<p>I know that there is a sign up period for students. However, I was wondering if any of you current Cornell students recommend 1st semester freshman getting jobs on campus? (btw I don't have a work-study, but I am CPRS)</p>
<p>...anyone know about this stuff?</p>
<p>If you are CPRS, you will be doing research already, and perhaps you want to hold off on a job until you get on your feet with that and the coursework, etc.
There is no 'sign-up' period for students; there is a website called Student Employment (I can't think of the URL, just search for 'student jobs' at the Cornell site and it will come up- you need to sign into Kerberos/NetID to access it) that lists pretty much every student job. It's like the real world- you apply, usually submit a resume, etc. It's a little daunting if you've never applied for a job before (I speak for myself here, you probably have loads of experience), but it's good practice for life. It makes you feel more accomplished that way, lol.</p>
<p>Just so you know, I had to take 2 jobs the entire year last year (my freshman year) and it worked out quite well. I enjoyed making the spare change and it really opened some doors for me at Cornell.
Any more questions you have on it, feel free to post or PM me. :)</p>
<p>can I access kerberos from home, or can I only access it from Cornell (I have downloaded it off of bear access and everything)</p>
<p>You can access the site from home. Personally my computer doesn't use the tickets (Kerberos) system at home, it only works at Cornell. However, the same secure sign-in thing that works with your email will happen at the student jobs site.</p>
<p>yes you can get into uportal/kerberos when off campus. there is a campus jobs section on uportal. if you are computer savvy and want a nice cushy job helping people with computers a few times an hour with very flexible schedule, ask in the library about CL3 when you get on campus.</p>
<p>Are there jobs available for internationals? How much do jobs pay on average? Can one be a tour guide freshman year and get paid? If anyone knows, I'd love to hear the answers to these questions.</p>
<p>Yes - like I said, anyone can apply for a job. The only requirements are specific skills that the position may want (certain programming or language skills) - it's like any other job search. One can apply to be a 'tour guide' (it's actually a Campus Information/Visitor Relations or CIVR Specialist) at any year - although I know many, many freshman who applied (including myself) who didn't get it... as far as I know, they will interview to the first or second round a freshman, but they will usually only take sophomores and above.
Any more questions, feel free to leave/PM :)</p>
<p>If you need a work permit due to international visa status, are the jobs usually accomodating? Or is needing a work permit something that hurts you when looking for jobs?</p>
<p>Also, how many hours do people usually work and what's the pay like?</p>
<p>I refer you to this about the paperwork and eligibility: <a href="http://www.sws.cornell.edu/SES/home.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.sws.cornell.edu/SES/home.htm</a>
If you click on the Verification Form, it will give you more details.</p>
<p>Everyone works different hours - from a few hours to 12-15 hours/week. I personally worked 14 hrs first semester and 10 hrs second semester, and it worked out fine. For me, it was just finding a job that I really enjoyed.
The pay will be anywhere from $6.75 to $16, as listed here: <a href="http://www.sws.cornell.edu/SES/JAWS.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.sws.cornell.edu/SES/JAWS.html</a>
However, you'll find most starting jobs go between $6.75-$7.50, with a few here/there higher. Most jobs are found by looking online or talking to people or going to where you want to work and asking (ie. the libraries)</p>
<p>If I made less than minimum wage here <a href="like%20$7.50">CT</a> I'd CRY. (make $10 now)</p>