Student Summer Job Scramble Picks Up as Spring Approaches

More and more students are flocking to the Office of Career Services and Off Campus Learning (OCS-OCL), the Student Employment Office and the Institute of Politics in search of those elusive summer jobs, spokesman for the three organizations said yesterday.

Officials at the agencies stress the need for students to show a lot of initiative, and to "make contacts" with anyone that might be offering, or have information on a job.

Tamara E. Rodgers assistant director of student employment, said yesterday that "students should explore on their own because many jobs are never advertised."

The Institute of Politics serves as a clearinghouse for jobs in the public sector at both the State and local levels.

Andrew McKey '80, chairman of the Institute's internship selection subcommittee, said yesterday that the Institute had sent out 1000 letters to state and local agencies asking about job opportunities. The response rate was high, he said.

The Institute also administers summer grants for thesis-related research in the government sector to eligible juniors. McKey said that 20 students received grants last year out of an applicant pool of 65. He added that because of a budget cut this year the number of grants should be approximately 17 or 18.

The Student Employment Office instituted a new program encouraging alumni to send information on job openings. Rodgers said the response rate thus far has been low, adding that she feels alumni will prove to be a promising source of jobs in the future. The Student Employment Office is geared to finding summer and term-time jobs for students who need money just to stay in school. The listings and job books at the Office are available to all, however.

OCS-OCL offers an extensive library that lists both summer and full time job openings and has a staff of full-time counselors available for consultation and advice.

Students questioned at the OCS-OCL yesterday offered mixed views on the facilities.