Part-Time Jobs

GAIN EXPERIENCE

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Employers or graduate schools look beyond a major and academic record for skills gained through real-world experiences. Gaining experience outside the classroom allows you to “try on” various work environments within your projected career field while building your résumé.

LEARN BY DOING

Experiential learning occurs through a variety of activities, such as:

• Internships • Part-time jobs • Seasonal jobs • Federal work-study jobs • Leadership opportunities • Service learning • Research opportunities • Job shadowing • Clinical experience • Field work • Practicum • Fellowships • Campus ambassadors • Cooperative education • Summer camp jobs

Benefits:

• Network — Boost your professional contacts. • Develop — Gain professional skill sets and expand your résumé and Career Portfolio. • Clarify — Narrow your job search or graduate school focus and refine your career goals. • Learn — Acquire industry-specific language and discover new industry trends.

PART-TIME JOBS

Part-time jobs offer unique benefits including building your résumé and developing new skills and competencies to complement classroom learning. This can be beneficial in future job searches or the graduate school application process. Visit fla.st/2SKQ9CWP for more infomation on how The Career Center can help you find part-time oportunities

WHY WORK PART-TIME?

Working part-time helps you: • Develop effective time management skills. • Build more effective study habits. • Improve self-confidence, self-sufficiency, and gain a sense of independence. • Add to your employment history. • Earn money to help pay day-to-day expenses. • Gain a demonstrated skill set for future employers or graduate school admissions committees.

PART-TIME JOBS ON & OFF CAMPUS

On-campus employment often offers flexibility with your academic class schedule and usually aligns with university holiday closures. This a great way to assist in covering expenses - and you don’t have to lose your parking spot to go to work! Additionally, studies have shown that a student’s academic performance is positively impacted by working part-time (10-20 hours per week). On-campus jobs are available for all students regardless of financial aid eligibility. Most departments at FSU offer part-time jobs. These jobs can be related to your area of study, align with your experience or interests, or simply require a willingness to show up and work. Whether the job requires specialized skills or not, you will learn about working in a professional environment and become more career-ready. Off-campus employment can offer additional job options relevant to your major or intended career path. Tallahassee is home to a variety of employers across industries, including government, education, engineering, healthcare, and private corporations. Additionally, FSU has many partner vendors, such as Aramark (on-campus dining), the FSU Bookstore, UPS, and many more that love to hire students.

Not sure which employers to target?

Visit The Career Center during drop-in hours (virtual or in-person) to meet with a Career Advisor or your Career Liaison, as they can help you identify potential part-time employers that match your intended career path. Drop-in career advising is virtual on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. In-person hours are Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Fridays 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.). career.fsu.edu/hours

FEDERAL WORK-STUDY

One program that connects undergraduate and graduate students with paid, part-time employment opportunities is the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program. FWS is a federally funded student aid program that provides part-time employment while students are enrolled in school to help pay day-to-day expenses. Unlike other types of financial aid, FWS earnings are not applied directly to tuition and fee bills. Students who are awarded FWS receive a paycheck based on hours worked - just like any other part-time job. For more information on FWS, visit career.fsu.edu/fws.

AVOID PART-TIME JOB SCAMS

Part-time job seekers are urged to be on alert for fraudulent job schemes specifically targeting college students through job postings, unsolicited emails, and direct messages through social media accounts. Here are some tips to identify a job that is probably a scam. • You must give your credit card or bank account numbers, or copies of personal documents, but you get nothing in writing. • You must send payment by wire service or courier. • You are offered a large payment or reward in exchange for allowing the use of your bank account often for depositing checks or transferring money. • You receive an unexpectedly large check. If you are unsure or think you may have fallen victim to a part-time job scam, contact us at HireANole@fsu.edu or call (850) 644-9775.

Know the warning signs

Learn how to spot fraudulent job offers and scams. Visit fla.st/2SKQ9CWP for tips on how to know the warning signs.