Anyone out there know of any good part-time jobs avaliable to a University Student? Prefer stuff in the south of the city due to where i live.
Its pretty difficult finding a job out there that pays decently and allows me to do something that will look good on my resume (Ie... not cooking or waiting tables)
Well considering the porn lock down there might not be a lot of jobs available. And female porn stars really don't need a fluffer, and liberal application of astroglide and they're good to go . . .
Oh wait, I was what you did there.
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Isn't there a student employment center at the University?
Right now, there's not a lot of part time jobs out there unless your willing to work fast food, or working in a bar.
The UofC career servies site only has a few jobs listed that im really intrested in, most of them are about "working" at health centers etc. most being in the North.
Im really looking at working somewhere where i can sell things, Banks, or Offices.
Im getting my BA in Ecomonics and im almost done my BA in Sociology (last semester)
Ideally it would be nice to get a job somewhere where i have possible full-time employment but who knows.
I know its idiotic to be picky in this situation but i REALLY cannot see myself washing dishes or something like that having 5 years of education under my belt... I feel like a dick for having such a self-entitlement
I know its idiotic to be picky in this situation but i REALLY cannot see myself washing dishes or something like that having 5 years of education under my belt... I feel like a dick for having such a self-entitlement
Not at all. Set the bar high for yourself.
I would say 80-90% of the good jobs out there you're looking for are by referral. Work your contacts, ask around, and don't just apply to jobs online. You may also consider going to a place like Randstad to have them help you find a job that suits your needs.
I would say 80-90% of the good jobs out there you're looking for are by referral. Work your contacts, ask around, and don't just apply to jobs online. You may also consider going to a place like Randstad to have them help you find a job that suits your needs.
Be aware that Randstad sometimes pays you like a dishwasher for certain placements.....
Yea there are also places like "About Staffing" but id rather be a regular employee somewhere rather than an employee of a staffing company being loaned out somewhere.
I work for Alberta Health Services but in Edmonton. I put in around 8-30 hrs depending on the week, but they're good about shifts I can't make. Great job for student, since if there's any down time I can study or do something else like surf/calgarypuck. Free coffee and tea, fridges, and everything so it's easy for me to come from school with food. Really friendly people and quiet office. I'm sure it'll be somewhat the same in Calgary but really, give them a try. Especially with the flu clinics coming in they'll need some spare bodies. Might be a little late though but they pay great! Like $16-19
The UofC career servies site only has a few jobs listed that im really intrested in, most of them are about "working" at health centers etc. most being in the North.
Im really looking at working somewhere where i can sell things, Banks, or Offices.
Im getting my BA in Ecomonics and im almost done my BA in Sociology (last semester)
Ideally it would be nice to get a job somewhere where i have possible full-time employment but who knows.
I know its idiotic to be picky in this situation but i REALLY cannot see myself washing dishes or something like that having 5 years of education under my belt... I feel like a dick for having such a self-entitlement
I get that, I think its pretty rare that companies take on part time Student Sales people unless your willing to be that guy in the mall hawking credit cards or ginsu knife sets.
Usually companies that or financial institutions are afraid of students because they want a commitment in both time and training and they want to be able to make up for their investment.
Most people that are in a sales force on a part time basis are either extremely productive and experienced. Or willing to work on pure commission and thus not have to risk.
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On the other hand, sometimes you need to start at the bottom to move up. Working retail or fast food may suck, but it might give you the extra step you need to move up later.
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Mazrim is right. One thing overlooked by some of these retail or fast food jobs is if you stick it out, you can get up to Assistant Manager or Manager positions which can mean alot on your resume later on when asked if you have "Management Experience".
I never did the fast food thing for very long as I was seemingly lucky to be hired into a job straight out of high school relevent to my education. Fast forward 10 years and now trying to get into more Management positions and being refused solely due to my lack of experience in Management. My sister though, worked at a retail place (completely out of the scope for her area of study) for 3 years became Manager of a store and easily moved into a management position after her post secondary because she had on her resume that she had the experience.
So don't overlook the mind-numbing retail and fast food jobs.
On the other hand, sometimes you need to start at the bottom to move up. Working retail or fast food may suck, but it might give you the extra step you need to move up later.
Of course that's true. But are we to assume the OP has never held these kinds of jobs before?
He's finishing his degrees and looking for something better. Many people do the same thing and find that better postion. The OP could be one of them.
Aiming high is a very good thing, but it doesn't pay the bills.
If there isn't anything available to you in your field, try an entry level position in a firm that has positions you might aspire to. Stuff like data entry, mail room etc. All the positions like that where I work are filled through word of mouth and often end up being taken by friends or family of people at work. Heck we even have part time one lady that all she does is go shopping to make sure one of our programs has food for their weekly dinners.
Another option is volunteering at a place where you would like to work, or does work somewhat related to what you would like to do. There are a ton of non-profit organizations that need people with all sorts of skill sets from technical to bookkeeping to working with people. This can give you valuable real world experience, and looks good on a resume. Another benefit is you could get a job within that firm if one opens up, because someone who knows the system and has proven they can do the job in at least some respect will always have the inside track over almost all external applicants.
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