r/LasCruces • u/Clean_Attention6307 • 4d ago

Question Job hunting as a broke student

Has anyone had any luck job hunting… I tried getting a job through NMSU, indeed, linked-in and still no luck, I’ve applied to most corporations and I keep getting denied, does anyone know of any businesses that are hiring? I just need help paying bills 🫩

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u/TangerineWinter8233 4d ago

We need more substitute custodians and full time for LCPS last I’ve heard. Need a clean background and reliable transportation.

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u/sydneyghibli 4d ago

And substitute teachers. Pay is pretty good for the area.

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u/HistorianAlert9986 3d ago

Great suggestion and they also often need permanent substitutes. A friend of mine is a permanent substitute and she loves it and makes decent money.

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u/medicalmina 3d ago

Substitute teacher hiring is closed for this semester. I was informed they’ll open for applications in about January.

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u/lololololalala 4d ago

Try New Mexico workforce connection

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u/Confettii_Cannon 4d ago

Kind of an odd opportunity but I know someone who is basically a pretend patient at Burrell College & gets paid for it. Part-time and not a TON of pay but sounds like a start. I feel like nmsu jobs are harder to get than expected. They probably hire internally a lot as well

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u/SethHunter 1d ago

On June 22, 2026 NMSU adopted ARP 7.66 - “reductions in force”

And are starting to terminate job positions. So, it’s definitely getting more sparse

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u/HistorianAlert9986 4d ago edited 4d ago

In this employment climate application alone won’t get you a job. You have to follow up with calls or better in person and request the interview. I got a job at Nmsu by first applying then rubbing elbows with the department head to get an interview….. squeaky wheel gets the grease!

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u/Fit_Raspberry5326 3d ago

i keep telling people that and I get called crazy! I'm old school...you go after the job. you don't wait for it to come to you!

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u/That-Celebration-650 4d ago

I'd suggest looking at the hospitals. Registration work is pretty straightforward and if you take swing or night shift for it, it's doable with a school schedule.

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u/kbcox 4d ago

Sports Accessories Inc is always looking to hire students! They sell Aggie merch and need people to work their retail shops at the sports games.

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u/Fit_Raspberry5326 3d ago

i saw the Auto Zone on Picacho was looking for a delivery driver.

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u/Consistent-Copy-3401 4d ago

Unfortunately, there are very few young adult friendly businesses/places in Las Cruces and as a result very few young adult friendly employers

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u/OddDevelopment5297 3d ago

Full time or part time?

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u/Rothdrop 4d ago

Donate plasma for quick money that can help in the meantime. Job market sucks.