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How can I get a job to help me pay for college? What career should I pursue? What businesses are hiring? These are questions that our students think about while attending the University of North Texas. The Career Center, which is located in Chestnut Hall, offers numerous services to help you find a job while at UNT and beyond.
Many students work part time or full time while in school and find positions through the center. On- campus jobs include:
If you decide to work on campus, we recommend scheduling classes so you have three to four hours available during the day. This allows you to work 15 to 20 hours per week. Some departments are flexible with your schedule, but others may prefer you work in the morning, mid-day or afternoons.
Many restaurants, retail shops and other businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth region hire students if you prefer to work off campus. All of these job openings are advertised on the Eagle Network, which is available to all students. We sponsor part-time job fairs each August and January.
Work study jobs are partially funded by the state or federal government and awarded based on financial need. To qualify for these positions, you need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet financial need requirements.
Typically, students in these positions work 10 to 20 hours a week on campus and earn an hourly wage. A typical award is $4,000 per nine-month academic period. This award is not a guarantee of a job on campus but helps make you a more desirable candidate to hire. More information about these positions is available by contacting the Career Center or the financial aid office.
Our career counselors provide assistance in researching employment fields and landing your first job. Employment advising includes help with:
The center also houses a hard-copy and onlinelibrary containing career exploration and job search materials as well as online career guidance programs. A 17-seat computer lab is available for producing your resume and researching various resources related to:
Each semester, more than 300 employers attend career fairs that we host on campus. An additional job fair is held in the spring focusing on teaching careers.
Seminars on career and employment topics are offered in classroom settings and in the center year round. A job shadowing program is offered to students who want to experience first-hand what a specific career may offer them. Mock interview days are held twice a year for students to practice interviewing with employers.
UCRS 1000 is a core course that informs you about majors and careers that correlate with your abilities, interests and values. More information about the course is at www.unt.edu/catalog.
You can talk to a vocational counselor and take additional written career assessments to determine the careers that fit your interests, abilities and personality. For more information, visit www.unt.edu/cat.