<p>I'm taking 4 classes this quarter. I also plan on joining the STEP and OASIS programs. I'm not sure, but I think I need to commit some time into these programs? Will I have time to work and to study for all my classes while adjusting to college life? Or should I just wait until next quarter to start working? If I do wait, will it be harder for me to find a job since other students already got their positions at the beginning of the year? I really need to get some job experience, I've never had a job before and I should probably start ASAP. However, doing well in all my classes is my top priority. Not getting the money from work study isn't really an issue for me because my family can chip in a little, I got some loans, and I'm only planning on spending money for things that are absolutely necessary. The main thing I'm worried about with having a job is if I will have enough time for homework after since I'm pretty slow when it comes to getting homework done.</p>
<p>If you have the full amount of work study and are open to working in a variety of fields, I think you can find a job OK. Tons of jobs on campus require or prefer work study, especially in bio and chem labs. The more work study $ you have the better. From the sounds of it, you might be overloading yourself if you try to do well in your classes (WISE choice), adjust to college life, do OASIS/STEP and work. After fall quarter you will have a much more comfortable grasp of what you’re capable of, and you can decide from there.</p>
<p>Since doing well in your classes is your top priority, all in all I advise laying off the job search for now until you find your balance with what you already have. Then you can decide if you want to add to that. Good luck!</p>
<p>btw it would help if you told us what exactly you’re taking, what jobs you’re interested in, etc.</p>
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<p>i think you just answered your own question here. don’t rush into it. use your first quarter for transitioning, then worry about this winter quarter.</p>
<p>I had the same situation as you. I ended up not getting a job at all my first year. I applied to a decent amount of places, but they all ended up requiring a lot of hours per week (15 - 20 during specific hours) which I thought was way too much. I’m entering my sophomore year right now, and I felt I could handle a 10 hour work week, so I found a job for the rest of this year. It’s actually my first job as well, haha.</p>
<p>Thanks guys! I think I’ll wait until next quarter to start working.</p>
<p>Do all jobs require a resume? I looked through Port Triton and every single job listed there requires one and even the dining jobs, which they emailed us, about requires a resume too. I don’t have much to put on a resume though so will that make it more difficult for me to get hired?</p>
<p>There wasn’t an answer for this question so I’ll go ahead and post it again: Will it be more difficult to find a job later on in the year since other students have already gotten positions in the beginning?</p>
<p>I also heard that it’s hard to get a job at UCSD since so many students are applying as well. Is it true?</p>
<p>It’s ok, knowing it’s your first job they won’t expect a full-out resume. just put your high school GPA, any volunteer experiences you have, skills like Word, programming skills, etc. and explain your objective (i.e. to get job experience). That should be fine. </p>
<p>my old suitemate applied for a dining hall job and said they didnt even look at her resume.</p>
<p>No, I don’t think it will necessarily be more difficult. Many employers do look for someone in fall to occupy the job for the remainder of the year, but many employers also don’t open up job openings until later in the year.</p>
<p>Do all the jobs also require an interview? For interviews, what should you wear? I have a business suit and some heels but will it be that formal?</p>
<p>^I would also like to know this about the interviews too.</p>
<p>Most jobs require an interview before the employers make their hiring decision but especially for lab positions, the interview is more of a semi-casual meet-up, often just to make sure you’re normal and to let you know more about the job. Think of it more as orientation, rather than an interview where you have to dazzle the person with your credentials. They aren’t expecting that much from a 19-year-old with limited or no job experience, lol. But do try to give intelligent answers to their questions that will demonstrate responsibility, honesty, etc.</p>
<p>Business suit and heels sounds too formal for just about any job (e.g. bookstore clerk, lab assistant, tutor, programmer, etc.) besides sales or any job where you have to interact with people, especially rich stuffy ones. but dressing nicely won’t hurt you, it just isn’t necessary. Do look semi-formal though, e.g. wear a button-up shirt with slacks or a pencil skirt. No messy hair, excessive jewelry, flip flops or really casual shoes, or otherwise crass or obnoxious attire. I personally just wore a button-up with long dark pants and flats or something.</p>
<p>for working at dining halls, having a resume is just procedural. if they need workers and your shcedule fits what they need, then they will hire you.</p>
<p>And I quote one of my interviewers: “80% is this (points at schedule) and 20% is you.” A person with a nice 3 hour gap is more favorable than someone with 3 hour-long gaps.</p>