Empty pockets provide incentive for job hunting
Ian Young
Issue date: 2/6/09 Section: Features
So, the holidays are over. Your money is all spent. Your gas tank has been empty for days and you're out of meal swipes for the week. Guess what? It's time to get a job.
Now I know what you're thinking. "Me? A job? Say what?" Well, we all find ourselves tight on cash every once in while, and wouldn't it be nice to have a little extra dough in your pocket? Maybe take that special someone out on the town one night? So, you're all like, "Dude, I searched for a job already. No one's hiring." Well don't give up yet! You've still got options out there to add a little padding to your wallet. Take a rest from that juicy cheeseburger you're eating in the Grill and make a short trip to Career and Community Learning Center located down the hall in the basement of Founders. Here you will find some nice people who only want help you out. According to Vivian Lutian, a career counselor for adult students, Guilford students have a very unique opportunity with the Career and Community Learning Center. "Guilford is one of the only schools to let their students use their career center for free for life," said Lutian.
The work-study program at Guilford is one of the best places for a student to find work in this town.
"Work study is wonderful," said Lutian. "It's not too hard to handle while taking classes."
Whether you're looking for part time or full time work, the Career Center will help you in almost every respect. They will help you organize a job search, sharpen your interview skills, and show you how to put together a resume.
Lutian also advised that students looking for a job should go ahead and put together a resume even if the job you are applying for doesn't require it.
"You're going to have to make one anyway," said Lutian. "And it will also help you to spotlight what you need to work on." Junior John Lyons has had some luck finding employment on campus.
"Yeah, the Phonatron (Phonathon) was a good job," said Lyons. "I just loved calling up and talking to the Guilford alum. Plus, there were plenty of munchables, yum." Junior Lee Roberts, who has had a steady job with Guilford's mail services for three years now, seems to love it.
Now I know what you're thinking. "Me? A job? Say what?" Well, we all find ourselves tight on cash every once in while, and wouldn't it be nice to have a little extra dough in your pocket? Maybe take that special someone out on the town one night? So, you're all like, "Dude, I searched for a job already. No one's hiring." Well don't give up yet! You've still got options out there to add a little padding to your wallet. Take a rest from that juicy cheeseburger you're eating in the Grill and make a short trip to Career and Community Learning Center located down the hall in the basement of Founders. Here you will find some nice people who only want help you out. According to Vivian Lutian, a career counselor for adult students, Guilford students have a very unique opportunity with the Career and Community Learning Center. "Guilford is one of the only schools to let their students use their career center for free for life," said Lutian.
The work-study program at Guilford is one of the best places for a student to find work in this town.
"Work study is wonderful," said Lutian. "It's not too hard to handle while taking classes."
Whether you're looking for part time or full time work, the Career Center will help you in almost every respect. They will help you organize a job search, sharpen your interview skills, and show you how to put together a resume.
Lutian also advised that students looking for a job should go ahead and put together a resume even if the job you are applying for doesn't require it.
"You're going to have to make one anyway," said Lutian. "And it will also help you to spotlight what you need to work on." Junior John Lyons has had some luck finding employment on campus.
"Yeah, the Phonatron (Phonathon) was a good job," said Lyons. "I just loved calling up and talking to the Guilford alum. Plus, there were plenty of munchables, yum." Junior Lee Roberts, who has had a steady job with Guilford's mail services for three years now, seems to love it.
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