Home / BusinessMarketWatchBusinessMarketWatch·Jun 18, 2026·1 min readEmployers to college students: Skip the perfect GPA and go get a summer jobCollege students with any sort of work experience are twice as likely to be employed shortly after graduating.View original source — MarketWatch ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesNPRNewsJun 6, 2026 · 1 minDespite a competitive market, finding a summer job is highly beneficial for teensNPRRNZNewsJun 7, 2026 · 1 minEngineering job shortage impacts students needing work experience to graduateRNZThe New York TimesBusinessJun 5, 2026 · 1 minThe Lasting Cost of Graduating Into a Tough Job MarketThe New York TimesMarketWatchBusinessJun 8, 2026 · 1 minHow an average-paying summer job can add up to $570,000 for your teenMarketWatch
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