Get Paid, Not Played: On-Campus Job Tips & Avoiding Scams

This time of year, scammers target students with fake job offers that may look like they come from L&C faculty or staff. Remember: legitimate Lewis & Clark jobs will always come from an @lclark.edu email address.

Red flags of scams:

• “Research assistant” or “administrative assistant” jobs sent from non-L&C emails

• Requests to buy equipment or pay fees up front (with promises of reimbursement)

• Fake checks that ask you to deposit money and then wire funds back

Protect yourself:

• Be skeptical of unsolicited offers, especially those promising high pay for little work

• Never share bank or personal info over email

• Career Center Resource: How to Spot a Job Scam

• Report suspicious messages to: security@lclark.edu

Looking for real opportunities?

On-campus jobs are a great way to build experience, meet people, and earn money while studying. All L&C student jobs are posted in Workday & Handshake. Log in with your LC credentials to browse open positions and apply.

If you’d like help getting started, the Career Center & Student Employment team is here for you - visit us in the Fowler Student Center or explore the Student Employment page.

Click here to book an appointment with the Career Center.

Stay alert - if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Find out more here.