If you believe you can make money and good grades as a student, here are the five reasons you should consider having a part-time.
Combining academic pursuit with a part-time job is not a very common practice among Nigerian students and the reason isn't far-fetched.
Many students believe their academic workloads will not allow them the time to push the two.
This may be true, nevertheless, it is not impossible to make some money while you chase your BSc or HND degree without any setback.
You can engage yourself with part-time jobs like graphics, video-editing, baking, writing, coding and photography. You can even run a computer business centre.
Trust me, all these are skills you can make money from and your academic pursuit won't be affected.
As a student, there are many benefits you'll derive from having a part-time job or a side hustle and these are the five reasons you should consider having a job while in school.
The work experience
Having a part-time job prepares you for life after graduation because it gives you the job experience your employers want to see on your resume.
Aside this, your part-time job will also give you a taste of life in the workplace as it helps you transition from student life to an employed graduate seamlessly.
Constructive use of your time
Staying in bed or watching your series during your free time on campus may seem ideal, after all, you have nothing to do. But while it is important to have some free time to yourself, it is equally important to make money with that free time.
This might seem a bit arduous though, but you'll surely be doing something productive with your time instead of staying in bed in your free time.
You get the Money
Aha! this part will interest you. The part-time job will, of course, give you the experience but hey, the money that comes with it is a good incentive.
As a student who has a part-time job, you won't struggle to settle financial demands on campus. Your earnings will help you ease those financial pressure.
You learn responsibility
Having a job and making money will confer certain responsibilities on you. First, you learn how to make financial decisions. As a student, you might not learn this until after graduation, but with your part-time job, you learn about budgeting.
And Teamwork
Ability to work with others effectively is one of the benefits you'll derive from having a part-time job as a student. Teamwork is one skill employers look for in job seekers CV and having had a part job while in school, you can easily tell them how well you've worked with others as a team player.
Students Guide: 5 reasons you should consider a part-time job while in school
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