Student Employment

Should a Student Work?

There is a positive relationship between student learning and work.
Studies conducted by the National Association of Student Employment Administrators show that "students who work, do as well or better academically as students who do not work".
Working allows the student to learn to use their time effectively, develop experience, confidence, job skills, and may increase chances of staying in school.
In a survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers some employers complaints were that a lot of candidates were lacking general "going to work" skills such as showing up on time, dressing appropriately, acting in a professional manner, taking responsibility for day-to-day tasks, and so forth. The new graduate who has had some kind of work experience and gained some sense of those "going-to-work" skills is likely to have an edge with employers over inexperienced candidates.
Over 2,500 students are employed at Grand Valley State University.