Jobs at The Beach

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First and foremost, for those students that are interested in getting a job at CSULB, they first should know where to start. Accessing the CSULB main school website is a great way to get information on job opportunities, as well as any other questions you may have.

http://www.csulb.edu/employment/
By visiting the link above, you are able to see job openings, available applications, application overview processes, current employees, and more.


Students are not the only people who are qualified to obtain jobs at "The Beach", but even locals are able to work at all facilities. Along with the restaurants and dining options, there are also positions at the book store, financial aid offices, jobs as a tutor, and more. 


"CSULB is aggressively recruiting high-achieving students from across the state as well as nationally and internationally while also maintaining its strong public commitment to access and educational opportunity for students from the local region", According to the Cal State main site, under "employment opportunities". 


Although our school offers these exciting and beneficial positions, the key goal is to focus on studies at the same time. School comes first, then work. 

Outpost Grill employs some of CSULB's finest

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The Outpost Grill at CSU Long Beach is not only a good place to eat, but apparently it's also a good place for employment. The menu, although pretty basic, is made up of many different food choices that are popular amongst the students, and even teaching staff. The location is good too, especially for someone like me because it is directly located next to the SPA buildings (were all of the Journalism courses are held). 

Like the majority of the other places to eat on campus, the Outpost Grill is basic food service: You order your food, wait until your name is called, and throw your own trash away at the end of your meal. So, unlike a typical restaurant, the employees take your order at the register and call your name when it is ready.

Even though it is a grill on a school campus, the way it runs is similar to any type of restaurant or snack shop. The hiring process is similar and the facility is ran by a manager. 


"Working on campus is very convenient", said Joanna, 21, a current Outpost Grill team member, "I generally work after I get done with my classes each day, and sometimes Fridays. But like any job, taking 18 units and working can sometimes be hard". 


Although work for a student, like Joanna, is located on property where she also completes her academics, like any other job doing both an be stressful and at time overwhelming. Especially taking 18 units a semester, which alone is extremely difficult. Her plate is full!


Nonetheless, everyone who works at this eatery have made my experience a good one, and the turkey club sandwiches are delicious. 

CSULB students: Don't travel far for a job

Most of us need to be employed and doing some type of work for many different reasons, whether it be to support ourselves, our families, or just to get through school! It is difficult to find a job, especially these days, and that's why students at CSULB have an advantage because they are not only able to study on campus, but also to earn money and get involved in organizations that can help financially as well as socially.

Photo by Melissa Quintanill

A job is a job, but a job at your school can also be considered as getting involved. There are three things that I know are important to me, and those are my academics, making money to afford those academics and fun, and also meeting people at Long Beach and making connections. 

For those people who do not need to work because they already have jobs elsewhere or for what ever reason, there are other ways to get involved working on campus by participating in things such as volunteering. (This is where the "moral" aspect comes into play). People like helping others, it's a good feeling. Along with academic benefits, volunteers feel good when they get involved in good causes. 

So, whether it be a job or a volunteer position, both can be beneficial to students in one way or another. It is good for students to be aware of these opportunities at hand because you never know who could be interested. Throughout my blogs over the next couple of weeks, I will review, discuss, and research several opportunities while recording them on here.