Working in education, we understand that college is an option for most students but working usually is not. Some students are furthering their education here at Calhoun because of the animosity that they feel towards their current job. If you are one of those students, here are some ideas to help you make the most out of the job you hate.
1. Make your workspace comfortable for you! If you are working at a desk, have items around you that lift your spirits in a positive way. Pictures of people or places that remind you of a happy memory or memories are always a nice morale booster to get you through the rough days. Other times, it is the simple things like little gadgets on your desk or music that can help you get through the day. Whatever the space may be, make it comfortable and cozy for you. 2. Set goals for yourself. No matter who you are, it feels good to accomplish something. It may be the competitor in you or the desire for recognition. Setting goals cannot only make the workday go by faster, but it can also help you get work done. 3. Take advantage of your breaks. Go outside and get some fresh air if you can. If your company offers wellness time, go exercise. Get your mind off work and clear your head. Again, it is about the little things like doing a puzzle, coloring or playing cards that can make you focus on something else rather than thinking about how you have to get back to work. If you are on your phone, you are not really giving your mind the rest and break it needs. 4. Continue to learn. If your job is becoming routine, take the opportunity to express your interest in learning more to your supervisor. Sometimes all it takes is for you to ask and you could potentially open avenues in your career that you did not know existed. Continuing to learn about your job and the company is going to make things more exciting! 5. Be grateful. At some point, we all ride the struggle bus in the morning and have no desire to go to work, but guess what? You have a job! It is easy to forget sometimes what it feels like when you do not have a job when you are working a job you hate. At least it pays! A paying job is better than no job. Be grateful for the income and know that there are ways to make it better.
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It's one of the burning questions most employers will ask during an interview. What most people do not realize, is that employers really take how you respond to this question into consideration.
The most common response is "I don't have any." We all have a weakness and strength. When responding to this question, you need to have an answer that is relevant to the job you are interviewing for, along with an example to support your response. The trick for answering your weakness is by turning your weakness into a positive. You also want to state what you are doing to overcome that weakness. For example, "I tend to automatically take the leadership role when working in groups. This is a weakness, as I need to figure out my role within a group before assuming leadership. I am working on this by collaborating with the team to identify everyone's strengths before taking charge." This example is showing that yes, you do have a weakness, you are aware of it, but you are working on it. You have been offered a co-op position, congratulations! Now what? Sometimes students are so overwhelmed with excited that reality can set in that co-op positions are opportunities that can lead into a career, it's not like just walking into Pizza Hut. What do you do now?
Most of all, good luck! You will do great. It's ok to be nervous, we all have been there. Just know, you have a support system to help you. As a say to all my co-ops, "Happy Co-Oping!" I know when most people think about work-based learning (WBL), they don't think about how it could be done virtually. When you think about the definition of WBL, most of the time you think about hands-on experience. Due to covid, a number of companies had to look at ways co-op students could still maintain their position working from home.
Is it possible? Absolutely! They are many companies that have completely remote internship and co-op opportunities for students, you just have to look for them! What is important about having a virtual internship, is upholding all digital citizenship standards. Maintaining proper etiquette and security is important to any job, but remotely is even more crucial. Check out my "Citizen" tab to learn more about digital citizenship and how you can maintain it! |
AuthorI'm Rachel! I love working with college students to help them find related work experience through work-based learning opportunities! Feel free to read my blogs. ArchivesCategories |