Extra curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance question

[Blank1309]

Hello everyone,

I am applying to multiple TCs with non-law background. So I apologize if this question is very basic.

1. For extracurricular activities I didn't participate in any activities due to covid can I put part-time jobs (working at 7-11) as extracurricular?
2. In my free time I participate in game jams every 3-4 months. Is it ok to put it in extracurricular? I am afraid this is not as "serious" as doing volunteering (probably overthinking on my part)
3. For positions of responsibility and achievement of importance can I mention an example from work? I have not mentioned it in the work experience section.

 

[Jessica Booker]

1) part-time jobs will be work experience rather than extra curriculars. You can highlight the number of hours you worked to show you weren’t able to take on extra curriculars as much though.

2) this potentially sounds more like a hobby. You can include it, but I would try to include other activities, even if they were from you time at school/college to show your willingness to engage with activities outside of academics

3) the achievement can be a work experience example. For positions of responsibility, if this is work related it needs to be what you have done beyond your contracted job. For instance, you could be involved in fundraising at work or be part of an employee network group, or mentoring programme. But your general day to day responsibilities will not be considered a position of responsibility.

 

[Blank1309]

@Jessica Booker Thank you for your reply!

I was indeed involved in mentoring program that is a good example I can put in the application.