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School is starting up for millions of college students across America. It’s time for sharpened pencils, moving back to the dorms, and tons of new job opportunities! While it might not sound appealing, an on-campus job can be a huge help for soon-to-be job seekers and college seniors.
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How an On-Campus Job Can Get You Hired Post-Grad
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Introduction
• College has become the natural step between high school and gainful employment.
• This fall, almost 20 million Americans will be attending college.
• 42.6% of students are between the ages of 14 and 22.• Many college freshmen have never held a job before.• In 2010, 74% of college grads were employed full-
time.• A degree can no longer guarantee a job offer.• How can I ease the transition between freshman year
and my post-grad job search?
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What We’ll Discuss Today
• What is an on-campus job?
• The benefits of having an on-campus job while at school
• On-campus job opportunities to look for
• Connecting on-campus to post-grad
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What is an On-Campus Job?
On-Campus Job[awn-kam-puhs job]Noun1. Any job that is
part-time or temporary on a college campus.
2. Usually is paid through college funding.3. Often is exclusive to full and part-time
students.
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Benefits of an On-Campus Job
Zero Work History?• Doesn’t have to be in
your intended field• Fills an empty resume• Develops your opinion
about work• Shows employers you
are active
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Benefits of an On-Campus Job
New Responsibilities• Develop a work ethic• Get used to
scheduling• Understand “good
work”• Learn to deal with co-
workers, supervisors, and customers
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Networking Opportunities• Fellow students• University visitors• Professors• University
executives
Benefits of an On-Campus Job
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Benefits of an On-Campus Job
Other Perks• Get out of the dorms• Learn a new skill• Extra cash• Get involved• Flexible
scheduling
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On-Campus Job Opportunities
Resident Advisor• Work in residence
halls with other students
• Live on campus• Use counseling,
judicial enforcement, event planning on daily basis
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On-Campus Job Opportunities
Library Assistant• Work with researchers• Down time to study• Use organization,
customer service on daily basis
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On-Campus Job Opportunities
University shops• Work in dining
services, bookstore, etc.
• Discounts on school products
• Use customer service, problem solving, retail on daily basis
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On-Campus Job Opportunities
School News• Newspaper, radio, or
TV station• Legitimate publication
of your work• Hone writing abilities• Learn to work on
deadline
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On-Campus Job Opportunities
Academics• Tutoring, T.A.,
research assistant• Great for grad
school• Ability to apply
learned knowledge
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Connecting On-Campus to Post-Grad
Collect Referrals• From supervisors, co-workers, professors
with every new experienceClimb From Within• Seek promotions at an on-campus jobLearn About Yourself• Any job can help you learn about what kind of
worker you are (and who you want to be)
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Connecting On-Campus to Post-Grad
Integrate Internships• With a paid job, you will be able to hold an
unpaid internship• Enhanced connection to university
internshipsSeek Job Leads• Many universities partner with outside
employers
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Thank you!For more tips: blog.cachinko.com
Join us for our next job seeker webinar on:
August 31, 2011: What Do You Do? The Difference Between a Job and Work
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