<p>i need some tips of how to get started with work study. i've done a search on the work study website and am interested in office/clerical jobs.</p>
<p>am i supposed to send a resume? if so, how? by email? fax? should i call to set up an interview? </p>
<p>am i expected to dress formally during an interview? shirt and tie? jacket required? </p>
<p>btw, i never had a job before which is why my questions may be stupid questions. </p>
<p>when they say "office experience preferred", do unexperienced people still have a realistically reasonable chance of getting the job?</p>
<p>"am i supposed to send a resume? if so, how? by email? fax? should i call to set up an interview?"</p>
<p>Well, what I had done when I was looking for a work-study job was that I had first sent e-mails to the employers (resume included if asked for it) just saying that I was interested and that Id be willing to come in for an interview sometime. I definitely suggest e-mailing more than one person and try to be open-minded with what kind of job you end up with. I was looking for something more along the lines of being in a lab (even if it was just washing dishes) but I ended up as a clerk in the ASHE center. But, if you're more comfortable calling than by all means you can call to set up an interview and then send your resume by fax or by e-mail. </p>
<p>"am i expected to dress formally during an interview? shirt and tie? jacket required?" </p>
<p>I wouldn't suggest being too formal and yet I definitely would not suggest jeans and a t-shirt. You should probably wear a pair of slacks with a dress shirt and possibly a tie. Most important thing, look nice -- not like you just woke up and threw on some clothes. </p>
<p>"when they say "office experience preferred", do unexperienced people still have a realistically reasonable chance of getting the job?"</p>
<p>I think it depends on the employer and what they're looking for. I was lucky because the lady that I worked for was looking for a first year student and didn't really care how much experience I had because she wanted me to stay on throughout my undergrad years as long as I continued being awarded work-study. (But then again one doesn't need much skill for photo copying, filing, and running errands....)</p>
<p>Awesome, ckings. Thanks </p>
<p>btw, does work study follow the normal school calendar? I mean, do we get the same Christmas break and Spring break like everyone else? cuz I may be flying abroad for vacation right after exams this december...</p>
<p>Actually, for christmas break and spring break it really depends on the employer. But, for the most part the employers are flexible and will let you leave for your holiday breaks. When I worked in the ASHE center, they definitely were still open during christmas and spring breaks but, all I did was tell my boss that break was coming up and I had no problems leaving when I wanted to.</p>