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Re: How to hire students who aren't afraid of IT

daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Bob Greene)
Fri Jul 20 10:12:56 2012

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Date:         Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:11:24 -0400
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From: Bob Greene <greener@UNCW.EDU>
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The quality and quantity of applicants improved when we stated what they 
would get out of the job (pay, paid training, team environment, resume 
building and flex schedule). Make the ad fun (and different from other campus 
positions). 
We are more successful with technical training so we look for existing 
customer service skills but they still need to know their way around the OS 
(but not experts). 
Here is an example ad we run: 

Techies, Nerds, and Geeks wanted
The UNCW Technology Assistance Center has openings for student workers. 
We offer $8.00/hour with opportunities for increases, paid training, flexible 
schedules based on your classes, team environment, and great resume 
building.  You should already have some customer service and/or technology 
experience. 
 
 Technology Assistance Center Student Assistant Job Description
 
Individual will be responsible for all of the following:
 
•        Assist Faculty, Staff and Students with all Technology Issues.
•        Document work using a ticket tracking system.
•        Checking out hardware and software to faculty, staff and students. 
 
Required skills:
•        Should be proficient in Windows OS or Mac OS or Customer Service
•        Should be proficient with Microsoft Office 
 
Work Schedule
10-20	hours per week

Available work hours are Monday through Thursday - 8 a.m. – Midnight, 
Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday - 3 p.m. - Midnight 

Application Process
Please submit a cover letter, resume and class schedule to XXXX 


Good luck, 
Bob

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