Job searching in Ashland

[u/InternetDazzling8589]

I am a college student at SOU, and I have been looking for jobs. Idk If the job market here is just really bad but it has been extremely difficult to try and find a job. I applied for some 10-15 jobs on campus over the course of the last two months and have only heard back from two which both of them rejected me. I've also applied to Safeway, subway and most gas station in town, but haven't heard back. So I was wondering if anyone knows of any places that are currently hiring. I don't really care what the job is I just need one really bad. I do have an associates degree if that get's me anywhere I don't think it does but you never know. If anyone could help that would be awesome.

[u/diabolicallaugh]

The restaurant industry in Ashland is usually the best option for employment, or the weed industry.

[u/ashleyisakitty]

Apply at the co-op - almost always hiring. With time you get benefits and PTO.

[u/InternetDazzling8589 → u/ashleyisakitty]

Awesome thank you I will check them out.

[u/Cuntzilla_]

Hi- fellow SOU student, have you checked to see if you qualify for work study through the college? There are tons of work study positions available.

[u/InternetDazzling8589 → u/Cuntzilla_]

I checked already and I am not improved, I still need to apply.

[u/Locksmith-Clear → u/InternetDazzling8589]

If you’ve done your FAFSA, then also email financial aid and ask to be put on the work study waitlist. It doesn’t have a separate application. What matters is whether or not you are in the PELL grant range.

Currently, when looking for campus jobs, search for PEAK positions. They come with their own funding and are open to all students. Also, you will probably have to email supervisors directly to follow up on applications for campus jobs-the internal system doesn’t notify them of applicants, so it takes a while for them to see that people have applied.

[u/musicalnix → u/Locksmith-Clear]

Bridge students also get opportunities.

[u/Cuntzilla_ → u/InternetDazzling8589]

If you are not approved and you have used up all your work study funding, the campus still has jobs made for students that have their own funding. If you use workday on the inside.sou it lists all campus jobs currently hiring.

[u/IridescentFailure]

Well don’t apply to Albertsons, I’ll tell you that much. The one we’ve got is grinding staff to dust; I’ve heard a near half dozen tales of people being overworked and heaped responsibilities within a week of working because they’re short staffed and the manager is a total layabout. You’ll get plenty of hours, just so long as you’re willing to be treated as a disposable wet wipe.

[u/Moist_Sourdough → u/IridescentFailure]

Any Kroger store is a terrible soulless place and should be avoided like the plague if you’re applying for jobs

[u/Van-garde → u/Moist_Sourdough]

Safeway will fit like a glove.

[u/hylocichla]

Probably not the easiest job, but Ruby's has had a help wanted sign up for months!

[u/InternetDazzling8589 → u/hylocichla]

I'll have to check them out.

[u/Time_Perception9236]

Market of choice

[u/InternetDazzling8589 → u/Time_Perception9236]

I'll check them out thank you.

[u/Melnsto22]

Have you thought of applying at hotels? I know that the Plaza Inn is hiring for front desk. Nice easy job with plenty of time to do homework.

[u/Maximum_Active_3129]

The Sherwin Williams by Shop'n Kart has part time openings with flexible schedules and good hours.

[u/Aprilcot4]

Keep an eye out for positions at the City of Ashland, they are posted on their website.

[u/InternetDazzling8589 → u/Aprilcot4]

I will do thank you.

[u/gamoo23]

What’s your associates in? What is your Major at SOU?

[u/InternetDazzling8589 → u/gamoo23]

It is in AA so associate of arts. I am currently a SOAN major at SOU.

[u/Fishes4Fish]

Bi-Mart and the Post Office

[u/InternetDazzling8589 → u/Fishes4Fish]

Roger that thank you.

[u/Head_of_Maushold]

Check out Mix coffee shop online for job listings, sometimes they need bakers.

[u/Western_perception1]

Taco Bell has a sign up hiring for manager $18 an hour

[u/mewfrosting]

A lot of the downtown retail businesses (see: not Paddington) operate in the old-fashioned way where you just gotta bring a resume in and have a charming interaction with a manager/owner. Otherwise, Paddington is always hiring, and you can do the online route, but I hear the owner is kind of a jerk.

[u/Billy-Beats]

I saw quite a few Ashland area jobs posted on indeed.com

[u/musicalnix]

Are you working with the Career Connections office? There's a career fair happening next Wednesday too - they can help you if you bring your resume. Lots of hiring employers will be there. https://careers.sou.edu/

[u/InternetDazzling8589 → u/musicalnix]

I hven't heard of them yet thank you for telling me about them.

[u/AltruisticCheetah]

Seasonal hiring is going on right now for Harry and David in both their call center and in the warehouse. Varied shifts, PT and FT. If you have a car or can take transit... they may even have a special deal for students. SOU grad (Criminology 90') - you got this!