Finding a job can be a daunting task, especially in a new town. However, the University’s Career Services department has several resources to help students get those paychecks rolling in.
Career Services Director Mary Feduccia said the best way for students to find a job is to become a member of TigerTRAK, the Career Services online resouce for employment.
To log on to TigerTRAK, first visit the Career Services homepage at www.lsu.edu/career. Once there, click on “TigerTRAK” and log on with your PAWS ID and password.
After logging on, Feduccia said students will be asked to create a brief profile of themselves. Students will then be brought to the TigerTRAK opening page.
By clicking on “job opportunities,” students can see what options are available.
“If you check part-time and internships, you will be able to see all the options for you,” Feduccia said.
Feduccia encouraged students to search for jobs related to their interests and fields of study.
“If a student goes into this and sees jobs, the first step is to look at the ones related to the majors or career fields they would like to explore,” Feduccia said.
TigerTRAK contains job openings both on and off campus, and Feduccia said new jobs are constantly being posted on the site.
“We are receiving calls every day from employers who want to post jobs with us,” she said.
Feduccia said another option for students who would prefer to work on campus is to visit individual departments and ask if they are hiring student workers.
“Some units on campus, such as the Union, library and Rec Center, have to hire a certain number of students who are not on scholarships,” Feduccia said.
Students who work on campus are limited to working a maximum of 20 hours per week, allowing more time for schoolwork and other activities.
In addition to posting job openings for campus and the Baton Rouge area, Feduccia said Career Services personnel also will help students prepare resumes and improve their job interview skills.