09/21 - I was awarded Work-Study but can't find a job.

QUESTION

Hello Sharon, I don't know if you remember me but, I came in not too long ago to ask about a job.  I was awarded Work-Study but still can't find a job.  Is there anything else I can/should do?

ANSWER                                                                               Sharon Herrera sharon.herrera@tamucc.edu Student Employment

One thing I can tell you about looking for a work-study job is that you have to be persistent.  Look at the job almost on a daily basis.  When you see one, if you can apply online, apply immediately.  When new jobs open up on campus, they usually close them within the week.  If you only look once a week, you might be missing a lot.  The other thing I can tell you is not to take it personally.  Most departments are interested in the hours that someone is available.    Things that you might not have thought about that might help: 1.    Schedule a Resume Review with one of our counselors   2.     You can also fill out the other forms that are available in the resource library of Hire an Islander.  These are applications and class schedule forms that some departments might want.  If they are filled out already, you will not have any problems.  If you haven’t filled them out, you will see a message that says, "You do not currently have the forms needed to apply for the job" and then will be told which forms you are missing.  We also have a tutorial on our front page to tell you how to upload those forms if you have problems.