Is it difficult for a college student to find a job in New York?

I am a college student 19 years of age, native New York but now living in the West Coast. However, I miss the city and was accepted at a school there, I wondered how difficult it is to get a work there? I had several jobs in retail and my highest "position" has been the one I currently hold, which is assistant manager at a store retail / accessories, along with the experience of volunteers. I am not looking for something specific, you know I can not be choosers. I'm going to New York in January, but I start looking now. I look at craigslist everyday just to get an idea about the number of positions open and there seems to be atleast 40 openings a day in each category, it seems as if it would be impossible to find a job once I got there. So from experience, someone who lives in the city … how crazy is it? Any suggestions are welcome, thank you very much!

My friend, the best to go to college is that there are always people willing to help. Many universities have a career center where you can view any part time work available near the school you are attending. You can work on campus or off campus. Good luck

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