MUNCIE, Ind. —- Whether you need money to help pay off rent or for tuition, many Ball State students consider finding a job to help meet those needs. However, many students are having a difficult time getting hired.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 30% of college students are without jobs, with many Ball State students a part of that statistic. Many students are reporting that they were searching for weeks with no luck.
“If you try to apply for a job online, like I’ve applied for probably 20 to 30 jobs, and they don’t get back to me or just immediately decline my application,” said Malana Luttel, a student at Ball State University.
Haylee Wicker, now a general manager at 7 Brew, was previously a worker at Parlor Donuts and reported that it took many attempts just to be hired. When applying to 7 Brew, Wicker gives credit to her connections when getting hired.
“The only reason I got this job was because I knew someone that worked here before so they kind of helped me get in,” Wicker said.
Since becoming general manager, Wicker receives around 100 applications a month; however, when looking at a student's application, Wicker has some potential conflicts to consider. One main problem when it comes to hiring students is availability between classes and clubs.
“So working around somebody else’s availability that is new and just coming to the store is more difficult when I can hire somebody with more availability,” Wicker said.
Despite its difficulties, using the connections and resources that you have as a student can go a long way in the job market. If you are a student and need help finding a job during or post-college, you can email the career center at careercenter@bsu.edu with questions.
Any comments? Email Wyatt Maher at wyatt.maher@bsu.edu
