Contrary to popular opinion, students who work perform well academically. In fact, working students at SUNY Brockport have higher grades than their non-working classmates. Retention is enhanced. Students, particularly freshmen, are more likely to stay in school if they work on campus. Their student employment provides them with an easy way of belonging, a natural tie-in to at least one office on campus.
Work experience boosts careers, according to surveys of both employers and students.
A national survey of human resource directors revealed 89 percent thought work experience was as important as grades in hiring applicants. Most campus departments hire just before and early in the fall semester, but many already have begun advertising in JobShop and will be interviewing and hiring as candidates apply. The best jobs fill first. Jobs are posted and filled year-round, so if you are not successful at first, be persistent. Check often and ask us for suggestions.