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Live
Liveitit. .
Experience it.
Decide it.
Preparing for…
The Opportunity Knocks
Part-Time Job Fair!
USC Career Center
#803-777-7280
www.sc.edu/career
Live it.
Decide it.
Experience it.
Live it
Opportunity Knocks
Part-Time Job Fair
Monday, August 18
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Russell House University Union
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
You will be able to…
• Understand the difference between
work-study & non work-study
positions
• Understand how to prepare for the
part-time job fair
• Identify ways to speak with a Career
Center staff member for additional
assistance in your part-time job search
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
You will be able to…
• Understand the difference between
work-study & non work-study
positions
• Understand how to prepare for the
part-time job fair
• Identify ways to speak with a Career
Center staff member for additional
assistance in your part-time job search
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
You will be able to…
• Understand the difference between
work-study & non work-study
positions
• Understand how to prepare for the
part-time job fair
• Identify ways to speak with a Career
Center staff member for additional
assistance in your part-time job
search
Decide it.
Experience it.
Work-Study
vs.
Non Work-Study
Live it.
Live it
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
Work-Study Position
If you have been awarded Federal WorkStudy funds through the Office of Financial
Aid & Scholarships:
• Find a Work-Study job (either on or off
campus) in order to use your award.
• Your award notification discloses the total
Work-Study amount ($) you may earn per
year.
• You can explore Work-Study job
opportunities on the Financial Aid website.
• You can also interact with employers that
have Work-Study positions at the part-time
job fair.
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
Non Work-Study Positions
• Non Work-Study Positions are simply
part-time jobs located on or off
campus.
• You do not need to have any WorkStudy funds in order to apply for this
type of position.
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Experience it.
Before the Fair
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Live it
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
Consider This…
• Why are you looking for a part-time
job?
– Paycheck
– 1st Job / Looking to gain experience
– References
– Launching to another experience
– Transferrable skills
• Ideal # of hours
• Transportation
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
Consider This…
• Why are you looking for a part-time
job?
– Paycheck
– 1st Job / Looking to gain experience
– References
– Launching to another experience
– Transferrable skills
• Ideal # of hours
• Transportation
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
Consider This…
• Why are you looking for a part-time
job?
– Paycheck
– 1st Job / Looking to gain experience
– References
– Launching to another experience
– Transferrable skills
• Ideal # of hours
• Transportation
Decide it.
Experience it.
Website:
www.sc.edu/career
Live it.
Live it
Decide it.
Experience it.
The Day
of the Fair
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Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
Be Sure To Bring…
• Carolina Card or VIP ID
• Pen/Planner/Calendar
• Multiple copies of your academic
schedule
• Multiple copies of your resume
• Proof of work-study award, if
applicable
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
Be Sure To Bring…
• Carolina Card or VIP ID
• Pen & Planner/Calendar
• Multiple copies of your academic
schedule
• Multiple copies of your resume
• Proof of work-study award, if
applicable
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
Be Sure To Bring…
• Carolina Card or VIP ID
• Pen/Planner/Calendar
• Multiple copies of your
academic schedule
• Multiple copies of your resume
• Proof of work-study award, if
applicable
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
Be Sure To Bring…
• Carolina Card or VIP ID
• Pen/Planner/Calendar
• Multiple copies of your academic
schedule
• Multiple copies of your resume
• Proof of work-study award, if
applicable
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
Be Sure To Bring…
• Carolina Card or VIP ID
• Pen/Planner/Calendar
• Multiple copies of your academic
schedule
• Multiple copies of your resume
• Proof of work-study award, if
applicable
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
Dress to Impress
Be sure to avoid….
• Tank tops
• Jeans
• Ripped or torn clothing
• Short shorts, dresses or skirts
• T-shirts
• Sneakers
• Hats
Live it.
Experience it.
Decide it.
A Few More Things…
• Take time to review the materials
provided to you at check-in
• Be polite and professional
• Ask questions
• SMILE!
• Take detailed notes
• Follow up appropriately
Decide it.
Experience it.
Call:
803-777-7280
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Live it
Decide it.
Experience it.
Website:
www.sc.edu/career
Live it.
Live it
Live it.
Decide it.
Experience it.
Live it
Opportunity Knocks
Part-Time Job Fair
Monday, August 18
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Russell House University Union