It’s the first day of classes and already the University seems to be running at full speed. Numerous students, staff, and faculty have clearly been preparing long before now in order to be primed for today. The University Career Center (UCC) is no exception. The staff has been hard at work all summer to ensure that this year and all its upcoming events will run smoothly, especially since the first such event is already upon us: the Part-Time Job Fair.
For underclassmen in particular, the first day of classes is all about exploration: learning the quickest paths to and from classrooms, meeting professors and teaching assistants, joining clubs, and, of course, finding a part-time job to fund your online shopping addiction. However, finding a part-time job can be a daunting endeavor, and for the many students who didn’t bring their cars to school, travel to and from interviews may be difficult. If you missed today’s Part-Time Job Fair, check out employment.ku.edu. There are a ton of on-campus jobs available right now (including a few at the UCC).
If you’re still unsure of which field you’d like to work in, take advantage of some of the opportunities that the Career Center offers year-round:
- Career coaching is free for all KU students. We help you in all stages of career planning whether you haven’t selected a major or you already have your career path outlined.
- HawkQuest is an online service that asks students a variety of questions to help identify your passions and interests, and then suggests possible careers and majors that fits those interests.
- Attend the Volunteer Fair next Wednesday (August 30th) from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Kansas Union. Volunteering is a great way to expand your skill set while helping a worthwhile organization.
We look forward to seeing you at the UCC this year! Don’t forget we moved! Find us in Room 206 of Summerfield Hall.
By: Kendall, UCC Marketing Intern and Sophomore student studying finance
KU Career Center 