{"id":964,"date":"2025-02-24T09:53:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T14:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/seo\/?page_id=964"},"modified":"2025-03-21T14:49:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T18:49:39","slug":"job-hunting-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/seo\/student-job-board\/job-hunting-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Hunting Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following are tips to help you on your job search. Contact Student Employment Office staff<\/a> for assistance and one-on-one inquiries.<\/p>\n

Phone and email communication<\/a> are essential tools for your job hunt. Use these to contact listed employers to apply to the advertised position. Make a good first impression – your application is usually your first introduction with a potential employer.<\/span><\/p>\n

The application and interview process varies from job to job, for both Work-Study positions and Student Job Service Part-Time jobs. Quick Jobs are typically one-time opportunities that do not involve a formal application, but use your best judgment based on the job description. Some supervisors may request additional application materials, or you may need to complete a separate employment application.<\/p>\n

In general, introduce yourself and write an application email with the same formality you would use for a business letter. If you don\u2019t hear back within a week, follow up to the original email to be sure that your original inquiry was received.<\/p>\n

If the employer does not explicitly ask for application materials, we recommend that your application consist of the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. Resume or a summary of skills, academic history, and extracurricular activity<\/li>\n
  2. Class schedule or schedule of availability<\/li>\n
  3. Brief statement of interest<\/li>\n
  4. (If applicable) Work-Study award amount<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Topics covered during an interview<\/h5>
    <\/p>\n

    Student job interviews are often fairly informal and can be in-person or remote. However, you should:<\/p>\n