Due to our financial situation my son needs to work to earn as much money as possible during the semester and during breaks. How will that affect his career prospects after graduation?
Students often need to work during their college years, so your son is in good company. One of the concepts we like to stress in Career Services is that EVERY job has value. We help students identify that value and also help them describe the transferable skills they’ve developed as a result of their college jobs. That said, there may be opportunities for your son to obtain an internship that not only offers a reasonable pay rate, but also provides work and experience in his area of professional interest. In addition, many academic disciplines at UMass Lowell offer students an opportunity to complete internships for academic credit during the academic year, which may provide freedom to pursue more lucrative work during school breaks. All of these strategies can be beneficial to building your son’s marketability once he graduates.
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