Ready to search for student employment? Here are four ways to start:
- Find posted jobs on Handshake and filter by on-campus employment
- Need a quick rundown on how to search for jobs? This video will help!
- Prefer to meet with someone one on one or schedule a time for campus employment job searching? Connect with the Career Center!
- No time to connect one on one? Check out our Resource Center to get the information you need related to your search.
Upcoming Student Employee Training Opportunities
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Over the last year the Career Center has been offering a few workshops that are specifically designed to enhance student employee development and facilitated for student staff. Following those offerings, we are excited to announce the formalization our new program called ASCEND! This new program is an offshoot of the ELEVATE program. ASCEND workshops are offered as supplemental training to support our student employees growth throughout their time as a student employee. Students can register for ASCEND workshops through Handshake. Fall ASCEND workshops:
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Apply for on-campus employment through Handshake
Handshake is CSU’s online recruiting platform where campus employers can connect with students through online job and internship postings, application management, career events and trainings.
Want to connect 1:1?
Our Drop-Ins are an easy way to visit with someone for a quick question and to get started exploring, finding a job, or have your resume, cover letter, or graduate school personal statement reviewed. Drop-Ins are offered both in person at the Career Center and online.
Resume, cover letter & interview prep
Part of applying for campus employment will be submitting a resume & (potentially) a cover letter and participating in an interview. Remember, your resume can include experiences outside of paid roles, such as volunteer work, student organization involvement, classwork, etc. Use the following resources to prepare your application materials.
FAQs:
What types of work are available to CSU students?
Whether it is work-study or student hourly, a micro-internship or a community job, there are plenty of options for employment available to CSU students. This pdf of “Types of Work for CSU Students” provides more information.
Where can I find a job? What is a Handshake?
Handshake is a job posting platform that connects you with employers actively searching for student employees. You will see jobs and internships posted there and find employers actively recruiting at CSU. You can also use Handshake to filter for on-campus opportunities.
How can I get started on my resume?
Visit the Career Center Resume Guide or watch this video on resume resources now to begin crafting your resume. Want examples specific to your industry? Visit the Career Center homepage and utilize the search bar in the top right corner to search for industry-relevant resume samples. Example: search “tech resume” to see our various resources.
When should I find a job?
Students typically gain access to Handshake within two weeks of registering for classes. Incoming first year students are often granted access in May if they have committed to coming to CSU. If you are searching for Fall employment we encourage you to search before you arrive on-campus or to try and find a role within the first four-six weeks of the Fall semester.
We have traditionally see student employment role postings peak in April and August each year.
What are the benefits of working on campus?
Working on campus at least 5 hours a week means stronger graduation rates across all years that students are employed! It’s even shown to contribute to a shorter time to graduation overall. Campus employers are accommodating to your class schedules and there are plenty of opportunities to work near where you live. It’s also a great way to get to know your campus and build your community. Get the facts with the On-Campus Work and Success report.
How do I check the status of my application?
Here is a great template to use if you want to follow up with an employer regarding their timeline.
Subject: Follow-Up on Student Employment Application
Dear [Employer’s Name],
I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing to follow up on my application for the [Job Title] position with [Department or Office Name], which I submitted on [Date Submitted].
I’m very interested in the opportunity to contribute to your team and further develop my skills while supporting the work of [mention something specific about the department’s work]. I would be grateful for any updates you might have regarding the status of my application or the anticipated hiring timeline.
Please don’t hesitate to let me know if there’s any additional information I can provide. Thank you again for your time and consideration.
Thanks,
[Your Full Name]
[Your CSU ID, if appropriate]
[Your Email Address]
How do I get hired?
Once you receive a conditional offer from an employer, they will indicate if the role requires a background check. You will need to confirm/complete some information for that process and then wait for the background check to process. After that, Equifax, on behalf of CSU Human Resources will send you the CSU “RAMp Up hiring packet” that you will need to complete (more information on the RAMp Up process can be found through CSU Human Resources site). Then, the departmental HR will reach out to schedule an in-person verification of your original documents for the I-9 process. Please bring either one document from list A or two documents from list B AND C for review of your employment eligibility. If you are applying to work on campus, having access to these documents is imperative to moving your hiring process forward.
Additional tips
- Be sure to view your spam/junk folder to see if campus employers have already been contacting you. Employers are more likely to reach out if your Handshake profile has content in it, and your profile is set to “public.”
- Not sure what you want to do and where to start? Check out this “What can I do with this major?” resource in order to begin exploring job and career opportunities. Or visit this page and select the “get inspired” section.
Resources for Current Student Employees:
Employment Type
The University is committed to providing an environment that is conductive to hiring and retaining productive student workers. However, student employees are “employees at will”, which provides that in the absence of a contract to the contrary, neither an employer nor an employee is required to give notice or advance termination or resignation. Additionally, neither an employer nor an employee is required to give a reason for the separation from employment.
Student Employee Rights
The rights of a Student Employee include:
- The right to be treated fairly and equitably by the University and their employer.
- The right to know what is expected of them regarding their work schedule, assigned duties, and any other work requirements made by the employer.
- The right to be informed about their work performance through verbal communication and written performance evaluations.
- The right to an explanation if they are terminated.
- The right to review their employment file including department evaluations.
- The right to be paid for hours worked.
Student Employee Responsibilities
- All CSU employees and volunteers, including student employees acting in their employment or volunteer roles, are responsible employees and must report any violations or alleged violations of Title IX. Additional information on the role and responsibilities of CSU employees are available on the Office of Title IX website.
- If you are concerned about someone’s mental health and safety then please Tell Someone by calling them at (970) 491-1350 or using the link for the online referral form. If you believe an individual to be in imminent danger to themselves or others, then immediately contact CSU police by calling 911 or their non-emergency number at 970-491-6425.
Student Code of Conduct and Policies as it relates to student employment
- Colorado State University expects students to maintain standards of personal integrity that are in harmony with the educational goals of the institution and to assume responsibility for their actions; to observe national, state, and local laws and University regulations; and to respect the rights, privileges, and property of other people. Students should review the Student Conduct Code and know its expectations.
- Student employees at Colorado State University must abide by the CSU Policy: Alcohol and Drugs. Student employees should pay specific attention to Section 7 – Employment Conditions Relating to Drugs and Alcohol and Section 8 – Drug and Alcohol Impairment under the Student Conduct Code.
Student Employee Conflict Resources
- Student employees should work to resolve employment issues with their supervisor through means of a discussion regarding any concerns or problems. If there are concerns after this discussion, these issues should be directed to the supervisor’s supervisor or the departmental HR representative.
- The Student Resolution Center also could be a great resource when experiencing a coworker conflict. The Student Resolution Center encourages students to gain awareness, knowledge, skills and opportunities as they navigate challenges and make informed decisions. They promote safe, respectful and inclusive communities by valuing integrity, perspective-taking and personal responsibility; a variety of services are available.
Job Scams
- The frequency and complexity of employment scams are on the rise, and college students wishing to cover more of their educational expenses through work are an ideal target. Please note that the Career Center screens each job before posting to the Job Listings on Handshake; however, the possibility still exists that a well-masked employment scam might slip through our screening procedures.
- If you suspect a job posting on Handshake is a scam, please contact Career_CampusEmp@colostate.edu (with the job # preferably); we will review and follow-up with you on the legitimacy of the job posting.
- Common scam characteristics
- Asking for money in advance, under a guise of work-at-home.
- High salary with no experience required.
- “Work on your own” as a shopping/errand assistant with special vacation/travel arrangements
- Tips to avoid scams
- Never pay money upfront.
- Do not accept payment for services you have not provided (i.e. “pre-payment”).
- Be cautious of people recruiting from out-of-state, or overseas “while on business”, or unwilling to meet in person.
- Be cautious of general email addresses not associated with a legitimate business.
- Be cautious of people planning to use a 3rd party to pay your earnings (i.e. lawyer, friend).
- Be cautious of emails written with poor grammar, lacking proper verb usage and sentence structure, or with text in all caps or in bold font.
- Never send money from a deposited check until it officially clears your bank – Note: it can take several weeks for a fake check to be discovered.
- Never provide credit card or bank account numbers, and be cautious of payments by wire service or courier.
- Be cautious of posting your resume to an online site that has access for all of the public to view. If you choose this route, limit your contact information to just an email (no address or phone where a person could find your location).
Report an Employer
- The Career Center is committed to providing safe, legitimate connections between employers and students. We have a number of polices in place governing employer interactions when they engage through CSU Career Services. Unfortunately, employers sometimes violate these policies or circumvent our processes without our knowledge. Additionally, there are a large number of employers that connect with CSU students outside of formal campus career services avenues.
- Whether you are employed on-campus of off-campus, if you feel you have encountered an employer that has violated CSU Career Services recruitment requirements or policies, which includes our Principles of Community, please let us know by either submitting a report or calling our office at 970-491-5707, requesting to speak with an Employer Relations Team Member. Please note, if you’ve encountered this employer outside of CSU services and systems, there may be limited recourse that can be taken; however we are committed to providing assistance in whatever ways we can.
LinkedIn Learning Career Competencies Courses
On March 7, 2023, the Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs launched free campus-wide access to LinkedIn Learning, a [FREE] robust online learning resource, for all CSU faculty, staff and students.
Get started by visiting https://career.colostate.edu/linkedin-learning-career-competencies/
ASCEND courses for Student Employees
Each semester we aim to offer student staff focused sessions that compliment the ELEVATE curriculum. Students can find these sessions and register for them on Handshake under events and by searching for the word “ASCEND.”
Who to Contact for Campus Job Issues?
Wondering who to contact for what? Visit https://career.colostate.edu/campus-employment-contacts/ for the complete list.
Finding Off-Campus Jobs
Link to Handshake
Link to Parker Dewey
Link to Community Jobs
