VTM

Choosing an on-campus job sounds like a no brainer, right? Well, not exactly. Even prior to graduation, you begin to build your resume with important activities that a potential post-college employer is going to evaluate. Before you become the Thursday night bartender at Taylor’s or Rennie’s, or base your on-campus position on how little you can work and still get paid, consider which on-the-job experience can lend to your post-college employer. While a lot of student worker positions are work study, a great number of them are open to all students. Using UO-Joblink, find an office/clerical opening in one of the many colleges at UO. Or, even better yet, look for an internship (on or off campus) that relates to your major or career interest. Local non-profits, professors, or even employers who heavily recruit on-campus are always looking for bright and talented students. » Read more