making the most of college

 To be seen as qualified for an internship or job, employers look for skills through past experiences. Experiences include but are not limited to:

Internships / co-ops

Part-time jobs

Co-curricular activities

Leadership experiences

Volunteer experiences

Research/Teaching experience

Personal projects

Hobbies

Coursework

Emphasize skills you’ve developed through any experiences that may be relevant to the role you're applying for. Focus on results, outcomes, and learnings. 

Even if your experiences are not EXACTLY like the role you’re applying for, many employers will see the relevance of your transferable skills. While internships are often reserved for third-year or penultimate year students, other experiences like part-time jobs or CCAs are accessible to students in their earlier years. 

Get involved as a member, take initiative, and become a student leader if your capacity allows. You do not need to be a leader for multiple student orgs. Commit to the ones you care about.