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How can I find a part tjme job while attending college full time?
How can I find a part time job while attending full time at college?
How many hours of work for a week do you recommend for a ju for college student studying healthcare administration and management with a concentration in Financial management and a minor in Accounting?
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Pedro’s Answer
Along with Kent's advice, it's a great idea to meet with a counselor at your school. They can help you look over your registration and course load. Some semesters might have more labs, projects, or practice hours, so getting their input can be really helpful. Also, if you're in a Work Study program, remember that it's usually pretty flexible and can fit around your classes, though there might be a limit on how many hours you can work each semester.
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Kent’s Answer
Finding a part-time job while attending college full-time requires balancing your academic priorities with flexible work opportunities. Here’s how to go about it effectively:
Recommended Weekly Work Hours
For a full-time college student, especially in a demanding program like healthcare administration with a financial management focus:
• 10–15 hours/week is ideal.
This allows enough time for coursework, studying, and self-care without risking burnout.
• Up to 20 hours/week is possible if the job is flexible, stress-free, and aligns with your career goals (e.g., paid internship in healthcare finance).
Use Your School’s Career Center: Check their online job board or visit in person for on-campus and local job listings.
Check Online Job Platforms: Use Handshake, Indeed, Snagajob, or even LinkedIn filters for “part-time” and “student jobs.”
Consider Remote Work: Data entry, tutoring, transcription, or virtual assistant jobs may allow you to work around your schedule.
Network: Let professors, classmates, and student orgs know you’re looking. They often hear about opportunities before they’re posted.
Target Relevant Roles: Look for part-time jobs in healthcare or finance (e.g., medical office assistant, billing clerk, student intern at a healthcare provider).
Recommended Weekly Work Hours
For a full-time college student, especially in a demanding program like healthcare administration with a financial management focus:
• 10–15 hours/week is ideal.
This allows enough time for coursework, studying, and self-care without risking burnout.
• Up to 20 hours/week is possible if the job is flexible, stress-free, and aligns with your career goals (e.g., paid internship in healthcare finance).
Kent recommends the following next steps:
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Joseph’s Answer
Your college courses and career goals make you a strong candidate for an internship. This can help you gain work experience while still in college. I suggest visiting your college career center to find possible internships. You can also look for opportunities on job websites like LinkedIn or Indeed. These can help you get ready for your first job after graduation.