Nowadays, getting a job or higher education requires both knowledge and hands-on experience, which makes it hard for fresh graduates as they usually have little chance to practice what they have learned. Participating in a short-term unpaid job during the program is often required when students decide to enter many tertiary courses, and this has both benefits and drawbacks.
There are tremendous advantages to students when they involve themselves in a working environment. Firstly, academic theories are put into practice, and students have a perfect chance to improve their soft skills. Academic knowledge is hard to understand unless we put it into action. It becomes practical information, and students would definitely remember it longer. Moreover, unpaid work teaches teenagers about kindness, understanding of society, and how to overcome hardship in the future as they face many challenges during the working period. It is also a good opportunity for them to have a clearer view of their future career since they get to know if their dream jobs are suitable or not, and they would not regret their decisions in the future. At this point, they are able to work as they please, not because of financial needs, and they would find out their interest in a specific type of job.
On the other hand, working at such an early age has disadvantages as well. Most students are stressed with their studies, and taking a job at the same time may make them overloaded and hard to balance. Many organizations require them to work during weekends, therefore, time for recreation is replaced by work shifts. Being stuck between work and study, students have no choice but to do their best. It may seem like a good idea, but the results of both study and work may not be good at all. Furthermore, youngsters tend to lose their temper easily, so this kind of exhausting work may encourage them to treat their workmates wrongly just to release the stress.
In conclusion, undertaking short-term unpaid work during a course is vital for students. This kind of job should be arranged in a way that is suitable and easy for them to follow.