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Making Yourself Indispensible in the Workplace
Entry by Jennifer Weinmann, Student Employment Consultant for the IUPUI Office of Student Employment in Indianapolis, IN
While working at a University, I have the opportunity to learn from both students and staff. Since many on-campus staff are also student employers, I hear about a variety of things that occur in the workplace. Because a part-time job or internship can often be the gateway to full-time employment, it is important that a student employee be aware of the way he or she behaves in the workplace.
For many students, they know that getting a job can be a challenge, but they don’t often think beyond this first step. Once they have secured a position, they may be at a loss for the next steps to take in their newly found position.
Here are a few things I have determined will make you stand out and show how …