Today's students (and their parents) are more concerned than ever about their employability after graduation. For this reason, we want you to have good resources and information.

If you have questions about searching for a job, internship, study abroad, or another career learning opportunity, students may visit the main Career Connections page on Bulldog Connect, or contact Amy Beckman in the Career & Experiential Learning office.

It’s never too early or too late to begin a search! The Career & Experiential Learning office can also assist students create or polish their resume or cover letter as well as practice interviewing skills to get where they want to go. We're here to help!

Phone: (620) 242-0467

Email: beckmana@mcpherson.edu

Location: Miller Library, 1st floor (just past the Library Services desk) 

Schedule appointment: Click on this link to schedule time with Amy

Your appointment can be scheduled in-person or via Zoom, just let us know your preference.

If you're searching for a campus job, there are a few important things to know:

1. If hired, you will need original documents (not copies) proving your eligibility to work in the United States. See I-9 form with List of Acceptable Documents.
   • Have them available and ready to provide to the payroll office for when you receive an offer of employment.
   • You cannot start work until these documents and new hire paperwork are completed. 
2. How to find a campus job
   • Search Handshake for campus jobs. See Jobs and Internship Search section (on this page) to learn how to create your account and begin your search.
   • Apply to jobs of interest with one click.
3. If selected for an interview, you will interview with the supervisor.
   • The supervisor will notify you and offer the position if you have been chosen. Supervisors do not always notify you if you have not been chosen.  
4. If hired, you will review and sign the student employment contract with your supervisor. Find out days and times you will be working.
5. Submit the contract to payroll in the business office.
   • Complete the required new hire paperwork. This will require you to have original documents (not copies) proving your eligibility to work in the United States. See I-9 form with List of Acceptable Documents.
   • Review the Student Employment Handbook (downloads as a read-only Word document), and sign the acknowledgement form (provided with new hire paperwork). 
6. Confirm start date with your supervisor.
7. Start your new campus job!
   • Don't forget to enter your time worked every day on your timecard in Bulldog Connect. See Section 6.2: Daily Time Entry of the Student Employment Handbook for how to enter your time.

Did you know internships and field experiences can be completed at MC for credit toward your degree? 

Talk with your faculty advisor or career services to learn more. Following is some information to consider before applying. 

Career Connections course basics

For U.S. citizen students:

• Internships - How to apply and complete - U.S. students
• Field Experience/Professional Observation - U.S. students

For International students:

• Off-Campus Employment and Internships (CPT) - International students
• Field Experience/Professional Observation (CPT) - International students