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The Office Of Student Employment Presented by: Jenna Corcoran, Student Employment Consultant jones254@iupui.edu

The Office Of Student Employment Presented by: Jenna Corcoran, Student Employment Consultant jones254@iupui.edu. Today’s Session…. Services Offered Searching for part-time positions Advantages to part-time positions Resume Overview. Location. 3 rd Floor of Taylor Hall

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The Office Of Student Employment Presented by: Jenna Corcoran, Student Employment Consultant jones254@iupui.edu

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  1. The Office Of Student Employment Presented by: Jenna Corcoran, Student Employment Consultant jones254@iupui.edu

  2. Today’s Session… • Services Offered • Searching for part-time positions • Advantages to part-time positions • Resume Overview

  3. Location • 3rd Floor of Taylor Hall • Check-in at the front desk

  4. Overview • On-campus positions • Off-campus positions • Federal Work-Study positions OUR MISSION: Provide assistance to students in finding jobs that are academically relevant and on or near campus

  5. Services Offered • Part-Time job search strategies & support • Resume, cover letter, & references reviews • Work Study questions • Tips on networking • Mock Interviews • Jagjobs questions • Web Resources

  6. Programs Offered • Excellence in Professionalism (EIP) • Applications are open at tinyurl.com/IUPUIexcellence Series is free to all undergraduate students Requirements are located on the link above • Summer Job and Internship Fair • Tuesday, February 19th from 11:00 AM until 3:00PM • Campus Center, CE 450 A & B • Part-Time Job Fair • Held the first Thursday of Classes in August (Date TBA) • Taylor Hall Courtyard • Special programs, workshops, recruiters • Visit the Office of Student Employment Online Event Calendar

  7. Searching for Jobs JagJobs - online job resources database • www.jagjobs.org • Employer will indicate how to apply – on jagjobs usually they require you to submit a resume and sometimes a cover letter • Employer will indicate whether the position is open to all students or just those who possess work-study funds. • Average pay rate is between $9-$11 per hour • Other ways to find positions: • Bulletin Boards • Listservs • JagNews • Departmental and Hospital Websites • Classrooms • Referrals (advisors, professors, and staff can refer you to apply for positions)

  8. Making Appointments • Scheduling an Appointment is Easy! • Call 317-274-4856 for an appointment • or schedule online at: https://employment.uc.iupui.edu • Walk-ins: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm

  9. Make Your Part-Time Job Work For You!

  10. Employment Benefits WHY work? Working helps you: • Build your resume • Make friends – Connect with IUPUI and the community • Earn some money! • Build your references • On-campus jobs – flexible with class schedule • More successful in school: statistics have shown students who work 20 hours or less per week are more likely to graduate and achieve higher GPA’s vs. those who don’t work while in school. • Build skills within the Principles of Undergraduate Learning • “College graduates don't realize the benefits of working part-time while they are looking for a job,I prefer candidates who are working, because it shows initiative and a work ethic.” • ~Pam Caplin, former VP of HR at Fidelity Investments • http://career-advice.monster.com/career-development/education-training/job-skills-part-time-job/article.aspx

  11. Principles of Undergraduate Learning (PULs) http://www.quintcareers.com/

  12. Part-Time > Full-Time Examples www.onetonline.org

  13. Your Resume

  14. Showcase Your Resume • Required to apply for many part-time positions • No greater than 1 page • Reverse chronological order (from most recent to least recent) • High school information is okay to include if you are just entering college • Use bold and italics sparingly Don’t: • Use a resume template • Use personal pronouns • Include personal information (like age, gender, ethnicity)

  15. Sections within your resume • Contact information* • Name, address, phone number and area code, email (IUPUI) • Objective Statement* • Statement that summarizes what you are looking for and a few skills you can offer that role • Education* • Previous and Current Related Experiences • Volunteer experiences • Activities • Awards/Honors • Scholarships • Languages *required on a part-time resume

  16. Questions? ? Office of Student Employment Taylor Hall – 3rd Floor https://employment.uc.iupui.edu/ Phone: (317) 274-4856 Email:future@iupui.edu

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