Utah State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 8
Student Employment
Employment during college offers invaluable benefits that extend beyond financial
gain such as:
Benefits of Working
While in School
Benefits of Working On Campus
• Developing transferrable skills
and experience.
• Networking with USU faculty and staff.
• Improving your grades.
• Saving commuting time.
• Flexible schedules based on your classes.
• Expanding you professional network.
• Highlighting your ambition to future
employers.
• Boosting your finances.
Handshake
For additional help on how
to maximize your Handshake
experience, check out the
resources here.
Handshake
As you begin your job or internship search, we highly recommend starting with Aggie
Handshake, our “one-stop career shop” for career opportunities and events.
1. Log into your Handshake account using Single Sign On (SSO).
2. Fill out your profile and career interests to customize the type of opportunities
that appear in your feed.
3. Upload your documents such as your resume.
4. Explore Jobs, Events, and Employers.
5. Using the filters, apply to on- and off-campus jobs and internships.
FAFSA & Work Study
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Through FAFSA
you can qualify for grants, work-study, and federal loans. The Federal WorkStudy (FWS) program provides more opportunities to work on campus in
meaningful employment.
FAFSA
For the most up-to-date information about FAFSA and Work Study, visit this
site and meet with USU Student Financial Support.
If you’re eligible for Work Study positions, visit AGGIE Handshake to apply for FWS on-campus
positions. Click “Jobs,” then filter and select “work-study” to view available FWS jobs.
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