Enhance Your Resume with Various Transferable Skills

"My leadership skills, my communication and critical-thinking skills have improved as a result of the [RA] position. ... The RA position has provided me with improved skills that are applicable to any industry I might be involved in the future."

"Time management is hard, but this job has taught me better ways to plan my work."

"I feel as though I am a stronger leader and communicator because of [the RA position]. It has also been a great addition to my resume, which employers really like to see."

"I have been able to refine my communication skills and get real world experience working with different types of people, [as well as] being able to practice time management, and planning events. [The RA] position is more than a job to me, it is a life-altering, learning experience that has helped me discover my future career goals."

"Being an RA has helped me develop time management, leadership, and communication skills. I've found that the position is very manageable and doesn't [hinder the] college lifestyle."

"Learning to balance both a professional and personal existence in a small community is a very important skill that I’m glad I was able to learn."

"I think that being an RA teaches many valuable skills and will look very good to [future] employers..."

"I have gained patience and have expanded my creativity when working on projects."

"I am very thankful for [the opportunity] to work with individuals from various backgrounds and experiences, learning how to work with them."

"I have...become more creative with problem solving, and discovered how to be a better team player. As I now apply for grad schools, I am able to put down two years of RA experience, which looks really good going into my field."

Take it from RAs past and present. The RA position at Aquinas College has a lot to offer, no matter your level of involvement on campus or previous job experience.