Sven Alskog
News Editor
Paying for college can be one of the leading stressors for students during their time in school.
Knowing this, the Idaho State University Career Center will again be hosting the annual Part-Time Job Fair featuring employers from both on and offcampus on Wednesday, Sept. 3 in the Pond Student Union Building Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Participants are encouraged to have their resumes reviewed by the Career Center prior to the event by calling them at (208)-282-2380 during their normal hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
There are multiple options for students when it comes to finding the right job to work with their schedule.
The part-time job fair displays one of the most common types of positions available for students to apply for, with opportunities existing both on and off campus in a variety of work settings. These jobs typically require anywhere from 10-20 hours per week.
Some students such as Tanisha White have found that by placing emphasis on networking you can learn of jobs that others may not have heard about yet, getting your foot in the door early in the application process.
“I found out about my job through Kim Valenta, since she knew me through the honors program she actually just offered me the job.”
White is an office assistant in the Student Success Center.
One well-known choice comes in the form of work study positions. These job opportunities are for students who have financial need based on their FAFSA. The financial aid award offer displayed on BengalWeb will show you whether or not you are eligible.
A major benefit of having a work study position on campus is that the employee work schedule is typically flexible, helping to lower the stress which can come from trying to successfully manage both school and work.
Many of these positions are on campus, along with other part-time openings not requiring work study.
“It’s incredibly convenient to be on campus and not have to drive across town to work,” said White. “Plus I can fill the gaps in between classes, so when I would normally just be wasting time I’m actually being productive.”
Other common positions for students of ISU are meant to enhance what is learned in the classroom by putting it into action in a work setting.
Many majors at ISU require that students take part in an internship. These are often unpaid positions that are designed to expose students to a wide-range of topics related to their field of study.
Outside of the Part-Time Job Fair, ISU offers multiple other ways for students to find the right job for them.
Perhaps the simplest is to create an account within the Bengal Jobs online system. This program has the capability to personalize searches based on location, type of job and more to expedite the search process. You can also sign up for email updates when new jobs are posted on the site.
Another great service provided is at the Career Center where a student can go for help with a resume, career advice and even a mock interview.
Both of these options are available at no extra charge to fee paying students.
Many of the services for the Career Center are also featured on their website at isu.edu/career.
