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Interview with Chloe Hall: Designer, Photographer, and Student

Nashville born and raised, Chloe Hall is a Design Communications major at Belmont University with a minor in Business. Accomplishing every artists’ dream, she has turned her passion into a full-blown business: drawing, photographing, and designing beautiful branding for her business clients. With over 73,000 followers on Instagram, she is both a creative and process-driven professional who has inspired our team at WayUp. Check out her story below.

Tell us how you first got into photography, and why you used Instagram to promote your work.

I started taking an interest in photography in middle school, but I didn’t get into portrait photography and fashion photography until February of this year. My first shoot came up when an artist at Belmont wanted photos done. She had seen my Instagram account and wanted to give me a shot. She offered to pay me, and that blew my mind! From there, I worked almost every day at generating content for social media. Using Instagram has been a great platform for getting my name out there as a photographer and designer.

What is the best part about studying design? What is the hardest?

The best part about being a Design major are the classes. Most of them are studio classes like drawing, or graphic design. There are a lot of hands-on classes that shape our craft and build on our abilities as artists. The hardest part of being a design major is the workload. Our classes are much longer than normal 50-minute classes and we constantly have projects do throughout the week. Each of our studio classes are 3 hours long and nearly every day we have some kind of project due. It is very time-consuming in and outside of the classroom, but it is definitely preparing us for the real world pace.

What’s a photograph that you’re most proud of and why?

I love this photo of [my friend] Taylor because the whole shoot was styled well, and the colors were perfect for the look that she wanted.

What has been the coolest experience you’ve had through your Instagram?

I was flown out to Colorado for a music festival called Rendezvous. I got to shoot photos of live performances by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Johnnyswim, Holly Williams, and Chris Stapleton. It was a great opportunity that I will never forget!

How do you handle negative comments on your photographs?

You have to be confident in what you do: for every person who doesn’t like it, there are hundreds that do. You can’t be upset at someone who has a valid opinion…Just hold true to what you do and keep pushing forward in improving in your craft.

As an artist, how do you continue to stay creative?

I discipline myself to continually create, even when I don’t feel like it. Being disciplined in any creative field is key to keeping a fresh look on your craft. It is important to post even when you don’t have content because that forces you to put content out and constantly create. It is also good to keep your audience engaged in your work. If you don’t post, people will lose interest.

Some work turns out better than others, but to get into a routine of creating something new, whether that’s photography or graphic design, will only stretch your creativity and ability to problem solve.

What advice would you give students who are looking to pursue photography?

1. Value your work.

2. Continually create and work out of your comfort zone.

3. Reach out to people in your field

4. Post one to two good photos to social media every day (it’s a discipline)

5. Keep it fun. You’ll get burnt out very quickly if success and money overtake creativity.

Top Photo Credit: CW Design

5 Things You’re Forgetting to Bring to Your Interview

Memory retention plays a big role in the success of your interview: You practice your answers to tough questions and recite information about the company and the role. Because of this, you don’t necessarily put emphasis on the tangible items that can help you out on the big day. Think you’re fine without them? Think again: These 5 extremely useful items will not only relieve stress but will also help to jog your memory during an interview.

1. A screenshot of directions on your phone

Even if you’ve looked up the directions to the office, spotty wifi – or lack thereof, if you’re taking public transportation – can interfere with your access to navigation apps. Getting lost, panicking and rushing into the office soaked in sweat just isn’t a great look for your interview. Instead, look up the location the night before and take a screenshot of the directions. You’ll be able to easily access directions regardless of wifi and make it to your interview on time, stress-free.

2. Notes about the company

You’ve done a lot of research about the position and the company, and you won’t be able to impress your interviewer without referencing the information. Bringing your notes can help serve as the perfect cheat sheet as you wait for your interview to start, so jot everything down on paper or in the notes section of your phone. This will allow you to review everything you’ve researched so that the information is fresh in your mind.

3. Several copies of your resume (in a folder!)

It doesn’t matter if you’ve sent your resume over to interviewers – chances are that they have multiple candidates in the pipeline and need something to jostle their memory during the interview. For each interview, you also need to be prepared to meet with more than one person (if this happens, it’s a good sign!), so print out several copies of your resume the night before. Keep the copies in a folder so that they don’t get crumpled in your bag.

4. A list of questions

It may seem silly to bring in a list of questions to your interview, but you have a lot of things that you already need to remember – and most of your energy has been dedicated to answering the challenging questions that will come your way. When the interview ends, you don’t want to forget the thoughtful questions you’ve prepared.

You can pull these out at the end of your interview with a “Yes, I do have a few questions that I wrote down so I wouldn’t forget.” The employer will love that you’ve actually put time and preparation into finding out more about the role.

5. A portfolio or examples of your work

Whether you have a compilation of your best designs, your greatest articles or a sales or product plan that made a huge impact on the growth of your last company, bringing in your professional portfolio can give you an advantage during your interview. It’s tangible proof that you can follow-through on projects and create impressive results. Not only that, but it’s a great way of reminding yourself of the accomplishments that you should mention – for example, if your interview asks about a time when you had to manage a challenging assignment, you can pull out your portfolio and talk up your experience as your employer reviews your incredible work.

Now that you have this checklist, make sure to bring these items to your next interview – they will set you up for success and are obvious signs to your interviewer that you’re on top of your game!

How to Get Your Dream Editorial Internship

Looking for an editorial internship? Jumpshell is hiring a Content Creator and Uloop is looking for a News Writer.

Whether you aspire to be an editorial assistant at one of the big 5 publishing houses, a Senior Editor at Conde Nast, or if you simply want to help a company build out its content arm, you can get your start by applying to editorial internships. These internships can be extremely competitive — there are a ton of good writers out there! – but if you follow these tips, you’ll be a competitive candidate for any content-minded company.

Be ready with published writing samples.

If you’re applying for an editorial internship, you will be asked to send over a few writing samples. This is so that employers’ can get a sense of your writing style, the topics you’re able to cover and the type of tone you’re able to adopt. Show the employer that you can match the company’s needs as much as possible: To do this, carefully select which samples you send over. For example, you don’t necessarily want to send your published thesis on the Evolution of Mankind to Elle Magazine or your review of Kendall Jenner’s top 10 best looks to TechCrunch.

If you haven’t been published yet, it’s never too late to start your digital footprint! Create a blog of your own or create a SquareSpace site that houses your best work. It’s a great way to show off a compilation of your writings in a clean, professional way.

Be able to answer the question, “What are you reading now?”

This is especially prevalent for book publishing internships, but every content-oriented company is interested in your own editorial interests. Good writers are often avid readers, and avid readers are often more in touch with ideas that are currently being floated around. Are you staying up to date with writing trends? Are you reading the books, magazine issues or blog posts that the company has produced?

Make sure to take a look at the content the company has created so that you’re familiar with their style, voice and purpose. That way, you’ll be much more prepared in terms of understanding the company’s goals and expectations.

Be prepared for an editorial test.

Even with the impressive writing samples you’ve sent over, employers are only seeing the finished product. An edit test helps them to see how precise you are during the writing and editing process; it gauges your level of attention to detail.

An edit test may come in the form of a writing assignment or a pre-written article that is riddled with grammatical errors–the purpose of this is, of course, to test your ability to clean up an article. If the former, make sure that your idea is original and that you read the finished product out loud to yourself several times – this will help you to make top edits and to see how well the piece reads.

If the latter, don’t just make grammatical changes, make structural changes as well. If there are ways that a certain sentence or paragraph could be worded better, mention that. If you want the “author” to elaborate on a few points, make a note of it. The more substantial your edits, the better your chances of getting hired!

Assess the company’s current editorial initiatives and be prepared with pitches of your own.

In the writing world, it’s difficult to come up with an idea that hasn’t already been done. However, what you can do is figure out creative ways to market the company through content – tactics that the company hasn’t yet implemented. Review the company’s archive of content and take note of the holes in their topics. Then come up with 2-3 pitches that you can introduce during your interview.

Every single employer is interested in the unique aspect that you can bring to the company: Your ideas for content are a great way to show off just that. Oh, and to really win your interviewer over, send over a well-written thank you note.

With these tips, you’ll be ready to swing for the fences during your editorial internship search, and remember, because your role is in high demand, WayUp gets new content internships each week, so don’t miss out on your chance to get your foot in the door!

These Jobs Will Help Pay Off Your Student Loans

College can be a pain in more ways than one: aside from the rigors of midterms, finals, and term papers, getting an education burns a serious hole in students’ pockets. As of this year, Americans are $1.2 trillion deep in student loan debt. Although your desire to achieve and learn shouldn’t come with such a huge price tag, the good news is that you do have options. Check out the entry-level positions below that will help you pay off your student loans.

Associate Teacher at Success Academy Charter Schools

If you love teaching, you’re in luck. Full-time educators who have taught underprivileged elementary and secondary school students for five consecutive years can earn up to $5,000 in loan forgiveness. If your niche is special education, you can get an even bigger break: up to $17,500 in loan forgiveness.

This Associate Teacher position is particularly special because Success Academy Charter Schools is dedicated to academic reform, and their methods have seen an enormous impact: last year, 64% of its students passed the state reading test and 94% passed the state math test. Getting hired for this role will not only allow you to positively impact young minds but will also give your bank account a huge break!

Renewable Energy Fellowship for Alliance for Green Heat

The Alliance for Green Heat is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public and policymakers about the importance of using wood and pellet heat to support low and middle-income populations. It is also a nonprofit that is tax-exempt, according to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Working for this organization means that under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, the remainder of your loans will be forgiven – (as long as you follow a repayment plan while working for the company.)

Ideal candidates for this position have a background in environmental science, climate change, and government relations (although not required to apply!). The fellowship involves intensive research and writing about residential renewable energy – so make sure you’re a thorough fact-finder who excels in written communications.

Software Engineer at Bauxy

As the next Stripe for healthcare, Bauxy’s mission is to simplify out-of-pocket health transactions. Their technologies are changing lives, and they’re looking for a Software Engineer whose innovative code will have a direct impact on each customer’s user experience.

It goes without saying that the higher your salary, the more you’re in a great place to pay off your debt! Bauxy is willing to pay anywhere from $70,000 – $130,000 per year plus equity for this new hire.

We hope these jobs take away some of the stress of your student loans. Remember that these won’t stay open for long, so if you’re interested in the opportunities above, apply now on WayUp!

6 Tips for Writing a Great Job Description

As the Co-founder and CEO of WayUp, I’ve read thousands of job descriptions—both good and bad. Our team works relentlessly to help employers find the best students to hire, but lots of the success comes from how good the job description is, so I’ve put together my top tips for writing an amazing job description to attract the most qualified applicants.

First and foremost, the beauty of a well-written job description is that it saves everyone time and clearly explains what the role is all about.

Today’s job applicants are just as likely to be browsing job listings on their iPhones as they are to be sitting in front of a computer screen. That’s why companies should provide job descriptions that are short, sweet and to the point. Job seekers don’t want to waste their time, and neither do you!

Here’s how you do it:

1) Make a Good First Impression

What will people read/see first? The job title, of course, so make it good. A good job description will start with the job title, including the main role and level of the job (i.e. Senior Account Manager, Junior Programmer, Assistant Research Scientist). Be sure to note whether it’s a full-time, part-time or contract position.

If the job pays really well and you’re willing to divulge the salary, including it in parentheses often helps (especially for hourly work).

2) Have a Clear Layout

Once you have the job title (as per #1 above), add a brief summary of the job, information about the company, general responsibilities and corporate culture. Follow this with more detailed listings of key responsibilities (super important!!), desired skills and competencies, along with benefits, salary (great if you can include a range; otherwise, write “competitive”) and contact information.

3) Tell Them What They’ll Be Doing!

The most common issue I come across in JD’s is that many lack a thorough overview of the day-to-day responsibilities expected in the role. If the job overview is too general, people are often left confused by what exactly the role entails and don’t know whether or not they’re a fit for it. This leads to you being inundated by the wrong type of applicant, which equals more time spent to find the top contenders. Avoid this by laying out what someone can expect to do on a day-to-day basis to ensure that nothing ends up being a surprise.

That being said, candidates will shy away from long, daunting job descriptions with a laundry list of desired competencies. You don’t need to list every menial responsibility and task the job requires. Instead, pick 5-10 points that capture the responsibilities and competencies that are most necessary to the job.

4) Keep It Clear

Forget jargon and buzzwords. In order for job-seekers to get a real sense of what they will be doing in the position, be as transparent, forthright and realistic as possible. Your bullet points on key responsibilities should start with action verbs (think: “manage,” “design,” “negotiate”). Be candid about what you’re looking for in the ideal applicant. That might mean adding a “Nice to Have” list of extra competencies that aren’t necessary, but would make the candidate just that much more fitting for the role.

5) Show Some Personality

I find that being as transparent as possible about the culture and personality of the company expedites the hiring process tremendously. Job seekers will be able to tell instantly whether or not the described workplace is a fit for them. Whether your company is laid-back and a little bit silly or you pride yourself on its professionalism and formality, make sure to reflect that personality in the tone and voice of your job description.

Note: Your entire Hiring page is also a great place to show your personality! Check out ours or even the public job pages that are auto-generated for each company that posts with WayUp.

6) List the Benefits

Make sure candidates know what to expect from your company. Be clear about any non-monetary benefits, perks and advantages in the compensation section of your job description, whether that’s free office lunches, paid commute or medical and dental coverage. Perhaps you offer a letter of recommendation from the CEO after an internship. Let applicants know this. You want to be seen as an attractive company to work for, so make sure such things are included.

Once you’ve followed the above suggestions, here’s a quick test to know if you did a good job:

Can you read the job description in under 4 minutes?
Have a friend read the JD. When he/she is done, ask the friend what the responsibilities of this role would be. Did they say what you wanted them to say?
Find 3 companies who are hiring for this same role. (You can often find this by going onto Indeed.) Take the job description you wrote, and compare it to the 3 others. Does yours sound more interesting?

Final piece of advice: Post the job description where it will be seen by a high-quality pool of applicants. This is why we started WayUp—to connect companies with a driven, qualified pool of students. There’s no sense in spending time creating the perfect job description, only to have it seen by the wrong target audience.

I hope these tips help. Have more? Leave them in the comments section!

Here’s What One Student’s Tuition at an Ivy League School Can Buy

Education is costly, but a good education from the top universities in the U.S. will make your jaw drop. Turns out that the most expensive ivy league education can cost $63,000 a year – that’s $252,000 for all four years.

In case you’re wondering what you can do with a quarter of a million dollars – that is, if you took the tuition of a Harvard, Yale, or Princeton undergrad and made it rain off-campus – here’s a little perspective on what you can afford.

A Lamborghini

Riding. in. style.

48,000 Grande Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Because you can never get enough of Fall at Starbucks…

4 of these fire-breathing, remote-controlled dragons.

Why four of these toys cost almost as much as the Lamborghini, we’ll never know.

Super bowl tickets for you and your entire Chem 101 Lecture.

Or you and 105 of your closest friends…

A manicure using this nail polish made of 267-carat black diamonds.

Courtesy of Kelly Osbourne’s Instagram

A trip around the world in this first class suite…4 times.

Kay.

Four nights in one of the world’s most expensive hotel rooms, the Shahi Mahal Suite in Jaipur, India.

There is nothing even remotely casual about this palace…

So to all our students lucky enough to attend Ivy League schools: make the most of it! You have a unique opportunity to learn as much as you can from some of the top professors and resources the world has to offer. Whether you attend thought-provoking talks outside of lecture, take on tons of extracurriculars, study abroad, or start your own student organization on campus, make sure that when you’re ready to graduate, you’ve taken full advantage of your school. Oh, and if you’re looking for a way to stomach the cost of your tuition, get hired on WayUp.

Interview with YouTube Celebrity, Kent Heckel

A full-time sophomore at Principia College working what is now a full-time job, Kent Heckel is a daily Vlogger with over 20,000 subscribers and 1 million views — not to mention that he recently won a Buffer film festival award for his video, “The Best Day of My Life.” WayUp sat down with Kent to learn more about his experiences: from the positives of following his passion and interacting with his followers to the challenges of staying creative with every single post. Check out his inspirational answers below.

Tell us about you! What are you studying at Principia College?

I am a special Major. My school and I are working on creating a curriculum for me that embodies what I do on YouTube. It’s a mix between film, marketing, graphic design and computer science to include all of the possibilities of YouTube. We are nicknaming it the “YouTube major.”

Tell us how you first got into vlogging.

I got into vlogging after seeing a few daily vlogs from Charles Trippy, ShayCarl, FunForLouis and Ben Brown. I was captivated by how cool their lives were…So I really took the concept of daily vlogging and broke it down. I realized that they don’t get to do all this cool stuff because they are famous and have tons of money and fans. They do all this cool stuff because they put a camera in front of their faces everyday and use that as a reminder that they need to do something cool or be worth someone’s time. That’s when 18-year-old Kent who sat at his computer all day decided enough was enough. I picked up the super old and crappy digital camera and started vlogging. I did it for a week before I posted them just to make sure I was up for it but after that week, it became my thing. Now here we are 460 days later, and I am still in the same mood. Loving life.

What is your favorite thing about YouTube?

My favorite thing about YouTube is how simple or complex it can be. Everyone belongs here from the best-produced video with the highest quality like Vsauce or Phil Defranco to the lowest webcam quality–like where Jenna Marbles started or even me filming myself with a camera with the same resolution as a potato. Everyone belongs here; it’s just the passionate ones who make it to the top. *Disclaimer: I am not the top*

Check out one of Kent’s amazing videos below – note the shout out to WayUp at 4:11! :D

Has there been a time when the pressure of growing your following affected your ability to create?

100% yes. Everyday. If you look at my videos, they always have a click bait title and some thumbnail that hopefully makes you want to click on my video. I do this because as much as I focus completely on my content, I also want to progress as a YouTuber, and I think there has to be that balance. People lose track of this though when they let the views decide their content. Don’t change your life to get views.

What’s the best response you’ve gotten from one of your followers on social media?

Actually I consider lots of my viewers friends and we often talk. One viewer in particular commented every day about some part of my video, sometimes negative, but he still commented. The comments started to trail off and I actually got worried. After a week of no comments, he writes again that after lots of our conversations he had gone to get help from a counselor. This really touched me. My viewers had made someone realize that he needed something better in his life and they inspired him to go get it. That is the best response I have ever gotten. That’s why I make videos.

Any advice for students who want to pursue YouTube & vlogging?

First off, don’t make YouTube videos to make money, get free stuff or become famous. That’s what is wrong with YouTube. Make videos to share, inspire and create. Make sure your motives are pure before you start. And if you really want to start creating and sharing, the only thing holding you back from doing that is doing it.

What would you say to students who are neglecting their passion because they feel that school work is time-consuming?

I think neglecting your passion is ignorant. If you really think something is your passion but you aren’t doing it, then I don’t think it counts. I believe everyone has dreams and we should all strive to make those dreams your passions, hobbies and then lifestyles. School work is time-consuming but so is Buzzfeed, so take the time you have and use it for you. Don’t wait for life to fully control you.

Editor’s note: So students, next time you say you don’t have time to pursue an incredible internship during the school year, think about what you’re missing out on!

Regret Taking the Job? 3 Reasons Not to Quit

A few weeks ago, we had a student email WayUp asking about her next career move: “I just realized that I’m not committed to a job I signed up for. What should I do?”

We’ve all been there. You were so excited to get hired and kill it in your new role–but things didn’t quite work out the way you planned. Maybe your co-workers have gotten under your skin, or you’ve found that you don’t really care about what you’re doing. Life is short, you think, so why not just quit?

If things have gotten really bad, then yes, it’s important to start thinking about your exit strategy, but at the same time, you have to play devil’s advocate and consider if making a move is the right move. If you’re thinking about calling it quits, ask yourself the following 3 questions.

Have I made enough of an impact?

Employers will raise their eyebrows when they find a quick transition from an old job to a new one on your resume. With the right approach, this can be explained, but what can’t be explained is a lack of results.

It’s best to stay put if you haven’t been at the company long enough to have a “big win” — whether that involves recruiting more users than any other intern in the program, taking on extra shifts to support customers’ needs or writing the highest performing article of the month. Wherever you apply next, employers will have some tough questions for you, so be forward-thinking: Companies will be far less likely to doubt you if they see measurable results.

Am I still learning new things?

Maybe expectations are high at your new workplace, and you feel like you can’t live up to them. Maybe it feels like you’re being set up for failure instead of success.

As hard as each day may be, if you’re still being challenged and you’re surprising yourself with how much you can take on, it’s not time to call it quits. It’s so important to know what you’re able to accomplish, and the only way to do that is to accept each responsibility that comes your way and attempt to master it. Even if your role isn’t quite the right fit, you can grow a few transferrable skills that will help your career later on down the line.

If this position is putting you out of your comfort zone, then it’s an opportunity that can strengthen you rather than break you. Take it as a chance to learn something new: It never hurts to have a new skill in the workforce.

Do you know what you want to do next?

Part of the advantage of applying to an internship or job is that you get to figure out what you like and don’t like in a career – but running away from a job or internship without a game plan is not beneficial to your happiness. There’s always the possibility that you’ll end up in another position where you’re just as unsatisfied as you are now.

Chrissy Allen, a fashion buyer at women’s brand MILLY, was convinced that it was time for her to leave the fashion industry. She consulted a mentor who cautioned her to never jump away from a challenge or issue: “You should feel compelled to jump toward something.”

Take some time for yourself to figure out your career passion before making a move. Seek guidance from your friends, professors, career services and even WayUp– we’re your biggest resource and we’re happy to help with all your career questions.

Deciding whether to stay or go is a tough process that can have a lot of consequences either way – so make sure you put a lot of thought into it! If you do decide to quit, remember that WayUp is here for you!

How to Get a Graphic Design Internship

Looking for a graphic design internship? Employers from Clever Spider, Your Wedding Countdown, and Thanks Mom are looking to hiring graphic designers like you!

Ever notice how graphics for a company’s content or social media pages look so unique to that company? That is part of a Graphic Designer’s job: to play a critical role in the way the a company’s brand is conveyed aesthetically — from marketing collateral to helpful infographics to mockups for a new website. If this is your dream career, it’s important to get your foot in the door by applying for Graphic Design internships. To do so, you’ll need to market yourself in such a way that you seem perfect for this specific job. Here’s how.

Make sure the right tools and skills are listed on your resume.

Whether you’re a PhotoShop, Illustrator, After Effects or Sketch guru, it’s important to list those tools on your resume to show off your experience. Experience with coding languages (though not always necessary!) can also bring your application to the top of the pile, so make sure to cite your knowledge of HTML, CSS and SASS.

The same goes for your graphic design-related hobbies: For example, if you love taking original photographs, include “photography” in the Skills & Interests section of your resume.

Make sure your resume exudes creativity.

A standard, white 8 x 11 resume is fine, but it doesn’t scream, “I want a role in Graphic Design.” Be creative with the layout so that employers can see that you have an eye for design; you can use cool tools like Canva for creative, easy-to-use templates that will catch an employer’s attention.

Just make sure that you don’t sacrifice comprehensiveness for creativity: You want the employer to quickly get a sense of your skill set and experience, but you don’t want him or her to get lost among the experimental shapes and symbols on your resume.

Create an online portfolio.

Whether you’ve completed school projects or freelance work for clients, it’s important to make sure your best work is displayed online. It not only helps you to look like a professional designer, but it also allows employers to peruse your work to see how you implement your creative vision. Having an online portfolio also shows that you have vested interest in graphic design.

Not to mention, it’s a great way of having more control over what shows up in search results when employers Google your name. (Think professional online portfolio versus a YouTube video of that middle school play you were in that one time…).

Get strategic with social media.

Employers will be looking you up on social media to gain more information about who you are as a candidate – so why not leverage your channels to show off your graphic design skills? Whether it’s updating your Facebook cover photo with one of your original designs or making sure you post a new graphic on Instagram or Pinterest each week, this can take your personal and professional branding to the next level.

Be ready with ideas and examples about how to improve user experience.

If you’re applying for a role that will have you designing product or website interfaces, coming up with ideas for how to improve the company’s pre-existing services is a huge bonus. As someone who has been on the customer-side of the business, you can add valuable feedback, like, “As a user, I would have a better experience on the site if X were tweaked or if the flow of Y were changed.” Then, provide specific examples and ideas of ways you can implement those changes.

Not only does it show that you’ve been closely watching the way the company products or services operate, it also shows that you’re actively thinking of ways that you can contribute during your internship.

Making sure your job application materials – and your online presence! – are tailored to getting graphic design internships will give you a huge advantage during your job search. Employers will be pleasantly surprised that you know exactly how to portray yourself, and they’ll be far more confident in your abilities when you showcase them so well, so if you have these five things in place, it’s time to start applying for some incredible internships!

You’re Missing Out: Amazing Perks to Driver and Delivery Jobs

You know those stereotypical jobs for college students where hires are subject to long, miserable hours with very little pay? Yeah, that doesn’t happen on WayUp – and it definitely doesn’t happen for the students lucky enough to snag driver and delivery jobs on our site. With big name brands like GrubHub, Uber, and Doordash (now hiring!), these opportunities will give your resume a serious boost….among a few other perks. Take a look at some of the incredible benefits these positions offer students.

Great Pay

Need to start paying off your student loans? Want to save up for spring break? Driver and delivery jobs will pay you well for the work you put in. Uber partner drivers in Boston are currently making an average of $16/hr, DoorDash, which has 14 open positions in various locations on WayUp, pays its delivery drivers up to $25/hr, and GrubHub’s 50 open positions on our site all boast competitive pay, like this one.

Flexible Hours

If you’re involved in a lot of organizations on campus and have taken on a tough workload for the semester, driver and deliver jobs offer the perfect option for your jam-packed schedule. Uber Driver Partner Leilani Webb, a student at Boston College and a WayUp user, says, “I love being an Uber Partner Driver because of the flexibility. There are no minimums, maximums or set hours, which is perfect for my hectic school life.” You work when you can.

Shaker Ali, a full-time student and Door Dasher in Minneapolis, agrees that her job is perfect for her fluctuating schedule: “The demands of midterms, quizzes, exams, and group projects can be exhausting. Being a Dasher provides me the one thing I crave the most: flexibility. I can choose when I want to work, how much I want to work, and where I want to work. Everything about being a Dasher is convenient from the schedule to the weekly payments to the fact that I can log in right from my apartment and dash out the door the second an order comes up on my app!”

Talk about some healthy work/life balance!

Physical Activity

These jobs offer a fast-paced environment where you’ll be on the move every day. Whether you’re riding a bike to get a delivery in on time or driving customers around town, you won’t have a desk job weighing you down. Not to mention you’ll rack up some serious endorphins with all the back and forth of your job, which will make you one happy employee!

Customer Service Experience

A study in the Harvard Business Review found that customers who have a great customer service experience spend 140% more than customers who have a negative experience. Because you’re interacting with customers daily, you are representative of the business – the experience you give customers has a tangible effect on the company’s success. Employers across a number of different industries are always looking for customer service experience because it shows that you have extensive people management skills.

Not only that, but you’re very likely to get valuable customer feedback each day on the job, which you can take back to your supervisor, with something like, “60% of employees have complained about limited menu options this week.” Your employer will be very impressed at how carefully you’re collecting and analyzing user input. Cultivating customer service skills is something that will make you extremely valuable to future employers and look very attractive as you’re building your resume.

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to start applying to these incredible jobs.