BY: Christen Gall
Published: Aug. 24, 2012
Many will seek. Few will find.
Taylor students have limited job options according to Director of Career Development Drew Moser.
"A lot go off for volunteer work. There are not a lot of options," Moser said.
In a recent campus email, Moser encouraged students to begin their job search as soon as possible, apply for multiple positions and follow all instructions for applications.
With student loans growing in the midst of an uncertain economy, more students need to offset the high cost of tuition through a college job, either to cover loans or provide their own spending money.
Moser suggests Taylor students log into Taylor's Experience eRecruiting Network for information about job openings.
Popular campus jobs include front desk workers, information technology workers, intramural referees and office workers in various academic offices.
Catering Services, the library and KSAC are also places of employment for students seeking work.
Moser explains that work study students generally have preference over other students applying for jobs so freshmen should keep this in mind as they search for a job.
A common problem students face when looking for jobs is that same as those in the real world: More demand than supply.
Job shortage has often been an issue on Taylor's campus as more students look for jobs than those available.
"That's something I'm trying to address: How do we make more jobs available?" said Moser. "Some positions are filled by the time students get on to campus. Some students have limited schedules."
U.S. News suggests that students consider how a job will add to their college experience through a larger income, resume building and networking, but also to look at the possible negative aspects like dealing with a busy schedule.
While job searching can be challenging, being persistent, starting early and sending thank you notes can put students ahead of their peers.
Moser encourages students to contact the Calling and Career Office in the Student Union with questions or job suggestions.
"Students are always going to want jobs, but there's a variety of job needs," said Moser. "Filling the need for jobs is what our office wants to help."
