"A good summer job" can mean anything depending on your needs. Are you focused on building your resume or having the best summer ever? The two are not exclusive depending on your goals and dreams. Here's a list of topics to think about with regard to summer employment:
- Do you want something interesting and fun?
- Should it have bright co-workers around your age?
- Do you need something intellectually challenging?
- Are you looking for a neat boss and a great mentor?
- Does it have to pay well?
- Should it relate to your major?
- Do you need lessons about yourself and the world of work?
- Should it be gratifying and makes the world a better place?
- Does it provide an outstanding foundation for a future career?
- Should it help get you into a top ranked grad school?
- Does it leave plenty of time to enjoy the summer?
- Should it be walking distance from your home?
- Are you looking for ideas for a topic from your thesis?
Anything is possible. Making it a reality is the challenge.
