The increasing difficulty of finding any kind of employment sometimes leads students on Planet College to consider other sources of finance. Some which have begun appearing with increasing regularity are offers of work for 'deferred pay". This means that you will work now and possibly be paid later. Possibly.
Money is hard to get and even harder to keep. The possibility of additional finances even working now for some money later is alluring.
But if your time energy and talent are worth anything at all they are worth being paid, paid real money, in a timely fashion, a lot closer to Now than Later.
Deferred pay, often contingent upon some payment to the concern that 'hires' you, is not a promising source of funds. Not promising at all.
No matter how 'lean' things are, and right now that is pretty lean, deferred pay will put no money in your pocket now and possibly none ever.
Those ads for 'deferred pay" ? Skip 'em.
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Sunday, November 6, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Had A Crazy Fight With The Manager
Amanda, who graduated with a degree in Business, now manages for a national lingerie retailer, the same store she worked in part-time as a student. In her current position she regularly interviews and hires CSRs, customer service representatives, for her store. A while back as she was reviewing a stack of applications for her chain's seasonal hiring she came across a curious notation. In the space designated for applicants to explain why they no longer worked for a previous employer, one applicant had written, "Had a crazy fight with the manager." Intrigued, Amanda called the applicant, a female student, for an interview along with several other candidates. During the interview Amanda found the applicant, who we will call Nikki, to be experienced, friendly and talky, very talky. When Amanda asked about the 'crazy fight' the job seeker responded, "Oh that is history and I am so totally over that." Amanda decided to give Nikki a try and hired her as temporary part-time help in the store's youth fashion section. Nikki's energetic personality and her tendency to talk ( and talk and talk) proved a perfect fit as she related well to the younger buyers the chain was trying to entice. Nikki has proven to be a worthwhile employee although Amanda does keep an eye on her.
What can a student learn from this? Well, first of all it, is probably not necessary to include potentially troubling details on any job application. While past experience is useful for a potential employer to know,( it can help them place you appropriately), you need to strike a balance between candor and discretion. When asked why you left a certain job "Scheduling conflict" will usually suffice. Although for this student a surprising statement at least got her an interview, for you, when filling out an application skip the "crazy fight" history. Give enough details to supply the potential employer with a general idea of your duties. Unless you are being hired as Director of a National Security Agency do not include derogatory information about yourself. In the case of a National Security Agency they probably already know.
What can a student learn from this? Well, first of all it, is probably not necessary to include potentially troubling details on any job application. While past experience is useful for a potential employer to know,( it can help them place you appropriately), you need to strike a balance between candor and discretion. When asked why you left a certain job "Scheduling conflict" will usually suffice. Although for this student a surprising statement at least got her an interview, for you, when filling out an application skip the "crazy fight" history. Give enough details to supply the potential employer with a general idea of your duties. Unless you are being hired as Director of a National Security Agency do not include derogatory information about yourself. In the case of a National Security Agency they probably already know.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Get Those Graduation Announcements Out, Part One.
It's already April and commencement is looming.
If you are finally graduating it is time to get your graduation announcements out. Most institutions provide graduating students with a set amount of graduation announcements, maybe twenty-five. It is part of the 'graduation' package that includes the gown rental and that other stuff that goes along with it. They're printed with the graduate's name, in this case yours, pretty cool.
For you, right now, if you have finally made it, there is probably a flurry of activity associated with your graduation. Among all this don't over look those printed announcements.
First of all they serve as really effective 'gift raising' devices, so for that fact alone they are practically priceless. Shameless, but what the heck, you earned it.
Secondly, but even more important, printed graduation announcements are really effective tools to present yourself to potential employers. Since your NEXT BIG STEP is career, a graduation announcement sent to a business in which you would like to work tells them you are now ready for the big time.
Read On.
If you are finally graduating it is time to get your graduation announcements out. Most institutions provide graduating students with a set amount of graduation announcements, maybe twenty-five. It is part of the 'graduation' package that includes the gown rental and that other stuff that goes along with it. They're printed with the graduate's name, in this case yours, pretty cool.
For you, right now, if you have finally made it, there is probably a flurry of activity associated with your graduation. Among all this don't over look those printed announcements.
First of all they serve as really effective 'gift raising' devices, so for that fact alone they are practically priceless. Shameless, but what the heck, you earned it.
Secondly, but even more important, printed graduation announcements are really effective tools to present yourself to potential employers. Since your NEXT BIG STEP is career, a graduation announcement sent to a business in which you would like to work tells them you are now ready for the big time.
Read On.
Friday, February 13, 2009
The Census is coming! The Census is coming!
Are you ready? The 2010 census is coming. This is a chance for you to be counted. Maybe your first.
So make sure you are included.
Also and even better right now. The Department of Commerce is hiring, right now, census workers. True you won't be employed until next year. But. There is a good chance you will need employment next year. It looks like the pay isn't too bad and the applications are online. Why not sign up now?
So make sure you are included.
Also and even better right now. The Department of Commerce is hiring, right now, census workers. True you won't be employed until next year. But. There is a good chance you will need employment next year. It looks like the pay isn't too bad and the applications are online. Why not sign up now?
Saturday, July 5, 2008
College Student Available.
Of course you are looking for work because you are always looking for more money. More money means more work and this usually means employment of some kind.
Well, if some employers are asking for college students doesn't it make sense to make as many people as possible aware that you are a college student?
Whatever means you are using to get additional work be sure every application, every notecard on the church bulletin board or local laundromat, every on-line posting includes the phrase College Student available.
As often pointed out on Planet College the term College Student carries some significance beyond the typical Partyer-Gone-Wild connotation. Most of the population has respect for individuals who are attempting to better themselves especially through education. You can use this general impression to your advantage. So remember, what ever the media, remind them " I'm a college student."
Well, if some employers are asking for college students doesn't it make sense to make as many people as possible aware that you are a college student?
Whatever means you are using to get additional work be sure every application, every notecard on the church bulletin board or local laundromat, every on-line posting includes the phrase College Student available.
As often pointed out on Planet College the term College Student carries some significance beyond the typical Partyer-Gone-Wild connotation. Most of the population has respect for individuals who are attempting to better themselves especially through education. You can use this general impression to your advantage. So remember, what ever the media, remind them " I'm a college student."
Monday, March 31, 2008
The Paycheck Loan Wheel.
Most students on Planet College are employed. Mostly part-time but employed nonetheless. Some times more than one employer. And the end result, the idea, the purpose is a paycheck. This check is supposed to cover at least most of the ongoing expenses related to life and school. It seems it almost never does.
And that is where the paycheck wheel begins.
Nationally for some times businesses have been flourishing which offer payday loans. The are usually storefronts and they often provide additional financial "services" such as cashing checks, sell money orders.
The pay day loans are usually in the form of a post-dated check. This is the procedure. The customer writes a check for a certain amount. They then date it for sometime in the future. Usually this date is on or after the customer's next payday. The total amount of the check includes a fee.
Practically it works this way. A student needs some quick funds, say $100.00. They then got to the payday loan company and there usually fill out some paperwork. The paper work includes their employer and other personal financial information. Once this paperwork is processed they can write the postdated check. The check will include the check cashing fee. In the state in which this is being written the fee is commonly $16.00. Thus the total of the check is $116.00.
The student then leaves the business with $100.00. Some time later, usually after the students next payday, the business cashes the check.
That is how the paycheck wheel starts.
And that is where the paycheck wheel begins.
Nationally for some times businesses have been flourishing which offer payday loans. The are usually storefronts and they often provide additional financial "services" such as cashing checks, sell money orders.
The pay day loans are usually in the form of a post-dated check. This is the procedure. The customer writes a check for a certain amount. They then date it for sometime in the future. Usually this date is on or after the customer's next payday. The total amount of the check includes a fee.
Practically it works this way. A student needs some quick funds, say $100.00. They then got to the payday loan company and there usually fill out some paperwork. The paper work includes their employer and other personal financial information. Once this paperwork is processed they can write the postdated check. The check will include the check cashing fee. In the state in which this is being written the fee is commonly $16.00. Thus the total of the check is $116.00.
The student then leaves the business with $100.00. Some time later, usually after the students next payday, the business cashes the check.
That is how the paycheck wheel starts.
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