STUDENTS  AND PART-TIME JOBS

NAME : NUR FAZIRA BT FAIZAL

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Students and part time jobs with the increasing costs attached to the pursuit of higher education, working part-time while studying has become necessity for many students -be it foe the sake covering daily expenses, paying for tuition or miscellaneous academic fees, or just for extra allowances, this issue has become more and more apparent in our society today. More than just being apparent, it has also become a dilemma for many students. In this article,we will weigh the pros and cons to students taking up part-time jobs while studying along with a few pointers towards the end article

The good thing about working part-time while studying is the fact that money will not be only thing which you will gain through working. It is also the great opportunities which you can attain with first-hand experiences in the marketplace that can help you prepare yourself for the real working world by learning how to work with and for other people as opposed to confining yourself to the solitary pursuit of studying. Who knows you might even be able to gain some experience in the field(s) in which you wish to venture into upon your graduation. If your are able to find the correct job, it will give you and invaluable head start in your career and you will have the upper hand the moment you graduate due to more experiences that you have to compared to your  freshly graduated peers.

If you're an international student seeking to work part-time in Malaysia, you will get to experience the language, culture and lifestyle of the people here - first-handedly working in a foreign country will give you a totally different experience compared to when you work in your home country. If you're interested to work in Malaysia but you're uncertain of the requirements and have questions in your head check out this article working part-time in Malaysia.

One of the down sides to working part-time is that it takes up time. Though it isn't as time consuming as compared to a full-time job, it still does take up time. As a student, time is one of your greatest assets especially when your course get tougher - more time is needed for research and revision. Besides that, the ugly truth about part-time jobs is that you will rarely find a job which can help glamorize your CV and at which you may not find any sympathetic ear when you need to change shifts or miss a few working days to meet your assignments deadlines. realistically speaking, most students will not be able to get jobs at law firms or newspaper companies since positions offered in these companies are some working experiences in related fields. Therefore students would most likely end up occupying unskilled positions like waitressing, dish washing, babysitting, product promoting and so on.

Behind that, some pointer of you. firstly. Plan your time wisely. Plan your time according to your academic calendar. Block out crucial dates (Example: examination dates, assignment due dates, presentation..etc.) and inform your employer about your absence at least one month in advance. Students are discouraged to work during exam time. If your semester is a long one then choose to work only during the first half of the semester, and concentrate on your studies as exam dates draw near. Second, Plan your finances wisely. Never spend more that what you can afford. Also, never spend everything that you earn. Save up to at least 20% of your earning for rainy days. If you're not planning to work during exams, then you should plan your finances in such a way that you will always have enough to spend even when you don't work. Lastly, Apply for scholarship or financial aid. Can't seem to juggle between both work and studies? Try applying for scholarship which offer financial aid to students who have financial difficulties. Good academic result is crucial if you want to obtain and maintain scholarships.