http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/artic...-study-over-saturday-jobs-new-report-suggests
Quite a long article, so I've selectively chosen this part to quote (my emphasis):
I also strongly believe it's important to have time for leisure activities (especially those that involve sport or some other physical activity, to remain healthy) and not just study/work.
After I got my first job, I found that employers were much more interested in my experiences and what I had to say than what qualifications I had.
Anyone agree? or disagree?
Quite a long article, so I've selectively chosen this part to quote (my emphasis):
I agree with this. I think there is too much pressure put on young people to simply get good grades, but the reality is - providing the person has adequate grades - employers actually want well-rounded people who are effective communicators and who can actually get things done in the real world."When we look at employing people full-time, we need rounded CVs," says Helen Webb, HR Director at the retailer Co-op.
"We look for graduates who haven't just got a fabulous degree, we look for A-Level students who haven't just got great results, we need rounded people coming to work in our industry."
She says one of the best ways to get the broad experience so many employers are looking for, is to get part-time work while studying.
"I would always say to a young person, work experience is really important," she explains.
"If an employer has to make a decision, to choose who to take on, then they will be looking for people who've experienced the workplace and understand what responsibilities that brings."
I also strongly believe it's important to have time for leisure activities (especially those that involve sport or some other physical activity, to remain healthy) and not just study/work.
After I got my first job, I found that employers were much more interested in my experiences and what I had to say than what qualifications I had.
Anyone agree? or disagree?