Problem: Article: Before you graduate, get an internship in accounting. This gives you some valuable experience that you can put on your resume. Also, you can make connections to use as references or who can give you leads for paying jobs down the road. In addition, you will receive valuable on-the-job training in your chosen career path. Talk with you advisor about the whether or not you meet the requirements to qualify for an internship. Many firms only consider applicants with a stellar GPA of 3.5 or above. Use school resources such as job fairs, student organizations and the career center to learn about available internships. Contact firms directly to ask about available internships. Once you have your degree, you can begin to look for a paying job as an accounting. Entry-level positions have job titles such as "Junior Accountant," "Accounting Assistant" and "Accounting Clerk." The responsibilities in these jobs are basic, such as completing journal entries, handling accounts payable and compiling information to prepare financial reports. These jobs give you an opportunity to not only improve your understanding of accounting, but also to understand the business sector in which you are working. There are paid business accounting positions for those without a four year degree. For example, some businesses will hire you as an accounting clerk or a bookkeeper with only a high school diploma or an Associate's Degree. These positions give you experience with a range of routine financial tasks, such as assisting with payroll, accounts payable or inventory. Also, you may generate documents used in financial transactions, such as purchase orders or invoices. You would work under the supervision of an accountant or business manager in the company. Some companies may offer tuition assistance to allow you to pursue your bachelor's degree. Some colleges and universities may grant you credit for your work experience in these jobs.
Summary: Get an accounting internship. Get an entry-level job. Get a job without a degree.

Problem: Article: Before you get started write down what you hope to accomplish. Is your goal to finish the outline for a paper? To complete the practice test at the end of the chapter in your math book? Be realistic about what you can get done while still challenging yourself. Setting up small rewards for yourself can be a great motivator as long as you practice restraint and stick to your schedule. Have a granola bar or some almonds as a snack. Listen to some music. Give yourself five minutes to check social media. Sitting and focusing for a long period of time can be exhausting. Giving your brain and body a break will help you stay alert. Take a ten minute break every hour or so to get up, stretch, walk around or grab something to eat. Everyone has a time of day when they work most efficiently. Schedule your homework during this time to make it easier for you to get the work done quickly. This will save you time without any extra effort on your part! For example, you may find that you're better able to concentrate right after school rather than during the late evening. In this case, you'd want to do your homework right after school every day. Track yourself for a week to see when you focus best. During that week, sit down at different times and try to concentrate on an academic task. Caffeine can make you more alert and help you stay awake, but too much can leave you jittery and anxious which will make getting your homework done even more difficult. Try to stick to one or two cups. Most high school students have study hall time. Use this to get as much of your homework done as you can so you won't won't have such a daunting amount when you get home. If you are in college, set time aside in between classes to visit the library or another quiet place. Work one assignment at a time. See the assignment through to the end. Don't do homework and pay bills at the same time. Don't talk to friends. Don't try and cook or clean while doing your homework.
Summary:
Set goals. Give yourself rewards. Take short breaks. Do your homework at the time that works best for you. Don't rely on too much coffee. Take full advantage of study hall. Avoid multitasking.