Senior Year: on-campus job that lasts a year OR

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<p>an internship?</p>

<p>Which would you prefer? I just went to an interview with 3 archivists from my campus library. The position they advertised was 20 hours a week, I would be paid minimum wage and it involved learning how to digitize historical records about the university and our city. I graduate next year, and if selected for the job, I wouldn't have to worry about looking for post-graduate employment right away. </p>

<p>However, the job has nothing to do with my major, Corporate Communications. I have 8 classes ahead of me and I'm starting to believe that instead of another job I should apply for internships. </p>

<p>Another issue is the supervisor. I arrived on time for the interview and answered the group's questions, but she appeared to be annoyed with me. The other staff members were friendlier. I feel that I might not be hired because the supervisor has a problem with my presence. Because the department deals with archives, I assumed that I was going to be working with college professors and older people. However this department is run by graduate students and I fear that their attitudes will create a hostile work environment. </p>

<p>Need some advice on what to do!</p>

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<p>I’d do something relevant to your major. No one is going to be impressed that you worked at McDonalds if your major isn’t food service.</p>

<p>And I wouldn’t worry about interviewers. You know…not judging a book by its cover. They could be “tough guying” you just to throw you off balance.</p>