<p>I was an intern software engineer at a company that does technology research. It was heavy on programming and involved a lot of experimental research. It was a perfect job for me because I was competant and still managed to learn a lot from it. I got so many things out of it: the opportunity to publish research, a great rec from my project supervisor (which I forgot to mention on here), real experience in the field of my major, an idea for my essay, and on top of all that, great pay. Dream job for any high school student in my field.</p>
<p>i work at a pharmacy... i'm the guy that has to deliver to all our older customers that can't drive and institutions like nursing homes, doctors offices, etc.... it's pretty fun cause a lot of the old-timers have cool stories</p>
<p>Hmmm...now would working in a library shelving books be considered blue-collar job? The position may seem to be enshrouded in intellectualism, but in reality it is just physical labor.</p>
<p>Here's my work experience:
Mowing Lawns during summer since 2nd grade
Worked on a farm in 3rd-5th grade
Construction in 6th-9th grade
Worked at 3 diff restaurants in 7th and 8th along side (had connections)
Worked at my friend's family's chinese restaurant until it close (9th grade)
Decided to make my own business fixing computers after that
Possibility: Due to lower profit than expected, I may end up getting a job at a, umm, "adult novelty store." They seemed to like me, so yeah.</p>
<p>If you're wondering, all my jobs have been "off the books." That's why I got away with doing some of them despite labor laws.</p>
<p>Many who apply probably have some work experience. However, I dout many of them work at the same job for 4 years in a row 30 hours a week year-round to pay the bills and save for college. PorSK --- That's great you live in an area where such things are offered. Also, not to offend you, but did you have connections that got you that internship? Many applicants have intern work as such.</p>
<p>Sort of, my Java teacher works part time at the company and he put in a word for me when I applied. The internships at that company are usually filled by college students so I needed the recommendation so that they knew I was qualified for it. I got a good review from my supervisor and I got all my work done and even exceeded it at times, so I'm proud of it.</p>
<p>But I'll be the first one to agree if you say I was lucky to get the job in the first place. A lot of things just ended up working out for me and I really appreciate that. I was lucky enough to get a great job that gave me real work experience in the field I'm planning on joining.</p>
<p>And I know many Harvard applicants have intern work. It's good experience. Unfortunately it's also difficult to get as a high school student and a lot of it's just luck and connections. :(</p>
<p>I've been a basketball referee for little kids since 9th grade. (4 hrs./wk.)</p>
<p>I worked at a grocery store the summer between tenth and eleventh grade. (20 hrs./wk.)</p>
<p>I've been working at Chuck E. Cheese's since the beginning of eleventh grade. (20+hrs./wk.)</p>
<p>Kid friendly jobs are the way to go! What college wouldn't want someone who can endure hours of sugar-high kids running around, screaming, and throwing up all over the place!?</p>