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Suggestions for Grad Student Employment?

I’m looking for part-time work that would complement my grad studies this fall. I’ll be attending University of Maryland for their Master’s in Information Management program. Of course, a graduate assistantship would be great but I realize that state schools are facing budget cuts.

I’ve submitted my graduate assistantship application to the school and have slowly started reaching out to people on campus that might benefit from someone with my skill set (web development and training).

I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for finding part-time work for grad students. I want to continue doing something related to web development so I can continue to build my resume during grad school.

Grad students - How did you find work? What do you do?

Others - Any ideas? What have your friends/family done?

This entry was posted on Friday, March 20th, 2009 at 3:01 pm and is filed under Finding a Job, Graduate School. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

2 Responses to “Suggestions for Grad Student Employment?”

  1. Julie Says:
    March 22nd, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    Hey!

    I recommend looking on Craig’s List to see if there are any opening for whatever you’d like to do. Also check the childcare section as well.

    Hope this helps!

    Julie

  2. Erin Says:
    March 25th, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    I try to check Craigslist at least once a week. I’ve gotten interviews, but the challenge I face is that people are looking to fill immediate openings. I’m hoping to have something lined up for August in advance, but realize that I might have to wait until July to get something.