{"id":17,"date":"2025-09-02T16:13:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/student-employment\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-09-08T07:08:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T11:08:53","slug":"find-a-job","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/student-employment\/find-a-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Find a Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section-intro has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/student-employment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/89\/find-a-job-page.jpg&apos;);background-position:50% 50%;background-size:cover;\" class=\"wp-block-group padded lifted has-white-background-color has-background wp-container-content-69bc4bdf is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25.625rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group padded has-charcoal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b2c0a905d4dd2eb4e478a481e056320 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working at Clark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro\">All students at Clark may apply for jobs \u2014 U.S. and international students, and undergraduate and graduate students. Most departments and offices at Clark hire students, but jobs \u2014 including federal work study jobs \u2014 are not guaranteed; they can be very competitive. Make sure you spend time writing your resume and cover letter to put your best foot forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What new student employees need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have never worked at Clark University, there are a few things to do before you apply for student jobs on campus or off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/student-employment\/find-a-job\/bring-your-id-to-clark\/\">Bring your id to clark<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/handshake\/\">Log into handshake<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/student-employment\/find-a-job\/submit-your-timesheet\/\">submit your timesheet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-gray-200-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c385debf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See what other students have to say<\/h4>\n\n\n<div><div class=\"modal\">\n    <lite-youtube videoid=\"ra95M9Mcohw\" playlabel=\"See what other students have to say\" js-api>\n        <button class=\"close\"><span>\u00d7<\/span> Close<\/button>\n    <\/lite-youtube>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-yellow-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Have questions?<\/strong>&nbsp;Review our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/student-employment\/faqs-for-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find a job<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to apply for jobs, you need to start early \u2014 even before the semester begins. Jobs fill quickly, and you are not guaranteed an on-campus job even if you have been granted federal work study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring semester: Get ready in December and January<br>Fall semester: Get ready in July and August<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Log into Handshake:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>All on-campus employment positions are posted on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/handshake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handshake<\/a>, Clark\u2019s job, internship, and volunteer opportunity portal. If you have not already done so, log onto&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/handshake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handshake<\/a>&nbsp;using your Clark email address and password, and complete your profile. You will not be able to view or apply for on-campus employment without a Handshake account. \u201cFollow\u201d Clark University departments and offices to receive job notifications, and check back often, as more jobs are added daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work on your resume and cover letters:&nbsp;<\/strong>Resumes are required to apply for on-campus employment, and many on-campus positions also require a cover letter. Start working on your resume and cover letter(s) early to ensure you have enough time to complete your application materials. To get started,&nbsp;check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/clarkuedu.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/r\/sites\/StudentEmploymentDocuments\/Shared%20Documents\/Student%20Employee%20Files?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=NEjrGD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">template for your resume<\/a> and&nbsp;the <a href=\"https:\/\/clarkuedu.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/r\/sites\/StudentEmploymentDocuments\/Shared%20Documents\/Student%20Employee%20Files?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=NEjrGD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide for your cover letter<\/a>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Have your resume reviewed:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you are an undergraduate student, email&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/resources\/career-lab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Career Lab<\/a>&nbsp;and attach the document(s) you would like to have reviewed. If you are a graduate student, check with the career staff at your graduate school regarding options to have your documents reviewed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A special note for international students:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaltura.com\/tiny\/x5cz5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch this video<\/a>&nbsp;for job search strategies, including what a typical resume looks like in the United States, the importance of tailoring your cover letter, and best practices for your on-campus job search. The video also includes proper etiquette for the job search \u2014 for example,&nbsp;<em><strong>do not email or visit offices asking for consideration for on-campus jobs.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring semester: Apply in January and February<br>Fall semester: Apply in August and September<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Search for off-campus jobs in Handshake:<\/strong>\u00a0If you are a U.S. student, then consider searching in Handshake for jobs in the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Search for on-campus jobs in Handshake:<\/strong>&nbsp;Because new positions are posted daily, check back often to find on-campus jobs that best fit your interests. To find on-campus jobs, go to the&nbsp;<strong>Jobs<\/strong>&nbsp;tab in Handshake, click the&nbsp;<strong>Filters<\/strong>&nbsp;button, and choose&nbsp;<strong>On Campus Student Employment.&nbsp;<\/strong>Then scroll down to check the box that says<strong>&nbsp;Employer Preferences Match<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apply to jobs:<\/strong>&nbsp;Submit your applications early, and apply to as many jobs as you are interested in. On-campus employment is very competitive, so don\u2019t wait to apply. Many jobs are filled by the first week of classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Review job restrictions:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you see a message saying \u201cYour school has restricted your ability to apply to this job\u201d or \u201cYour school year does not match what is required for this job,\u201d that means you are not eligible to apply to that job based on your school year or graduate school. The job description will list the school years desired for the position. Use the \u201cEmployer Preferences Match\u201d filter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wait for the hiring manager to contact you:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you are a final candidate for a position, be patient \u2014 a hiring manager will contact you to schedule an interview. In the meantime, keep applying to positions that interest you, and check your email often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column equal-height is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Federal Work-Study Jobs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are awarded federal work study, you are not guaranteed a job; you must compete for an on-campus job with everyone else. Here are a few tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our 11-minute&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.clarku.edu\/media\/Work+Study+On-Campus+Employment\/1_u6evhowi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Job Search Strategies for Students with Work Study<\/a>&nbsp;video!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jobs are very competitive. Before applying to jobs, have your resume reviewed by uploading it to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/handshake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handshake<\/a>. In your cover letter, mention that you have federal work study so that the hiring manager is aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most on-campus jobs will not be tagged as work study, so apply to any on-campus job you\u2019re interested in. If you\u2019re hired, that will be your work study job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/community-engagement-and-volunteering\/students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Community Engagement and Volunteering<\/a>&nbsp;posts work-study jobs in the community; those are tagged as work study, and only work study students can apply. The applicant pool will be smaller, increasing your chances of getting hired.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Federal Work-Study Jobs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Help with Job Search Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To discuss job strategies specific to on-campus employment or to get feedback on your application materials, make an appointment in Handshake. Choose Career Center &gt; Appointments &gt; Office of Student Employment &gt; On-Campus Job Search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clarku.joinhandshake.com\/appointments\"><strong>Visit Handshake<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull abut-end has-green-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5e4c7460 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a51794755baea8894938b0611f8f5d89\">Student Employment Handbook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-green-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/clarkuedu.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/r\/sites\/StudentEmploymentDocuments\/Shared%20Documents\/Student%20Employee%20Files?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=T4Oqeh\" style=\"border-width:3px\">View handbook<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working at Clark All students at Clark may apply for jobs \u2014 U.S. and international students, and undergraduate and graduate students. 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