Student’s Role

• Orient himself to the university
• Use Wildcat JobLink to find a part-time on or off campus job
• Attend the Wildcat Student Employment Fair to obtain a campus or community part-time job 
• Keep his options open as he explores the academic world
• Develop excellent study skills for college
• Become involved in a student activity or club
• Establish relationships with her academic advisor and faculty
• Plan her coursework for the time she will be at the university
• Investigate part-time jobs
• Summer: obtain a summer job or volunteer experience

Parent’s Role

• Encourage your child to make grades a top priority
• Encourage your daughter to meet with each of her professors and her academic advisor at least once during each semester
• Talk with your son about the different campus clubs or activities that might match his interests
• Encourage your son to use Wildcat JobLink, and/or attend the Wildcat Student Employment Fair, to find a part-time job during the semester
• Encourage your daughter to plan early to find a summer job or volunteer experience that may match her career interests

Career Services’ Role

• Assist students in finding a part-time job through the use of Wildcat JobLink
• Host the Wildcat Student Employment Fair 
• Assist students in finding a summer job or volunteer experience through the use of Wildcat JobLink and the Web