<p>For anyone who has had an on-campus job, how was the interview process? I have very little work experience and have never had to interview for a job. Should I dress business casual for the interview? </p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>I have interviewed for FWS in the past and I have like 6 interviews for work studys next week on campus. Attire depends on where you are interviewing. During the summer, I would recommend not wearing a suit. I would recommend for men: nice slacks, collared shirt and possibly a tie (odviously nice shoes, not gym shoes). No need for a suit jacket unless its like a Stern interview and you feel you need the jacket… if you really want a jacket you could carry it without wearing it the whole time). Women could just wear nice dress pants, a nice shirt with possibly a sweater and nice flats or small heels. Once again, no needs for a suit jacket unless you feel it is appropriate. My interviews next week are with the Dept of History, Dept of Social Work, Counseling Center, Dept that deals with student conduct issues… ect. I am wearing (female) what I stated above. I also know 30% of work study students will be granted a work study through America Reads/America Writes and their is a semi-casual orientation you have to attend if hired/chosen (I recieved my hired notice last week) but no formal interview for this FWS. The interview process is nothing to fear. Pretty simple, they just want to know more about you and why you should have the position over someone else. Think about your strenghts and things that set you apart. Do some reasearch on the position and the dept so you sound well informed. Dont forget to bring your signed forms from the Wasserman Center incase they want to hire you (they cant without the signed forms!). Of cource, bring a copy of your resume. I hope this helps.</p>
<p>I second what is stated above. It really depends on the job. Would you mind posting what position it was you are interviewing for?
I had a few interviews last semester. Oddly enough, my most intense one was for Bobst. They wanted to make sure I was well versed in the history of it, and knew the information of it. From what I have heard, the most intense interviews are at Kimmel and Admissions Ambassadors. The kimmel one is actually for Skirball, but it isnt fun, from what I hear. The one at Admissions Ambassadors is like 3 cuts, and only something like 10% of applicants make it. In terms of dress, I don’t think Work Study interviews ever really require you to wear a tie. Slacks and a button up are always standard, though.</p>
<p>I am so confused about work study…can someone lay it out in simple terms exactly what forms I need to fill out/what I need to do to apply for a work study job? I was offered work study, and thought I only needed to write a resume and apply for jobs posted on the Wasserman (and possible do interviews)…it wasnt until I saw a status update from NYU on Facebook that I found out about some other form that needs to be filled out.</p>
<p>@SnappleSpice,</p>
<p>Go to the Wasserman Center website and look at the Federal Work Stusy information… it will explain in all. For the most part you have it right! The only forms you have to fill out can be found online… they are to prove that you have a federal work study to your employer and that you can legally work in the US. </p>
<p>Forms can be found here: [Wasserman</a> Center for Career Development - On Campus Student Employment](<a href=“Career Development and Jobs”>Career Development and Jobs)</p>
<p>Here is more info: [Wasserman</a> Center for Career Development - Jobs and Internships](<a href=“Career Development and Jobs”>Career Development and Jobs)</p>
<p>Those are the first 2 links/websites you should have seen when you found out your recieved a work study. Its pretty simple and any questions can be answered by the Wasserman Center (ie. Additional FWS funds, times you can work)</p>
<p>Thank you for your responses, they really helped. One other question, do you think I can use the fact that I live in NYC to my advantage? For example, I will be able and willing to work during breaks.</p>
<p>they cant count it against other people, but mention it. MOST FWS is only a semester thing, anyways.</p>
<p>@Rob,</p>
<p>NYU does not let you work during breaks if you have a FWS. I think you can work spring break but you cant work winter break. Some FWS will let you work in the summer, but thats few and inbetween. A lot of students apply for seperate FWS just for the summer and some keep them through the following fall and spring.</p>
<p>Thank you for the links! I’m sorry to intrude on this thread but if anyone can help me with these questions, I would really appreciate it! </p>
<p>So what I need to do in order to try and obtain a work study job is: write a resume, fill out the on-campus student employee application, get the I-9 forms and W-4? Sorry I sound a little dumb, but Im not even sure where I can find my I-9 or W-4…any help here?</p>
<p>Should I fill out the on-campus application and get all the forms together now, or after I submit my resume? Do I need to have a cover letter?</p>
<p>And finally, are there any good websites out there that can teach me how to write a good resume? I’ve held a job at a local day care for the past two years, so I have work experience (in addition to some volunteer stuff) but I’ve never written a resume or cover letter before…</p>
<p>@SnappleSpice,</p>
<p>Please look at the links I posted. All your questions can be answered there if you read the links. The links show you how to get the on-campus student employee form, I-9 and W-4. It all gives you all the info abou resume writing and cover letter writing. You can also just google example resumes and cover letters. Its pretty simple once you read all the info. Each job is differernt and you apply differently.</p>