I’ve applied multiple times for on-campus jobs but have been denied each time due to my schedule, despite having ample free hours to work and strong recommendations.
Does anyone have advice on how to successfully secure on-campus employment?
Securing on-campus employment as an international student and can be challenging, especially due to scheduling conflicts. If you’re in the middle of the semester, look for jobs that align with your available hours or offer weekend shifts. If your semester just ended or is about to start, meet with your career advisor to plan a class schedule that accommodates work. Additionally, the international students office can provide guidance on navigating employment opportunities and work authorization requirements.
Hope this response is helpful.
Hi,
Did they cite working hours as the reason for rejection?
Usually, you know about working hours at the time of the interview. If it doesn’t align well with your schedule, then some alternatives are always discussed.
You can also adjust your working hours on the application portal to show flexibility.
Talking about the ways to get on-campus jobs easily, references help a lot. reach out to your friends, and classmates, or join some on-campus student orgs and make friends there.
Keep applying and try changing your resume a little. Do not use tables or fancy formatting of any kind. Usually, that does not pass through automated resume reviewing systems.
There are seminars from International Students and Scholars Center that help you with great tips.
Remember that after some time it becomes a game of averages so please keep applying.
Good luck