If I were to get this job...

If I were to receive the Test Technician Internship from Independent Test services, it would benefit my academic goals as well as help build a stronger resume for the future. The job pays a reasonable $10-$12 an hour which will also benefit my stock options. The job itself is directed towards engineering students, like myself, who need experience in the field. The qualifications list “Electrical and/or mechanical aptitude. Willingness to try different kinds of work, design, testing, cleaning, etc. Resourcefulness a must!” Along with the job description, which states “Looking for a self-starter who takes directions well and is willing to learn all parts of the business from managing tests and troubleshooting repairs to cleaning machines and facilities if necessary,” it appears as there is a lot of fun work to do. Being a self-starter, managing tests, and doing a wide variety of work sounds like a great experience builder for my academic interests. It gives me the opportunity to do a wide range of things and the variety of experience is very intriguing to future job offers.

The job takes any class level from freshman to senior and accepts applications through the My Spartan Career network. This means the application process is simple. The only hard part is finding a way to make yourself stand out from the rest. The internship is also located very close to the place that I will be living at this summer. The drive is only 20 minutes per day which keeps gas costs down. This job will help teach me to be more punctual as I could be replaced if I do not show up for work. It will give me much needed engineering job experience. It will also give me the opportunity to work with people in teams which is a common thing for engineering. This job will definitely further my academic interests.