Getting That Part-Time Job
By Chad Fullerton
So you've started school, accepted your Payment Agreement, and realized... hey... I need to save up some money! Well look no further than getting a part-time job on or around campus. McMaster provides you with many part-time job opportunities, you just need to know where to look!
MSU
To start, the MSU, McMaster Students Union, offers job from time-to-time that are on-campus and have a great working environment because hey, it's the MSU! Throughout the year you'll see jobs appearing for leadership positions in the various services that the MSU offers. To view the list of jobs, visit:
http://www.msu.mcmaster.ca/jobs/jobs.php
Ontario Work Study Program
During the Fall-Winter term, the OWSP is a great way to land that job you've wanted to do during the school year. The placements vary, and there's sure to be something you'd be interested in but you need to act early in order to get that great position. Read more about the program at:
http://sfas.mcmaster.ca/work_study/jobs.html
Hospitality Services
Hospitality Services runs most of the food vendor locations on campus that you eat in each day, and they are always looking for highly motivated individuals to join the team! Read more at:
http://hospitality.mcmaster. ca/Emp...ortunity.ht m
Quarters
Quarters, the newly renovated "restolounge and club" is always looking for enthusiastic and fun people to work with and help during the day as well as at night when they serve the club scene. With the new school year starting they are seeking kitchen and door staff. They claim that "the wages are competitive, the atmosphere is unbeatable and the perks are sensational". Send your resume and cover letter to the General Manager via email (
[email protected] er.ca)
Ath & Rec
Interested in athletics? Try out the Athletics and Recreation at McMaster website!
http://www.athrec.mcmaster.c a/facilities/jobs.htm
OSCAR
How can I write an article without mentioning OSCAR? It is McMaster's new employment system that lets you post your resume and search through many great job opportunities! Try it out!
https://oscar.mcmaster.ca/mcauth/
Career Fair
McMaster University is hosting its annual Career Fair on Thursday, September 20th! Perfect to look at what you'd want to get yourself into for a part-time job that will help you earn experience in the field of study you are pursuing! More at
http://careers.mcmaster.ca/events/career-fair/cf-2007/
Niche Catering in Westdale
A brand new business that just opened recently, Niche catering has been looking for new employment and are located just down the street from Mac! More at
http://www.nichecatering.ca/services/Employment.php
TCBY in Westdale
Also near Niche Catering and across from the Pita Pit is TCBY, an icecream parlor. They were recently also looking for new staff.
Resource Links
http://careers.mcmaster.ca/tools/vir...rces/ace-links
Jobs Canada
http://www.canada.plusjobs.c om/cgi...ntario&x=0&y=0
Other Sites
http://www.monster.ca
http://www.workopolis.ca
http://www.workopoliscampus. com
