{"id":48173,"date":"2023-04-21T15:11:34","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T19:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=48173"},"modified":"2023-05-08T16:52:20","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T20:52:20","slug":"how-i-got-my-first-work-study-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2023\/04\/21\/how-i-got-my-first-work-study-job\/","title":{"rendered":"How I Got My First Work-Study Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summer Work Study<\/a> positions just opened on April 17th<\/sup>! Psst, if you\u2019re taking a summer class, the Summer Work Study program is a great opportunity to apply for since fewer students are applying than during the school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While I can\u2019t recommend the Work Study program enough, the process of job searching can be stressful! To hopefully make applying less overwhelming, in this blog post, I\u2019ll break down my step-by-step process of applying and getting hired for my first Work-Study position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Search for Jobs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I remember procrastinating applying for jobs because it was the last thing I wanted to do after just finishing exams. So, the first step is logging onto CLNx <\/a>and just starting to look for jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The advanced search feature was my best friend because you can filter jobs by department, Work Study Stream, type of position, campus location and more. As someone interested in education and student life, filtering the division by OISE and U of T Student Life helped me narrow it down a lot. Then, I\u2019ll read through the position description and qualifications, and if it seems like a job that I\u2019d be interested in and could be qualified for, I\u2019ll add it to my Shortlist to save these positions to apply to later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Search Feature on CLNx<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Get Your Documents Ready<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is usually the most time-consuming part of the process. Make sure to pay attention to what documents the application asks for. Some may just require a resume and cover letter, but others may ask for a transcript or your co-curricular record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I try to tailor my resume and cover letter to match the job description, by emphasizing my experiences and skills that makes the most sense. I\u2019d have a few different copies of my resume, that correspond with different types of jobs\u2014one for research-based jobs (highlighting research done in class because I\u2019ve never had a research job), one for social media positions (highlighting previous social media accounts I ran), and one for teaching-based jobs (highlighting my camps and classroom experience). I found this resource<\/a> helpful for writing my resume and cover letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One thing I\u2019ve learned is that job searching is a numbers game. The more postings you apply to, the more likely you may hear back from one. I applied to twenty positions and interviewed for five. Even if you feel underqualified for a job, I thought I\u2019d rather get rejected and know than wonder about the possibility of \u201cwhat if\u201d. You might be surprised by what you\u2019re capable of! I could never have pictured myself landing a job with U of T Student Life, but I wouldn\u2019t have known if I didn\u2019t try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Interview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Congrats, you\u2019ve got an interview! That means the hiring manager sees potential in you and wants to see if you\u2019re a good fit. I always get SO nervous for interviews, and that\u2019s perfectly normal. My best piece of advice is to prepare, prepare, prepare. I would Google interview questions and talk to myself in the mirror, or practice with a friend. Do some quick background research on the project or department. Take deep breaths before you go, and be yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resources & Extra Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1Life Hack: Copy the job description into Chat GPT<\/a> and ask it to create a list of interview questions based on the description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for extra support with writing your resume or preparing for interviews? Book a one-on-one appointment with Career Exploration & Education<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need some help on searching for jobs by key word search or ID number? Check out How to use CLNx to Apply to Work Study Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Good luck with your Work Study applications! If you have any questions, feel free to drop a comment below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica Kok<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\nWhile I can\u2019t recommend the Work Study program enough, the process of job searching can be stressful! To hopefully make applying less overwhelming, in this blog post, I\u2019ll break down my step-by-step process of applying and getting hired for my first Work-Study position.\n<\/div>
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