Tag: job

The Ultimate Guide to Killing it at an Interview

Hunter Samuelson, Staff Writer It’s that time of year — internship interview season. Your resume is killer, but that isn’t enough. Now, it’s time to prepare for the moment that will make or break your shot for the job: the…

Uber and Lyft offer flexible employment, cheap rides for Mason students

Issmar Ventura, Staff Writer Two competing mobile ride hail companies, Uber and Lyft, have become popular sources of income for Mason students. Working for either of the two San Francisco-based companies, which function almost identically by connecting users with drivers via mobile apps, is flexible…

Representing what you love on campus

This story was originally published in the March 02 issue of Fourth Estate. Some students at Mason have taken a different approach to the traditional part time job. Instead of taking people’s food orders, restocking shelf items, or answering phones…

Student Jobs Column: A Brief Moment With a Barista

This story was originally published in the Feb. 02 issue of Fourth Estate. Connor Smith, staff writer This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Renee, a mason student and part time barista at Peete’s coffee. With the…

First Annual Take a Patriot to Work Day a Success

Barbara Brophy, staff writer A new annual program at Mason helps students develop professional skills and allows them to explore possible career paths. Last Friday, University Career Services held Take a Patriot to Work Day, a one day job shadowing…