Students arrived in the Student Union yesterday eager to learn the skills of job hunting.
The workshop, sponsored by the Career Center, was part of the First Year Success Series.
The workshop, which was titled “‘Hire’ Education: How to Find a Part-time Job,” was to inform students about obtaining an on-campus job, as well as the details of the numerous jobs offered here on campus.
Michelle Simmons, the senior associate director of the Career Center and the student employment manager, presented the workshop.
“We try to offer the opportunity to connect with students a lot of different ways,” responded Simmons, when asked about her goal of this workshop.
The workshop introduced students to the First Year Success Series, as well as job resources through the Career Center.
Even though the turn-out for yesterday’s workshop was small, Simmons said students could ask more questions and receive one-on-one interaction.
“From experience, by the time I get to the second semester, my bank account dwindles,” said Rebecca Witter, sophomore.
Several handouts were available to these students to meet their particular needs.
The First Year Success Series is a program that presents several different workshops throughout the academic school year and is a way to help first year students become involved on campus.
Students can register for the First Year Success Series on their own or enroll in it through designated University classes.
Students who are part of this program are required to attend a certain number of sessions throughout the year, which allows the students to receive adequate knowledge and support to make their transition to college life as smooth as possible.
A very important resource introduced at the workshop is WorkNet, an online system where students can create profiles and search for not only on-campus jobs, but also off-campus jobs, co-ops, internships and positions for after graduation. WorkNet gives students the opportunity to search for jobs within their particular field of interest, and upload a resume to be submitted to employers electronically.
One student who attended the workshop, freshman Ashley Widziszewski, hoped to find a job that fulfills her interests, because she has been unhappy with job experiences in the past. The Career Center has many job resources that are available to students like Widziszewski.
This session was the first workshop of the spring semester. Students interested in attending a workshop can check the Career Center’s schedule of events online or stop by 360 Saddlemire.
