[New] JOB H U N T I N G

Being a student here at UC is very time-consuming. It is worth it in the long run, but how can you balance your responsibilities, school, fun, and (maybe) work? It is certainly possible; scheduling your responsibilities can be very beneficial and help you know what you can and cannot add to your busy schedule. On top of school, some students have to find a job (or even more than one job) to support themselves. Adding a job can seem overwhelming, but it does not have to be. Many places are willing to work with college students and their schedules. You just have to find them. Many UC students have flexible jobs and could help you with information about them. Knowing how they found their job can help you plan your job search. You can also talk to your professors to ask them if they know of good places to work.

There are a few ways to find a job. Many jobs now have applications online. To find these websites, some people walk into the place they are looking for work and get the websites from the managers or employees. Some people do

by Alyssa King

a little digging online to find them that way. Some people use a website called Indeed. The first step in applying online is to create a resume. And if you do not know how to do that, do not panic! Ask a professor, talk to Career Services, or even watch a YouTube video.

Some students know they need to find a job but are overwhelmed by the responsibilities. They may realize that they do not have enough time for work. It is not easy to accept, but you may have to step back from a few things you are doing to have time for a job. And if that is the case, do not be hard on yourself! It is a challenging situation to be in, but sometimes it has to happen.

If you are looking for a job this semester, check online. You can also try walking downtown—Williamsburg has several local businesses hiring college students!

Keep an eye out for openings nearby. And remember that you may have to give up a few things to have time for work—and that is okay.