Finding a Student Job
There are three routes that you can take to begin your search for student employment at Ohio State.
Search for employment through Handshake:
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Go to handshake.osu.edu
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Login using your lastname.#@osu.edu (do NOT use your buckeyemail email)
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Once you are logged into Handshake, go to "Jobs" section
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Select the “On-Campus” search filter to find and apply for jobs at Ohio State
Access the job board posted by the Student Financial Aid office
- This website has postings for both federal work-study and other student jobs
- If you are not eligible for federal work-study, then you will not be able to view those work-study positions when you log in
- Your federal work-study eligibility should be indicated on your student financial aid package
- If you have questions about federal work-study eligibility, please contact Student Financial Aid
Search for jobs by department
- Check specific departments' websites to see if they have any job postings
- You can also stop into the department offices and ask what positions may be available
Before you start your job hunt, make sure your resume is ready!
- The office of Buckeye Careers offers resume writing advice as well as other career services
- Find out which career services office is associated with your department to get discipline-specific guidance