On and Off Campus Job Search
Academic & Career Planning (ACP) works with students and alumnae that are seeking
- on campus work study positions
- part time off campus positions (for babysitting, pet and house sitting, or off campus tutoring positions, contact Financial Assistance)
- internships and/or cooperative education
- full time positions
On campus work study positions
Driven by the belief that on and off part time campus jobs can help prepare students for future career success, the management of campus work study and off-campus part-time employment has been transferred to Academic & Career Planning.
For students:
- View on campus jobs through CareerLink. Instructions for searching CareerLink for on campus work study jobs can be found here.
- View tips for finding on campus work study jobs.
Instructions for searching CareerLink for on and off campus jobs:
1. Access CareerLink
2. Log in with your username and password. For first time users:
USERNAME: jsmith02151987 (first initial, last name two digit birth month and birthday, and four digit birth year).
PASSWORD: angel (change your password after you initially log in).
3. If logging in for the first time, review and complete your profile.
4. Hover over “Job Search” on the main menu and click “Job Search”.
5. Use the “Position Type” search box to search for the type of position you’re seeking:
- “on campus work study”
- “part time off campus”
- “full time entry level”
- “full time experienced”
- “internship”
- “co-op”
Hint: For a first time search use minimal search criteria.
Tips for finding on campus work study jobs:
- Search CareerLink
On campus jobs and part time off campus positions are posted on Academic & Career Planning’s online jobs board, CareerLink, on a regular basis. While many on campus jobs are filled at the beginning of the year, create a system for reviewing this site regularly as opportunities may be posted throughout the year.
- Take the Initiative
Many jobs on campus are found by directly contacting the offices & departments. Some supervisors will collect resumes on an ongoing basis and consider them when positions come available. Throughout the year, get to know on campus supervisors and their possible hiring needs so that when opportunities come available they will remember you!
- Do Your Research
Use the Meredith College “A-Z index” of offices and departments at www.meredith.edu/about/a-z.htm to seek out potential work sites. Check out departmental websites to learn more and the potential role a student might play in their office.
- Ask Others
NETWORK and ask other students, faculty, and staff about possible work sites or positions on campus. Discuss the interests and skills you’d bring to the position. Referrals and recommendations are one of the best ways to get hired!
- Act Early and Often
Positions are filled early so make the search a priority. At the same time, don’t give up! On campus positions may be available at different points during the academic year. Stay in touch with prospective supervisors as they may have a need at any point…and if not this year, maybe next.
Part time off campus positions
For babysitting, pet and house sitting, or off campus tutoring positions, contact Financial Assistance
View on campus jobs through CareerLink. Instructions for searching CareerLink for part time off campus jobs can be found here.
Internships and/or cooperative education
Academic & Career Planning serves as a clearinghouse for incoming internships:
- Posted online (CareerLink, eLeads, etc.)
- Filed in the Resource Room
- Emailed to departmental faculty coordinators (see list below)
- Emailed to specified majors or class (i.e., freshmen – seniors)
- Advertised through posters and flyers
Once you have located an internship, meet with your major’s faculty coordinator to learn how to obtain class credit(s). If you have already completed an internship and would like another learning experience, consider Cooperative Education.
Faculty Coordinators by Majors:
For a list of faculty coordinators, check out this page.
Other sources for internship leads are:
- Faculty and staff members
- Career Fairs
- Friends, family, and classmates (networking and letting people know you are looking)
- Researching organizations or companies of interest (often posted on their web sites)
- Alumnae (Meredith Connection)
- Classes
Finding a job is a job. It takes time, energy and persistence. Clear career goals and objectives as well as a timeline for your search are the keys to success.
These general tips will get you started:
- Set aside time in your schedule to look for a job. It takes time-on average 6-9 months.
- Plan for your job search just like you plan for an exam or class project. Develop goals and objectives, a timeline and action steps for yourself.
- Take an active approach. Seek job opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to you.
- Keep going! Try to avoid taking rejections personally…they are an inevitable part of the job search process.
- Personalize your search. Work to create situations where you, not your resume, are being evaluated. Use your professional and personal contacts.
Try these action items:
- Refer to Sourcebook for additional details
- Search for positions on CareerLink
- Participate in On Campus Recruiting
- Attend a Career Fair
- Use ACP's Online Resources
- Develop and Use Your Network
- Schedule An Appointment
What is Networking?
- Developing professional contacts who may help you understand more about a career field and potentially help you to advance professionally.
- Building positive, professional relationships within your field(s) of interest.
- Combined with traditional job search methods, networking can help to produce job offers.
Why Network?
- Competition for jobs is higher than ever.
- Personal contacts are the #1 way that job seekers find jobs.
Tips for Networking
- Think of the interaction as developing rapport with the individual. This could include social or business conversation.
- Maximize networking opportunities through internships, volunteer positions, part-time jobs, leadership roles, full-time positions, friends and family members.
- Networking is a two-way street. Be prepared to offer assistance to those who have helped you/offered to help.
- Complete information interviews with professionals as a way to build a networking relationship.
- Be sure to thank your networking contacts.
