One of the Worst Mistakes that a Student Can Make

Students often make a critical mistake that often only catches up to them when they are about to graduate. That is, they often fail to seek relevant work experience…

Whether it is paid, unpaid, or comes in the form of an internship, relevant experience is important because:

• it demonstrates an interest for the profession;
• it sets the student apart from others;
• it shows that the student is proactive;
• it helps add specificity to the resume and cover letter, as opposed to saying “good problem-solving skills” or “dedicated,” which don’t mean much;
• it helps acquire “practical” skills and back up assertions that are made in the application;
• and the list goes on…

Nothing is worst than studying for three or four years in a specific field and having nothing to show but a transcript… so plan ahead!
Article courtesy of WorkBloom, an employment blog incorporating a comprehensive career resources section, including the largest database of professionally written resume and cover letter samples on the Web.

Originally posted by sarah ennenga