop a work ethic
• Exercise leadership 

Many skills employers are looking for are transferable between jobs. Employers are more inclined to hire graduates who have experience in the workforce. Even if the jobs
are unrelated to the field for which the candidate is applying, the candidate has developed competencies and transferable skills.

Working students tend to be more successful in school. 
Studies have shown that students holding part-time jobs during school tend to be more organized, have higher GPA’s, and stay in school.

The Puget Sound community benefits from essential contributions of student staff. Student staff members provide about 25% of the University’s non-faculty staffing and hold important positions that contribute to institutional success. Student staff members express genuine pride in their campus roles and their ability to contribute to the cost of their education.