I asked this in careers, but I want college students' opinions...?

Question:

How important is it to employers that you've been involved in school organizations, volunteer projects, etc. I have had to finance my own education as well as living expenses, so I've had zero time for outside activities. I've gotten a lot of great work experience though in management, hiring, training, and customer service. I'm an HR major. What is your opinion about extracurricular activities and their impact on getting a job?

Answer:
I think that really great work experience and a good degree are really what catch employer's eyes, however, when either one of these areas is not really strong the employer starts looking at other areas. For example when I am looking to hire someone just out of college w/ no work experience I look at the types of volunteer work they've done or what types of leadership positions they've held in student organizations. A person who by their resume is only involved in schoolwork and nothing else exhibits to an employer little drive and may not have the ability to multitask.

A lot of employers look at public activities, clubs, etc. that you belong to while in college. It's not a requirement, but it does look good for you.

I asked this in careers, but I want college students' opinions...?

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