<p>If you're going to work on campus - what's the best job? When does one look for a job? What's the best strategy to land a job that works with studying and student life?</p>
<p>Sorry I don’t know a lot but I’ve heard working at the library is a great job.</p>
<p>Thanks that’s helpful. My child has work-study time - and he usually likes earning some extra money too. He’ll probably take a look at all the job postings come late spring. Any other tips related to campus jobs for a freshman will be appreciated. Thanks again.</p>
<p>I worked in the library and also as a lifeguard. The lifeguard job was great because it’s one of the highest paying jobs on campus…but the hours aren’t always good. It also wasn’t easy to find a sub if you couldn’t work b/c you had an exam or something else going on.</p>
<p>I loved working at the library (I worked at Uris). Hours are flexible (although the freshmen might get stuck with the less desirable hours) and it’s very easy to find a sub if you can’t work b/c of an exam or other commitment.</p>
<p>from what i’ve seen, there’s also a slight trade-off between how much you get paid and how much actual “work” you want to do at “work”. </p>
<p>…unless you work at a dining hall, because then you get paid way less than you actually deserve.</p>
<p>tip: apply to ANY jobs that interest you, regardless of whether or not you think you can get it. i applied for a job that said that you needed knowledge in websites and webcoding. i’m not exactly super aware in that area - i knew basic html, css, php, etc. and i had coded simple websites before, but i knew that it wasn’t enough, probably - as it turned out, during my job interview, i started talking about what i had to do in my previous jobs/internships, which piqued the interests of my bosses. a week later, i got offered a job and i didn’t even apply for!</p>
<p>As an incoming freshman with work-study, when do I need to start looking for a job? Do I wait until I get there in August?</p>
<p>As an incoming student with work-study, when do I need to start looking for a job? Do I wait until I get there in August?</p>
<p>If you haven’t already, check out this list</p>
<p><a href=“http://student-jobs.ses.cornell.edu/jobs/sjp.html[/url]”>http://student-jobs.ses.cornell.edu/jobs/sjp.html</a></p>
<p>In my experience, the best student jobs are administrative assistant type jobs, or tech/AV work.</p>
<p>I’m a tour guide, and it’s an amazing job! It pays well, and the hours are extremely flexible. The only thing is that it’s difficult to be hired: you need to fill out an application and complete several rounds of interviews. But if you’re hired, it’s amazing! To apply, just email the information desk or stop in and they will send you info.</p>
<p>Students start applying for campus jobs mid-August to September. But apply during mid-August because most jobs will want to be filled before the start of September. Research/tech jobs usually have highest pay followed by administrative assistant jobs and then library/dining jobs. The pay also depends on number of semesters/years.</p>