| Balancing work and school can be tricky, so follow | | | | keep an eye out for positions that offer flexible |
| these tips on how to manage the challenge | | | | scheduling, like retail jobs and restaurant jobs. The |
| students face once classes start. | | | | ability to work nights and weekends is important |
| Although you may be in denial, the truth is that | | | | for busy students who have other obligations |
| summer's ending and school is right around the | | | | during the day.o Balance work and play. Make |
| corner. Back to school season is a great time to | | | | sure you leave time in your new schedule for |
| begin your job search because as college students | | | | studying and just hanging out with friends and |
| leave and head back to school, many businesses | | | | family so that you don't burn yourself out. It's |
| are just getting out of their end-of-summer slump | | | | important to take time for yourself, especially |
| and gearing up for a busier fall. Whether you want | | | | during the school year when things can get super |
| to keep your summer job once classes start or | | | | busy. |
| find a new place of employment for the fall, here | | | | Part-time jobs are also a great idea for moms |
| are some tips on how to transition back into | | | | who may be sending their little ones off to school |
| school while still working hard on the job:o Map it | | | | for the first time. There is a lot of anxiety when |
| out. Write down everything you've got going on | | | | parents see their children off on their first day of |
| this year and figure out how many hours per | | | | school, and a job could be just what you need to |
| week you'll be able to dedicate to a job. You'll | | | | divert your attention away from that stress. |
| want to budget your time so you don't end up | | | | Younger workers should always be aware of |
| with too much on your plate. This way, you'll | | | | on-the-job age requirements if you're under 18. |
| already have a schedule to give to your manager | | | | There are laws regarding how much and what |
| so you can both map out your shifts.o The early | | | | kind of work teens can do, and it's important to |
| bird gets the...job. Start your job search now to | | | | familiarize yourself with those limits. It's also |
| beat the back-to-school rush and give yourself | | | | important to know how to balance work with |
| enough time to transition into your new role | | | | school, friends and family so that you don't end |
| before school starts. You don't want to be | | | | up with too much on your plate. |
| overwhelmed with a new job, your first exam | | | | Balancing school, work, family and friends is a |
| and the start of soccer season all at once.o Talk | | | | tough act, but always keep your goals in mind |
| to your boss. Speak with your employer before | | | | when you start to get stressed. You're learning |
| the summer's over and let him or her know that | | | | valuable skills that will help you later in your |
| you're interested in remaining a part of the staff. | | | | career, and you can't forget the money you're |
| This puts less pressure on your boss to find new | | | | making that can be used toward college, a new |
| employees, and also lets you know whether or | | | | wardrobe or a great Spring Break vacation. If you |
| not you need to look for a new job.o Flexible | | | | pace yourself and stick your schedule, you'll be |
| hours are key. When searching for a job this fall, | | | | surprised at all you can accomplish. |