JOB HUNTING

KENDRICK CALFEE Community News Editor | @KoalaCalfee

One of the fi rst concerns new students have is how to pay the bills. It’s no secret that college is expensive, so fi nding ways to make rent and pay other related expenses, while still enjoying your college experience, is a challenge worth taking time to mull over. In other words, take risks and build your network, but don’t just pick the fi rst job you hear about.

In a college town like Maryville, there truly is something for everyone. Or at least enough jobs to make that cliché saying hold somewhat true. The easiest way to break down the options is by category, so here is a little preparation of what you’ll frequently see on local job postings: - Help Wanted: *Insert fast-food corporation* - Help Wanted: *Insert one of a surprisingly wide variety of retail stores* - Help Wanted: *Insert as-fancy-as-it

B O O K S TO R EBOO KS TO R E gets-for-a-small-town-restaurant* - Help Wanted: *Insert local business* - Help Wanted: *Insert random municipal desk-job*

Though they may appear bleak listed above, this is what most of the online postings will look like when you happen upon them. The important thing to remember is that even though the search can be overwhelming, there are options that are right for you. There is even opportunity for work based on major areas of study, but networking and talking to people is the best way to fi nd those positions.

For instance, someone studying applied health science could benefi t from applying for a job at the local community center, where Maryville Parks and Recreation is located.

All considered, Maryville’s 15 retail stores, 20 food establishments and 35 and counting local businesses with niche interests, all provide potential for a college student to enjoy the work they do.

Attending college in Maryville, you could be a part-time delivery driver, cook, barista, waiter or waitress, receptionist, housekeeper, babysitter, pet sitter, substitute teacher, farm worker, groundskeeper, second hand to a small business owner, sales associate, store manager, project leader or hold countless other positions that go beyond just making enough money to get buy.

Resources that could be helpful for new students searching for jobs include: the Northwest job postings website, accessible at https://agency.governmentjobs.com//nwmissouri/default.cfm and The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce website for local business information. And if an off campus job isn’t what you are looking for, Northwest has plenty of on campus options.

Ultimately, you’re one application away from securing employment at the best place to work in Maryville, which will look different for everyone.

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