Find a Job

Job Search Basics

While a Cornell student employment job may not directly align with your ultimate career goals, you should still take the job preparation and interview process seriously. It can mean landing a job that you really need, while also giving you a leg up post-graduation when careful job preparation and interviewing are essential. Obtaining a part-time, hourly job at Cornell University is simple if you follow these steps.

Working on-campus?

Bring your original, unexpired identity and employment authorization document(s) with you to campus so that you can complete your Form I-9. Your hiring department is your primary point of contact for the I-9 process. However, because the start of the semester often brings a high volume of new hires, Cornell will offer Student I-9 Processing HUBs during the weeks of January 19 and January 26 (excluding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) to help ensure timely compliance. Visit the I-9 HUBs webpage for locations, requirements, and details. Questions? Contact hrpolicy@cornell.edu.

1. Prepare

Prepare your resume and cover letter.

2. Search

Search for jobs in Workday.

3. Apply

Apply to jobs in Workday

4. Interview

Interview and/or accept job offer.

5. Onboard

Complete employment-related tasks.

6. Begin working

Report for work.