You NEED a part time job. Here's why.

Being a student in Australia is no easy task. Not only do you have to worry about semesters and assignments from the university, you also have to worry about the cost of living. An ideal way to relieve this stress is to find a part-time job. But before you do, you need to figure out exactly why you need one.

Paying the rent

Accommodation is definitely one of the biggest burdens for a student financially as rent can vary from AUD70 to a whopping AUD400 per week. This is possibly one of the major reasons why you need a part-time job.

Complementing your CV

If you want some good additions for your CV, part-time work is a great way to achieve it. These additions to your CV will definitely pay off in the future when you’re looking for a full-time occupation. Employers always prefer experience along with theoretical knowledge.

Figuring out your strengths

Engaging in different part-time jobs will help you figure out what you’re good at. Getting experience and seeing the big wide world while you’re in university will give you a clearer idea of what you want to do when you graduate.

Developing your skills

Working part-time in a certain industry will reward you with a multitude of skills that will help you if you aim to work in the same industry in the future. Even if you don’t plan to work in the same industry, you will still learn valuable skills like time management, patience, people skills and the value of a good work ethic.

Meeting new people

When doing a part-time job, it’s highly likely that you will meet a lot of new people, especially young people like yourself working alongside you. Some of them might even become your best friends but all of them will be valuable connections in the future, even your managers, etc.