Here are some important tips on getting and keeping your student job ... or any position. This article also provides suggestions for making the most of your career development through your student work experiences. The Student Employment Office provides this information in the hopes that it will enhance your career development while here at CSU.

Acing the Interview:
Supervisors usually address the following topics during an interview:

• responsibilities of the job,
• skills required to perform the job,
• start date and hours needed,
• pay rate for the job.

Bring your resume with you to the interview and be prepared to discuss how you can meet the department's need.

Completing The Hiring Process:
Before a job is offered a student who has not worked on campus, the student will be asked to complete the Homeland Security Form (DMA form).

You will also be asked to complete a number of other employment and tax forms. These forms are available on the student employment website. All, except the I-9 form, may be completed ahead of time.

In order to complete the I-9 form you will need original documents that prove your identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. You can view the I-9 form for a complete list but most students use their driver license and their social security card which must be signed and not laminated.

You may begin working after all paperwork has been accurately and completely filled in and forwarded to the Student Employment Office.

Keeping Your Student (and other) Position:
The First Days On The Job

• Always say good morning and good night.
• Be on time and accurately punch in/out using the myTime system. You may need to keep a paper record of your time until your job is active in the myTime system.
• Understand the job expectations.
• Ask questions for clarity.
• Establish a work schedule and stick to it.
• Dress and conduct yourself appropriately.
• Double check your work.
• Ask for work, when you are idle.
• Keep your work area neat and return supplies to their rightful place.

Student Employees Are Responsible To:

• Adhere to all Student Employment guidelines.
• Notify your supervisor, if enrollment drops below 6 credit hours.
• Accurately maintain time worked using the myTime electronic reporting system.
• Take the job seriously and perform at the highest level of your ability.
• Treat your supervisor and fellow employees with respect.
• Limit personal conversations and phone calls.
• Do homework, studying, or any other non-work or personal activities on your own time.
• Notify your supervisor before leaving the work area.
• Do not eat or drink beverages in work areas, unless permitted by your supervisor.
• Use computers, copiers, and other office equipment and supplies for work assignments only and not for personal use.
• Provide your own reliable childcare and transportation.

Building Your Career Through Your Student Employment Experience:

• Remember, you are the one who is responsible to build your career.
• Continue to seek out more challenging and degree-related positions.
• Add your new position to your growing resume of valuable work experiences
• Continue to watch for additional degree-related employment through the Student Employment Program or the Career Services Center's cooperative education, part-time employment, and/or permanent placement services.

For more information, see the student employee handbook.

Need More Help? Contact the Student Employment Office at 216.687.5577 or studentemploy@csuohio.edu.