Tips
for pursuing an on-campus job at CMU

Contact departments directly
in order to pursue a job.

Please send any resumes or requests for more information directly to the department that you are interested in working for. If you need more information please visit www.cmich.edu or contact us:
stuempl @ cmich.edu.

All new student employees must stop by Student Employment Services, Bovee University Center 206,  to fill out tax forms and I-9 paperwork prior to beginning any work on campus.

You will need your Photo ID and Social Security Card for payroll purposes (copies not accepted.)

Obtaining Your Campus ID

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  • Contact departments directly! You contact departments directly and they let you know how to apply for their positions.  Very often instructions on how to apply are listed on the job posting.
     

  • Click on CURRENT VACANT POSITIONS.  These postings can change often. Take a moment each day to review them.  Do not hesitate to approach a department you would like to work for even if they do not have a job posting on the SES site.
     

  • Create a resume. You may not have a lot of work experience, but create a resume anyway. List the jobs that you have held and the skills you can bring to the table.  Keep it simple.  Use white paper and black ink and make sure there are no misspellings.
     

  • Do not assume departments will contact you after you have applied.  Assume that after a reasonable amount of time has passed that you will need to contact them to inquire about the status of your application. (10 days or two weeks seems reasonable).
     

  • Let employers know if you are going to be in the area during CMU’s semester breaks. Many employers are looking for student employees who will be available to work during semester breaks.
     

  • Are you going to be at Central Michigan University for 3, 4 or 5 years? Let CMU employers know this, too. Employers prefer to spend their time training employees who are going to be around for a few years.  
     

  • Be persistent. In other words, do not give up seeking that on-campus position you would really like to have. Prospective employers will appreciate (and remember) your eagerness and enthusiasm.