Bobcats at Work

On Campus Job Programs for New Students
Coordinated by the
University Career Center, Human Resources, and Financial Aid

Part-time Job Fair
Wednesday, August 15
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Atkinson Front Porch
Visit with campus offices and
community employers to apply for jobs!
Information for local companies and campus supervisors
Information for Students 
List of Participating Companies and Campus Offices

How the Event Works for Students:
•  Freshmen, transfer, and returning students are encouraged to
   attend the Resume Workshop on Sunday, August 12 at 2 p.m. in
   Atkinson 107 to get prepared for the event.
•  Use the list of participating organizations to prepare who you will 
   want to talk to at the event.
•  For Georgia College positions, you will also need to apply at 
   www.gcsujobs.com
•  If you qualify for Federal Work Study (FWS), please bring your
    Student Employment Verification Form with you  to the event to
    show campus employers.
•  On campus jobs are categorized as College Work Study and 
   Federal Work Study.  FWS requires that you have established
   financial need and at least part-time status.  Contact Financial Aid
   to see if you qualify.
•  You want to make the best first impression possible so
    we highly recommend business casual/snappy casual attire.  
    If you would wear it to the beach, then do not wear it to 
    apply for a campus job.
•   Be prepared to complete new hire paperwork for campus jobs or 
    off campus jobs you may be hired for this year.  You will want to 
    have the the forms of identification recommended on page three
    of the I-9 form.

• Resume Workshop for Students Seeking Campus Jobs
  Sunday, August 12, 2 p.m.
  Atkinson 107
  •  Learn how to transform your college admission resume
     into a job interview winning document.
  •  To get feedback on your current resume, please bring it 
      with you to the workshop.
  
  Internship Nuts 'n' Bolts Workshop
  Sunday, August 12, 3:30 p.m.
  Atkinson 107
  •  Incoming freshmen want to know about internships, so this
     is your chance to get the answers to the most commonly 
     asked questions.
  •  Meet the university Internship Coordinator and other
     members of the Career Center staff.
  •  Find out what you can do as early as freshmen year to
     become a competitive internship candidate.

Participating Campus Departments and Local Employers
A complete list with detailed job information will be updated
daily on Career Connection.   You can also use Career Connection to locate other local jobs, internships, and full-time positions.

Applying for On and Off Campus Jobs
On Campus:  www.gcsujobs.com
Off Campus:  Career Connection - the University Career
                     Center's job and internship database

Success Tips for
Finding a Campus or Community Job

1.  Attend the Resume Workshop in
     Atkinson 107 on August 12 at 2 p.m.
2.  Check for job openings on 
     www.gcsujobs.com and apply online.
3.  Register in Career Connection     
     so that you can also access off
     campus job listings and employers
     participating in the Part-time Job
     Fair.
4.  Attend the Part-time Job Fair on
     August 15 from 11 - 2 p.m. on
     Parks Hall Porch.
5.  If you start the process late,
     make an appointment with a
     career advisor to have your
     resume reviewed and to get
     tips on how to network
     effectively with campus
     departments.
6.  Still looking for a job?  Identify
     campus offices you'd like to
     work for and begin using
     their services as a student.
7.  Let everyone know you are job 
     searching on campus.  You 
     may find a job lead through
     someone you know.

Many students also work in the
Milledgeville community.  These
jobs are posted on the University
Career Center's Career Connection site. 
Register and search for jobs each week
to keep up with new opportunities.