Campus Living: Finding an On Campus Job

By Chase Pattison on November 3, 2011

If you live in the dorms, it can be a bit boring to go to class and then be cooped up in your room the rest of the time.  One certain way to break up with monotony is to find an on campus job.  Whether it’s to get some spending money, a way to pay the bills, or to start saving up to pay back loans, looking for a job is a responsible choice.  Here are three ways you can find a job on campus that suits you.

 

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Check Your School’s Employment Website

Many universities have a website dedicated wholly to job postings.  For example, at my university, the website is broken down to student positions, faculty positions, and staff positions.  This is helpful for two reasons: one, I can look at all types of campus employment for students and two, I can look into future faculty or staff positions that may interest me once I graduate.  Hopefully, your university’s site is set up similarly so that you can search for jobs with ease!

Make an Appointment with your University’s Career Services Center

Most universities have a vested interest in your future.  It is for this reason that they have a whole department dedicated to helping you write your resume and look for jobs.  Use their resources!  Sometimes what career services can tell you contains a little bit better information than anything your find on your university’s website.

Check Your School’s Newspaper

After all of the articles, op ed pieces, cartoons, and the crossword, there is usually a full page of classifieds.  Be sure and browse through the on and off campus job listings.  Many of the off campus job listings are within walking distance so don’t pass those up just because you have to put in some foot work.

Ask a Manager if They are Hiring

If you ever find yourself at a store or really any building on campus, it can never hurt to ask the manager or person at the front desk if there is a position open that you could apply for.  Even if they say no, you will have put yourself out there, and they will recognize you for the go-getter that you are.

One piece of advice: don’t be discouraged if you are not selected for a job.  Use it as a learning experience and move on from it.  Be sure to keep your name and resume out there.  Hopefully, someone will notice how great you are and hire you for a dream campus job position!

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