subject: Jobs: A Joyful Learning Experience For Students [print this page] There are a variety of jobs available for students these days which can vary from working as a lifeguard at beaches to giving tuition classes to juniors. There are jobs of innumerable kinds and one can easily find a job that suite one's interest and money demands and easily fits into one's routine. Although working as a student is fun and a great way to earn some extra pocket money but finding a balance between one's studies, family, friends and one's job can be a tedious task and asks for serious time management skills. Balancing one's social and professional life is a skill in itself and comes handy even later in life as an adult.
As far as the variety of jobs available for students is concerned, one has to choose judiciously and keep in mind that the job suites his /her area of interest, doesn't interfere with one's studies and helps a person in enhancing one's qualities. Students can earn, enjoy and learn at the same time by working as support staff at concerts or a game by helping in cleaning up after the game and in serving the viewers or audience while the concert or game is going on.
The process of getting jobs in such places is simple, one just have to contact the administrative office located on the venue of their interest and enquire regarding the procedure of coming on board. The work is usually on per concert or per game basis. These jobs are quite easy to get as almost every urban city has a game or concert stadium. Furthermore one can definitely catch the game or the concert while on board and working, and that too without any entrance fee.
Working as a nanny and managing kids is a very popular option with students and has always been, Apart from giving them a first hand experience in child care , it is also a responsible and safe option especially for girls. Getting a job which can help students in their careers is an intelligent choice. For example working in community centers or counseling can be a great option for someone who is planning to work in the administration department of community programs later in life. For someone who is interested in sports and wants to make a career in it , taking up a job as an umpire for soccer , little league base ball , cricket or football or any other sport can be very beneficial.
Apart from the regular jobs one can also work as an animal or pet caretaker by taking care of pets and giving them baths and taking them to the vet when their owners are gone somewhere on vacation or are not at home. This is a great learning experience for those who are planning to be a vet themselves. Working as receptionists and as behind the counter employees at popular eating spots or hangout stores and shops is also a very popular job option with youngsters and students these days.
