Your experience for the working world begins long before you ever have a job. It just takes a little creativity and insight in order to see how your involvement in school as well as how your engagement with the community can prepare you. Extracurricular Activities & Volunteer Work While you may consider your extracurriculars as a pursuit of passion or “just for fun,” they can actually help prep you for your first job. Undoubtedly, you are learning how to work with others, taking on various roles and experiencing the highs and lows that come with all of that. Furthermore, volunteer opportunities can provide the same type of groundwork. These roles allow you to engage with the community and serve in a work-like environment. Not only will you likely have a supervisor ... Full Story