Extracurriculars
Being involved in this after-school activity can improve discipline and teamwork which colleges and jobs look for.
School Sports or Athletics
Being captain of a sports team shows this important leadership quality that employers also value.
Leadership
Colleges love to see this type of activity that shows you're helping your community, such as volunteering at a shelter.
Community Service
Internships, even unpaid, fall under this category of experience that boosts resumes.
Work Experience
Time spent managing multiple activities while keeping up grades demonstrates this important life skill.
Time Management
Admissions officers and employers look for this quality that’s shown when you stick with an activity for several years.
Commitment or Dedication
Leading a group project, club meeting, or fundraiser helps build this executive skill.
Decision Making
Helping others after school at a food bank or animal shelter is an example of this.
Volunteering
This type of career-related activity, often done in summer, helps you explore future job interests.
Internship
Working with others in clubs or sports teaches this interpersonal skill critical for team projects at work.
Teamwork
Playing an instrument or singing in a group is part of this type of extracurricular.
Band or Choir
Encouraging others and keeping the group motivated shows this trait.
Inspiration
Fundraising for a local or global cause shows this personal quality that colleges and jobs look for.
Compassion or Generosity
Recommendations from these types of people help validate your character and work ethic.
Teachers, Coaches, Managers etc.
Taking charge without being asked shows this personal drive, a trait admired in job applicants.
Initiative
Extracurriculars can help you explore different ones of these for your future.
Careers
This position often leads meetings and helps set goals for the group.
President
A letter from a volunteer supervisor can serve as this in your application.
Recommendation
Babysitting, dog walking, or tutoring all count as this.
Work Experience
Taking accountability and following through shows this trustworthy trait.
Responsibility
Balancing multiple activities teaches you to do this with your schedule.
Prioritize
Leaders who follow through on promises are showing this core value.
Reliability
Colleges and jobs value volunteering because it shows you are engaged in this.
Community
Documenting your progress and experiences online in a blog or portfolio shows this.
Personal Branding
When you care deeply about a cause and take action, it shows this motivating factor.
Passion