Does not ever having a job look bad on Apps?

Applying to College
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<p>It's not that important, especially in comparison to grades, test scores, recs, etc.</p>

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<p>I only had one job in my entire life and it was for a week...I put that on all of my applications when asked but it never came up throughout the admission process...so I'm assuming that it really is not that big of a deal</p>

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<p>They do ask on the Common App... and every other app I've seen.</p>

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<p>What about like "self-employment" jobs? I teach violin lessons every once in while when my family needs the money, and during the summer I babysit for 45hrs/wk, but I've never had a job at a store or anything like that.</p>

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<p>I believe self-employment is applicable. Babysitting is considered a "cushy" job (I know it's not, and they know it's not, but it's just how it's seen) but it wouldn't hurt to put it on there.</p>