<p>Hey, to each their own, but my “menial job” was listed on my resume and always, always got positive attention from interviewers. Hands down I’ve talked about that in interviews more than my earliest internship experience. </p>
<p>Plus, while working I made money & created connections in the unlikeliest of places. All while volunteering and taking classes.</p>
<p>Also, obviously you don’t put your non-skilled jobs in the “Relevant Experience” section – there should be a place, albeit near the bottom, for non-career related jobs.</p>