Things To Consider For UTK Jobs For Students

By Amelia Buckner


If you are a University of Tennessee student, you may be considering working part-time on campus. If you decide to seek part-time work, you may be wondering about many things. The first question people ask about UTK jobs for students is how many hours they should work. You need to keep a balance between work and study time. Most university counselors advise that you work no more than fifteen hours every week.

The next question people ask is should they get paid minimum wage as a student worker. The answer to that is yes. You are entitled to be paid minimum wage if you are doing paid work on campus. There only exceptions are those who volunteer or are completing a work placement as part of their course of study. Sometimes people wonder if they will need to pay taxes on their part-time or student wages.

The group that arranges work on campus is the Employment unit in the Human Resources Office. Their role is to identify and hire qualified people for any available positions at the University. This office also has a temporary Help Pool for arranging temporary staffing. The Help Pool can also place applicants looking for work experience in a university environment. Undergraduates may want to contact the Human Resources employment unit first about potential work arrangements.

The University will conduct a criminal background check before offering employment to anyone in any position. This is done to protect the University and its employees. It is also makes the campus safer for the students and any visitors. In some cases, this background check will be run through the Department of Homeland Security to verify work eligibility.

Also, do not overlook the opportunity for participating in Work-Study programs. A Work-Study program places students in jobs related to their field of study. These positions may be either on campus or off campus. You may be placed in a company or organization in the nearby town that has a reputation as an industry leader in your field. This can help you to increase your industry skills and network with prospective employers.

If you are not working normal work hours, then a week of pay will equal the average weekly pay of a twelve-week period. This will include any overtime you have worked. You might have to accrue your holiday over a certain period of time before you will be allowed to take it.

To find a part time job, visit the student job shop on the University campus or search online for available positions. If you do not see a position that interests you at the present time, you can register to receive email job alerts when future positions become available. Simply select the type of position that you want on the website and you will receive emails once suitable positions are posted.

You may also want to consider freelance work as a means of making money. Students can build up their experience to boost their resume with projects before they graduate. Choose an area that you are good at or that is related to your studies. Freelancing normally does not take up a lot of your schedule, so you can earn money without extensive commitment to a job.




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