Q: How do I get a job without any experience?

 A: Student organizations and extracurricular activities can beef up experience!


Become an active member of a student organization or participate in extracurricular activities. You can incorporate your experiences into “real life” examples of your ability to work as a team player, to organize an activity or conduct a meeting. You will have a working knowledge of issues related to your career choice by joining a vocational organization.

Not only can participation in school activities and groups help you gain valuable experience, but it can improve your chances of getting college scholarships. Many financial aid and scholarship committees use involvement in school programs as a means of rating applicants.

Also, you can use common organizations as a way of networking with potential employers. Club or organization alumni can provide valuable leads (and even jobs!) when looking for employment.


Here are Some Examples . . .

Boy Scouts

Future Problem Solvers

Girl Scouts

National Ski Patrol

Odyssey of the Mind

American Red Cross

Students Against Drunk Driving

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Natural Helpers

Vocational/Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)

4-H

Future Homemakers of America (FHA)

DECA An Association of Marketing Students

Band/Orchestra
Student Government
Athletics
Cheerleading/Pep Club
Journalism/Yearbook
Choir
National Honor Society
Debate/Forensics
Hospital Volunteers
Science Fairs
Art Club
Chess Club
Computer Club
Key Club
Rodeo Club
Photography Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Drama Club

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