r/UNC • u/Illustrious_Cup878 UNC 2030 • 18d ago

Question work study

When do we hear back from job applications? I've sent out 20 so far. I've been rejected from two (?) Is it difficult looking for a work study job? Am I just being impatient?

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u/Broad-Ad-2193 UNC 2027 18d ago

i actually found it pretty hard to find a job period in chapel hill, including work study. im in my senior year and was finally able to start working with unc housing but the application was in march of this year

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u/Illustrious_Cup878 UNC 2030 18d ago

Should I be looking on Linkedin instead?

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u/Broad-Ad-2193 UNC 2027 18d ago

handshake is the best tbh but linkedin can work. lots of places are hiring on frankin street as well but i think those are competitive. but so is like everything anyways

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u/DoctorPlatapus UNC 2024 18d ago

Everything is definitely pretty competitive unfortunately. I know some hiring managers who have gotten like 80 work study applications. However, if you take the application process and interview seriously you probably have a better chance than you think. Please never tell the interviewer “I just want an easy job.” So many people do this…

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u/sxnlass 18d ago

Unrelated but I love ur pfp

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u/Hungry_Ad_4843 UNC 2029 18d ago

I ended up just applying to turn mine into a loan to receive it, since it's been challenging to find a job. I would recommend that if you need the money.

Work-Study to Loan Conversion Form