<p>I have a few questions regarding work-study postions:
-the work-study positions posted seem to amount to only a few hundred. are work-study positions generally not offered to most students?
-since I need lots of money, is it possible to work...out...all my allotted work-study hours and then get another non-work-study job afterwards?
-is it better to secure a work-study job now? or can I wait till I get on campus and get one then? most of the jobs posted don't seem very interesting...(I was hoping to get some library job).</p>
<p>in addition, could anyone provide me with some details of work-study, how flexible the hours are, how easy it is to get a work-study job, how easy is it to get a job that provides enough hours so your work-study money is all earned by the end of the year, how easy is it to get a job if you're a freshman and have nothing to put in a resume which many work-study postions are demanding, etc. etc. etc. any help would be appreciated.</p>
<p>-the work-study positions posted seem to amount to only a few hundred. are work-study positions generally not offered to most students?</p>
<p>Work study positions are only offerred to work-study students. however, you can apply to a non-work study job and still get work-study as long as you and your employer fill out all the required paperwork.</p>
<p>-since I need lots of money, is it possible to work...out...all my allotted work-study hours and then get another non-work-study job afterwards?</p>
<p>yup. my first year i actually worked all my hours within the first two quarters and then took a break from working during spring quarter. however, i could have gotten another job if i really wanted to. also some, employers do keep their work-study students on after their awards run out which would then make them non-work study students. </p>
<p>-is it better to secure a work-study job now? or can I wait till I get on campus and get one then? most of the jobs posted don't seem very interesting...(I was hoping to get some library job).</p>
<p>i believe that the work study program doesn't actually start until about the second week of fall quarter. if i were you, i'd look into some of the positions, send some e-mails to let potential employers know that your interested and hope that someone replies offering an interview.</p>
<p>Do you think it's better to start working during the fall quarter and take a break in the spring, or start working in the winter quarter? I want to adjust to everything else in college first, but will there be jobs still available in the winter?</p>
<p>Oh and have you ever risen to higher positions within laboratory setting work study postions that have you washing dishes, etc.? J/W if this is a common scenario!</p>
<p>whether you start fall or winter, is up to you... but you should also take into consideration how many hours you want to be working a week. i think when i first started i was working about 20 hours a week if not more (which is why I ran out of hours in the first place.) but this past year, i cut back on the number of hours i worked each week and was able to work the entire year. </p>
<p>Emmeline, I'm sure its possible but, i haven't heard of any specific people doing so. I did have a friend who washed dishes in a lab but she quit soon into the year.</p>
<p>I have a question that might sound weird, but I am confused. If i find a position that I'm interested in and I want to get it, what am I supposed to write in the email to them? Should I send a resume, list my previous experiences, my schedule etc? Or should I just say that I'm interested in the work-study they offer? What am I supposed to say?</p>
<p>Yup. That's pretty much what you do. You e-mail the employer stating that your interested in the position and either say that you can provide a resume or attach it. If/when you get a response they might ask you to come in for an interview. You can probably wait until the interview to talk about availability (you shedule.) The e-mail is primarily to let them know you're interested and that you'd like to have an interview. And you may get lucky and be hired on the spot.</p>
<p>A resume? Is it necessary if it's not specified in the description? If so, do you know of any guides on formatting and tips for an otherwise empty resume?</p>
<p>I called the FAO about this issue. They told me that the earliest I can work is October 2. It is really up to the student, who's work-study eligible, to find work. </p>
<p>There is however a deadline. The student must be employed before February 2, 2007 to be eligible for the work-study program.</p>
<p>guys, do you think it's too early to send an email now if i'm interested in some position? because we can only start October 2nd.. or is it ok if i do it now? also, do you think they can want to interview me before the school starts?</p>
<p>"A resume? Is it necessary if it's not specified in the description? If so, do you know of any guides on formatting and tips for an otherwise empty resume?"</p>
<p>Well, I wouldn't send the resume in your first e-mail unless its specified. However, you'll probably be asked for one. In your resume, if you don't necessarily have much work experience, you can list volunteer work, awards your received, clubs and activities your participated in, and etc. If you do that, you should have a decent resume and be a good candidate for a job.</p>
<p>some positions are more competitive than others. in my case, i was pretty much the only one who applied to my clerk position and was hired more or less hired through e-mail. though, i applied for another positions beforehand and had to go through an extensive interview - needless to say, I didn't get that job. but the selectiveness does depend on the job. </p>
<p>btw, i know i mentioned this before but the purchasing department in ASHE is looking for work-study students... you all should look into it... (friendly managers, some down-time, great place to work....)</p>
<p>should we put everything on our resume if we don't have work-experience or should we filter out the things we put down so the information will only apply to the job we're trying to get?</p>