Especially when most resumes are screened out by applicant tracking systems before they are even seen by a hiring manager. We encourage students to use these resources and schedule an appointment with Career Services. Map your next strategies in a job search plan. Please use caution when searching for employment.
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Handshake is the official Augusta University Career Services job search and event management platform that links students and recent graduates to employment opportunities with over 600K employers, including 100% of the Fortune 500.
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Networking is a process of building and maintaining relationships with professionals in your field of interest.
Everyone you know is in your network. From your English professor to your neighbor across the street, each person in your network knows a professional person with experience that can benefit you.
One of the most basic skills you need to develop as part of networking is the impromptu introduction. Sometimes called the Elevator Pitch or the 15-second introduction, this short introduction is used for unplanned meetings with professionals at community events or face meetings with professional contacts.
Search for companies in the Augusta Chamber of Commerce Member Directory by member type and by area of expertise to learn more about are businesses of interest.
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional networking site. Promote your skills in a professional platform, network with professionals in your field of interest, and connect with recruiters. Use LinkedIn Jobs to harness the power of your network, discover contacts you know at a company. Leverage your contacts to provide yourself with an edge in your job search.
Ensuring that your online reputation is protected is essential whether trying to get a job, or even go on a date. The mission of Reputation Management is to educate both individuals as well as corporations as to the best methods to protect and enhance their reputation online.
Glass Door Researching A CompanyStudent employment offers campus-based, part-time employment opportunities for enrolled
Augusta University students.
Hiring Departments, please review our best practices for posting on-campus jobs.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Part-time, paid positions at Augusta University where a portion of the student’s wages are funded under a federal grant. You must qualify for this program through the Office of Student Financial Aid. You must have a completed FAFSA on file with the Office of Student Financial Aid to verify if you are eligible for the Federal Work Study program.
Student Assistant (SA)
Part-time, paid positions at Augusta University where the hiring department funds 100% of the student wages. All students who are currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program are eligible for the SA Program. Financial need is not a factor.
Graduate Assistantships (GA)
Graduate Assistantships are managed by The Graduate School and are highly competitive opportunities. Some departments list their GA opportunities in Handshake. To learn more about the eligibility requirements visit the Graduate School website.
On campus employment opportunities are very competitive. Students who are already taking courses at Augusta University have immediate access to the Handshake job portal to search and apply for on and off campus opportunities using your Jagnet credentials here. Please adhere to the following tips to ensure your success in seeking student employment positions:
Inquire directly about student employment opportunities on campus. Not all open positions will be listed in Handshake.
View sample resumes in the Career Guide so that you can build your own resume and submit it for critique. Your first resume in Handshake must be approved for use in the portal. Feedback will be provided via email within 1-2 business days of receipt.
Students are encouraged to submit their resume for a critique to Career Services via email. Your first resume in Handshake must be approved for use in the portal. Feedback will be provided via email within 1-2 business days of receipt. Samples can be found in our Career Guide
Resumes, interviewing, interview attire and professionalism to help you prepare for and potentially secure an on-campus employment opportunity.
Learn about business casual vs. business professional interview attire.
Through the Mock Interview resource offered at Career Services, I learned strategies and gained confidence to do well in my graduate school interview. This helped me obtain an acceptance to my first choice of physical therapy schools. I have been accepted to Augusta University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, and I will be graduating in 2028!
