Applying for Campus Jobs

Please read all of the instructions below before applying for campus jobs.  Once you have carefully read through the instructions, you may click on the link below to complete your online student employment application. You will need your valid BSU username and password to access the application.

• Complete state and federal tax forms and return them to the Career Center.  Paper forms are available at the Career Center or you can print them from the World Wide Web.  When you successfully submit your application, you will be taken to a page with a link to the tax forms.
• If you are a graduate assistant, doctoral assistant, resident assistant, student athlete, or international student, contact the Career Center to find out what additional forms you may need.
• To maximize your student employment opportunities during the busy first week of the semester, we recommend that you submit an online student employment application before classes begin. State and federal tax forms should also be completed and returned to the Career Center before classes begin.
• All student job vacancies are posted on Cardinal ViewJobs on the World Wide Web. Cardinal ViewJobs is accessible in all computer labs on campus, including the Lucina Hall east lobby and the Career Center, as well as from any computer with Web access.
• Review the job listings carefully, including the job description, required qualifications, and the days and times of the job.
• Write down the job-vacancy numbers of the positions that interest you.
• Only students who have been awarded Federal Work-Study (a form of financial aid) are eligible to apply for positions listed for work-study students only on Cardinal ViewJobs. Contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, 765-285-5600, Lucina Hall 245, to find out whether you are eligible for this type of financial aid.  After completing your online student employment application and selecting jobs, come to the Career Center to get job referrals.
• During your referral session, we will check your eligibility to work in the United States and on campus before referring you to the department that is hiring.
• At your first referral session, you must show documents to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. A list of acceptable documents is available at the Career Center or on the World Wide Web.
• You are now ready to complete your online student employment application.

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Interviewing with the Hiring Department

After receiving a referral, contact the hiring department as specified on the referral. If you get an interview,

• Do some research on the department and its role on campus.
• Be prepared to discuss any previous work or volunteer experiences you have had.
• Dress nicely and be on time for the interview.
• Remember to bring your class schedule and referral form to the interview. The referral form shows the department that you are eligible to work on campus.

After Your Interview

• If you have not heard from the department within a week of the interview (or the deadline specified by the department), call and ask if a decision has been made.
• Be sure to thank interviewers for their time and consideration.
• If you get the job, be sure to read the guidelines and policies in the student employment handbook. (Click the Student Employment Policies and Guidelines link on the right side of this page.)
• If you do not get the job, don't give up. Look for other jobs on Cardinal ViewJobs and schedule an appointment with the Career Center to get more referrals.
• For help with your job search, visit the  Career and Experiential Learning Lab  in Lucina Hall 235 for information on interview techniques and résumé writing. You may also want to attend one of our daily drop-in advising sessions.

Off-Campus Job Opportunities

Cardinal Career Link features off-campus jobs and internship opportunities. You may contact the appropriate people for these positions without getting a referral from the Career Center.

The Career Management Action Plan

Student employment can be the first step in your career development at Ball State. The Career Center has designed the Career Management Action Plan to guide you step-by-step through the career development process, from making good career choices to conducting a successful job search. The Career Management Action Plan outlines available Ball State programs and services you need to be successful. For more information about the plan, click here.