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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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