How is a student job different from an internship?
A. Internships and student jobs can be very valuable learning experiences for students. While some people may use the terms student job and internship interchangeably, they are often very different experiences. Usually, student jobs are positions that students hold part-time while they are enrolled in school full-time. Some student jobs may be closely related to a student’s career goals; however, working in any position while in college can help a student build important skills such as effective communication, problem solving, leadership, time management, and accountability. Student jobs can also help a student acquire references, make contacts that can assist them with full time employment, and enhance the work experience section of their resume. Internships on the other hand tend to be much more structured, include more training and supervision, are more closely related to full-time opportunities after college and can be completed for college credit. The structured, professional envi
