Summer Vacations: Upgrade your skills and pocket money!

Taking up a summer job can instill confidence in you and add some extra money to your pocket

Summer jobs are not a fad in India. But in the last few years, college students have been actively seen trying to earn their own pocket money. The idea is now slowly and steadily percolating down the various sections of the student population.

Summer jobs are not just about earning extra money. They add a whole new dimension to your personality and give you a wider perspective to see the world.

Until now, more than students, it was the parents who were reluctant to let their children work as it was considered demeaning to work at a place like Pizza Hut. But the importance of professionalism is now widely accepted and even in our society, we can now see otherwise financially well off students, working during vacations to gain experience.

Advantages

Personality development: Working early generates a sense of confidence and achievement early on in life. One learns to negotiate differences with a variety of people and in different kinds of situations. A summer job exposes you to the larger work culture. It broadens your horizon and helps you accommodate people from diverse backgrounds. Time management skills are also cultivated as you understand the importance of reaching office in time.

Importance of money: Earning your own moolah kindles a respect for money and finances. Usually, college students are used to spending their parents’ money on their ‘social life.’ Earning one’s own money not only evokes a sense of pride but also nurtures a more mature attitude towards finances. You will learn to spend according to your capacity as well as make intelligent choices.

Resume looks good: Professional or quasi-professional experience adds spark to your résumé. The effort is by no means a waste of time or energy. Practical exposure is equally important as your grades.

Networking: You also develop a network of contacts that can later help you in your quest for job.

Options before you

You will find that pizza joints are one of the most popular employers of teenage college students. The benefits are good and if you are planning a career in HR or hospitality then this is the perfect small step in that direction. Macdonald’s pays around Rs. 5200 along with other benefits and meals.

Another attractive option is playing hosts or hostesses at various exhibitions and sponsored events. Tuitions are another profession that brings in big bucks. It is a rather popular method of earning pocket money in most parts of the country.

Online jobs where you can work from home are always an easy option. The money is good and you can edit/write articles from home during free time. Internships with various NGOs offer pretty attractive packages to young people looking for experience.

Thus, you will find that options are available. All you have to do is believe in yourself and keep an open mind. And the summers will definitely be sweet.