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2016-2017
“Working on campus has been really beneficial to me. My Residence Life job gave me the opportunity to work with and meet other students, and helped me develop teamwork skills through planning residence programming activities and formals. It got me more involved with the university and residence community, and has made Memorial feel even more like a home away from home. In my undergraduate research assistant position I got the opportunity to work with my professors and to learn more about my program of study. I would definitely recommend working on campus to other students because it gets you out there meeting people and it is convenient to be able to work and study at the same place. On-campus jobs are also flexible and can work around your busy university schedule!”
JEREMY MACDONALD Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) student
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT AT MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY By finding a job during your studies at Memorial University, you can build your resumé, gain hands-on experience and earn some extra spending money. At Memorial, students can find jobs that are on campus, off campus or created for co-operative work term placements.
There are approximately 1,500 on-campus jobs created for undergraduate students at Memorial each year through our career experience programs. These unique job opportunities are offered only to students studying at Memorial and are flexible around student schedules. On-campus employers understand that student schedules vary widely and are always accommodating around class schedules and exams. Memorial’s on-campus job programs include: • Memorial Undergraduate Career Experience Program (MUCEP) • The International Student Work Experience Program (ISWEP) • The Student Work and Service Program for Student Parents (SWASP) MUCEP JOBS are open to all students registered for at least three credit courses during the fall and winter semesters (one credit course in spring) and who have a 60 per cent or above cumulative average. Each MUCEP position requires that students complete either 40 hours or 80 hours of work during the semester. Students are able to complete two 40 hour MUCEPs or one 80 hour MUCEP per semester. ISWEP JOBS are very similar to MUCEPs, but are only open to undergraduate international students or ESL students who have a valid study permit. They also require that students complete 40 hour or 80 hours of work over the period of a semester. MUCEP and ISWEP jobs are advertised during the first full week of classes each semester and students are able to use their my.mun.ca login to view postings and apply for these jobs completely online. SWASP JOBS are funded by the provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador and offer students the opportunity to receive a tuition credit and cash stipend for their work. During the fall and winter semesters these jobs are open only to student parents enrolled at Memorial University. However, they are open to all Memorial students during the spring semester (priority is given to student parents). Applications for the SWASP program are available from the Centre for Career Development and Experiential Learning (CDEL).
OFF-CAMPUS JOBS Off-campus jobs offer a variety of options from employers in many different fields around the city. Local employers often look to the Memorial University community to hire students with the skills and experience they are looking for. International students are eligible to work off campus if they have a valid study permit. For more information, visit www.mun.ca/isa/employment.
EMPLOYMENT
ON-CAMPUS JOBS
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION Co-operative work term placements are available to students who are studying in a co-op education program. Co-op programs are designed to give students hands-on experience in their chosen field. Memorial’s undergraduate co-operative programs include: • Archaeology • Biology • Commerce • Computer Science • Economics
• Engineering • Human Kinetics and Recreation • Political Science • Psychology
In some of these programs completing a certain number of work term placements is required in order to graduate. Students who complete co-op degree programs are able to benefit from the connections formed during their work term placements, often finding full time work after graduation as a direct result of their work term placements. To learn more, visit www.mun.ca/coop.
HOW CAN I FIND A JOB? Career Development and Experiential Learning is there to help Memorial’s students find on-campus or off-campus jobs and connect with potential employers. Students can book appointments with a Career Development or Experiential Learning Advisor to get help with resumé writing, job interviews, career planning and more. The Centre also offers guidance specifically for bachelor of arts and bachelor of science students.
CO-CURRICULAR RECORD The on-campus job experience you get while attending Memorial may be able to be put on your Co-Curricular Record (CCR). Memorial’s CCR is an official document that highlights and verifies the out-of-class learning and involvement of students at Memorial. The CCR was developed to support and recognize student engagement in qualifying campus activities and serves as a companion piece to the academic transcript, resumé, and as an artifact in your Memorial ePortfolio. Non-credit courses and certificates, scholarships and awards, volunteer experience and work experience can all be included on your CCR.
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