Summer Job Questionnnnnn?

Applying to College
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<p>So I had problems getting a summer job this year. My school has affiliations with this major bank in our city, so basically a forty kids in my grade are getting internships at this bank like they did last year. I got waitlisted for a job at this bank (because they wanted to take back those returning from last year) and then two days ago got two job offers from the bank, but from two towns far away (meaning I would have to commute very far). </p>

<p>I recently accepted a job offer as a Junior Camp Counselor at this community center (I used to take part in this summer camp when I was younger). Unlike the internship with the bank it is closer to where I live, and I have classes on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6 to 9 PM at a university near where I live (so commuting from the bank to class would be difficult).</p>

<p>I'm making the right choice, right? With the job as a Junior Camp Counselor I'll be able to give back to kids in community (an inner city town) and truly learn something about people. With the job as the prestigious bank, I'll be some monotonous job like I did last summer, and not really learn anything (besides how to work in the corporate world, which isn't that important at this time).</p>

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<p>There are advantages to both in terms of college apps. If your camp counselor is a volunteer job, that would be a major plus. Maybe try and do some administrative work (ex: build a website where you post photos) within the camp and get a rec from your superior if you are that awesome.</p>

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<p>^Great suggestion. I think that having a job looks good on applications. I am a new employee at a Firestone car care store doing paperwork and being trained for customer service. Not too many girls in this field, but the guys are nice and I’ll learn how to care for cars, which everyone should know. The only thing I regret is getting up early, but I do that anyhow to care for our animals (horses and sheep.) </p>

<p>Having a job and working for what you want sure looks better than coming off like a spoiled rich kid whose parents provide everything. GOOD LUCK!</p>

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<p>when people say they worked on an election campaign over the summer, do they just mean that they volunteered? I want to work on the campaign of a gubernatorial candidate, so should i just sign up on their website, attend a few events, and that is working on the campaign? or is there usually an official position?? thanks!!!</p>

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<p>bump…</p>