The unemployment rate for California is reportedly dropping, yet college students continue to rush to get a job to pay for tuition and living expenses. Finding a job certainly isn't easy but a trip to the Student Employment Center can facilitate the process for students and alumni.
Located in the Student Services Building, staffers are dedicated to helping students find schedule-friendly jobs, both on and off campus.
Viewing available job opportunities includes visiting the Citrus website and clicking on "employment opportunities." From there you can search postings and create an application. The website is updated regularly and employers are called every 10 days to make sure the jobs posted are still open.
Students who are interested in obtaining a job are welcome to come in during office hours and proceed through an informal screening process to gather the student's information. If the student meets the qualifications for a job, the Student Employment Service issues you a referral and gives advice on how to land the job.
"Be persistent and don't get discouraged," advises Tedd Goldstein, Student Employment Services supervisor.
Besides relying on the student employment center to help you find a job, going into general shopping areas, malls or wherever you would like to work is also helpful for finding a job.
Ashley Warren, child development major, found an employment opportunity at Citrus .
"I like it," Warren said. "I get to meet new people."
The Student Employment Services website offers tips and guidelines to create a resume as well as a cover letter. The website also offers helpful suggestions before, during and after a job interview.
The Student Employment Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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