Finding a student job

UMaine hires about 2,200 students every year to help support departments, student services, dining, and athletics. Although student jobs are posted throughout the school year, jobs are typically posted before the start of each term. Getting a student job not only allows you to make a little extra cash, it allows you to gain work experience with an employer that understands your demands as student.

Finding a job using career link

UMaine’s official online job database allows students to search for jobs both on and off campus, and Federal Work-Study and non-Federal Work-Study. It is free to use and is available to you through your student email account (maine.edu).

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What is federal work-study?

The Federal Work Study Program provides students with the opportunity to work part-time and earn a bi-weekly paycheck.  Funds earned can be used to help pay education expenses. Work study funds are not applied directly to the student’s bill.
To qualify, students must file the FAFSA, meet certain need-based criteria, and must also meet the University of Maine’s priority filing deadline (March 1st). The total amount of work study awarded is what the student is eligible to earn for the academic year.  Work study award amounts are listed as part of the financial aid award in MaineStreet.

Interview and Resume Help

Resume

If you do not have a resume, or need to create a new one, UMaine’s Career Center is a great resource.  Check out their resume help webpage and their Guide to Resume Writing to get started on your own, or stop by their office during walk-in hours or by scheduled appointment for a review of your current resume.

Cover Letter

Some employers will require a cover letter in addition to your resume. Check out this cover letter help video from the UMaine Career Center.

Interviewing

Many employers will request an interview after reviewing you application information.  Whether you are doing a phone, video/Skype, or in-person interview and regardless of if it is an on or off campus position, you should treat your interview seriously.  The Career Center has some great Interviewing Resources on their website.  Here are a few important tips:

  • Prepare – Research the employer you will be interviewing with and practice answering some common interview questions
  • Make a Good First Impression – Dress to impress!  You should aim to convey an image of professionalism, authority and competence
  • Be On Time – You should arrive (or have your video/phone equipment ready) 10 – 15 minutes before the scheduled time of the interview
  • Ask Questions – Try to prepare a few questions for the employer at the end of the interview