Part-time jobs during the semester

For the past two years, I've worked part-time jobs during the school year. Not only do these jobs provide extra cash (which is always good!), but they also allow me to gain experience in the field I plan on working in after graduation. Many companies in the St. Louis area are looking for some extra help and are more than willing to hire you as intern during the school year. I also found that most of them will be accomodating to your school schedule, so you don't have to worry about the job distracting from your studies at WashU.

I highly recommend using eRecruiting to explore opportunities that may be availabe for the semester. Particularly, check eRecruiting at the beginning of the semester as there will be employers that are looking for help for that semester. Oftentimes, after doing some research on eRecruiting you may have to submit an application on the company's website or even contact someone at the company to find out more about the position. Look for opportunities in the area(s) that you are interested in, but don't be turned away if you can't find a job that specifically matches your interests, be open to different experiences and opportunities. Getting work experience in general will look great on your resume and will give you some talking points in an interview.