Is job experience a must?

<p>So, i'm about to go to college, and I have not ever had an "official" job while in high school. I was too busy academics, EC's, and many things. However, now that I'm graduating, I'm going to have more time in the summer and possibly more time as a college student to have a job. </p>

<p>But do future employers in the field I intend to go into really care if you had job experience as a high schooler or college student? And by jobs, I mean fast food, on-campus jobs, etc. I don't mean internships in my intended field. I plan to double major in Computer science and mathematics, and I plan to either become a software engineer or Professor. So, do these future employers really care if I've ever had a part-time job?</p>

<p>I ask because I'm not concerned about having money while in college. Just concerned that future employers (in my field) may want to see some type of job experience on my resume.</p>

<p>Think about it this way… employers like to see experience, and though your high school experience is really irrelevant to full time aspirations, your high school experience will help you get better jobs in college, getting you better experience and improving your chances when FT jobs become relevant.</p>

<p>So, the answer to your question is YES, but indirectly.</p>

<p>Jobs dealing with people (e.g. retail, food service) might not even make it onto your resume as a college grad, but they do build character. And give ya a whoooole lot to talk about in everyday conversation, interviews, etc. Go get a job. Make some money. And have a good summer!</p>

<p>Every internship application I’ve ever filled out has 3 lines on it for work experience (theyre usually the same apps as full-time work). I would ASSUME employers like at least one to be filled out; just to show initiative (even if it is mowing lawns or bagging groceries at your age).</p>

<p>This is the first time you can make decent money. Even if you make a hundred dollars a week that’s going to be a lot of money in your pocket once you get to school (12*10 = 1200). If you can get a full-time job during the summer a huuuuuuuge financial burden is lightened, if not lifted, during the school year.</p>