guynameded

For those of us who have to work as part of financial aid, when and how do we apply for jobs? Thanks in advance.

drbigboyjoe9505

Yeah, great question. I've been wondering the same thing. I think I remember hearing that it's once we get to campus. But, a) I'm not sure if that's true, b) if it is true, I don't know how soon after we get to campus, and c) I really don't know how.

I know there's a Student Employment Website, but I have no idea how it works.

Also, question: what do you do for the REALLY competitive jobs, like the Admissions Office ones that you know you want to apply for?

sgtpepper08

you apply on the student employment website and wait for an email about an offer or an interview. it's not that hard to get a job but i suggest you apply early. i waited until it was too late last year and all the good jobs were gone but there are new jobs added every so often so don't worry if you don't get anything the first time around. good luck and see in you in august!

Jcancollegebound

When do we apply then? From now or in August?

entomom

I'm moving this thread to the regular Y forum as there are current students there who can answer your questions.

sgtpepper08

well i don't think there are as many fall jobs available on the site yet. they're mostly summer jobs now. but you can check.

sgtpepper08

i just checked. they are no fall jobs yet lol. and i think you'd probably have to be registered to apply.

T26E4

Don't sweat it. There are TONS of jobs -- although some are better than others. The pay rate is pretty high -- I think $10.50/hr??? Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

My 10-12 hours a week took care of my books, spending money and spring vacation.

worknprogress

T26E4 is correct about the pay. Some jobs, like those in Admissions, are very competitive, but there are many other opportunities. If you are lucky enough to have a special certification, such as lifeguard, the pay is even higher. It is one of the many benefits of going to Yale, you won't need to work as many hours to earn your book money, spending money, etc.

pink001

whats the website?

pink001

oh wait nvm lol here I'll do the honors...

Let me google that for you

Remi10001

The pay is/was actually higher than T26E4 says. Most jobs available to undergraduates fall in a 4-tier pay/difficulty system. Tiers 3 and 4 appeared intense to me, but they give only marginally more pay. Tier 2 is $12.50 an hour, which may be the most common level. I believe Tier 1 is $11.80, and I'm almost 100% certain that it is more than $11.00.

I would advice upcoming freshman looking for a job at the beginning of the year to apply to several and to keep several as options until you have worked your first day in a job. Early on fall semester of this year I got a job in a DNA sequencing facility. The woman in charge had me come in and explained briefly how the lab operated and was having me come into work the first day on Wednesday. On Sunday/Monday, I got an email from her saying that after thinking a bit, she came to the conclusion that I did not seem to have enough hours for the training needed in the first few weeks, even though it didn't matter for working after training. She said to come back a different semester without even asking me if I could do more hours (and this is after telling me I had a job). Subsequently, I had to start from scratch again and didn't get a job till late. Hence my suggestion.

taptele

I suppose you can apply as soon as you have a netid. Start checking the website mid-August. There are plenty of jobs, but some will suck the life out of you - trust me, I've done it all. Do *not* get a job at the library. Talk to students (maybe in your college) and they can point you to jobs they've done in the past, so you can avoid tedious freshman jobs like library and lab assistant.

regular_bob_j

what's wrong with a job at the library? what do you do?

guynameded

never found out what would be bad about a library job.