Summer Jobs: How to Have a Great Summer Job Experience
As many of our lives follow the calendars of academic institutions such as elementary schools, high schools and universities, we begin to find that our needs begin to follow the same schedule as well. This happens more and more as the premium on education rises over time, and the industries respond accordingly—especially summer employment. As thousands of high school students and university students alike find that their summer freedom is best spent earning cash, a huge response as erupted and has successfully helped to create a huge number of summer positions geared specifically for this group of the nation’s youth. But what is that best way to go about finding that great summer position? And what should those on the market do in preparation for getting the best summer job available?
Resumes, references and completing applications
For many of America’s youth, a summer job will be their first experience in the work world. That means that the experience of creating a resume, a list of references, and filling out lengthy applications will all be new for them. It pays, then, for those interested in summer work to prepare accordingly. By doing a little research, talking with employed adults and practicing, a summer job hunter should be more than adequately prepared for what’s in store. Creating a resume isn’t a skill that necessarily comes naturally, and therefore will necessitate a little practice and trial and error.
For starters, it’s important to understand the purposes behind a resume, and what specific pieces of data are employers looking for. One of the main duties of a resume is to give a potential employer an accurate depiction of where the job candidate has worked, for how long, and at what wage. Though many summer workers haven’t yet had the chance to collect much of a work history, or any at all, that doesn’t mean that employment is impossible. Simply stating under the section for work history that the student has only recently been in the job market, or has otherwise been busy with his/her academics, or has worked a few menial jobs,explains all that is needed. The applicant then should be sure to fill in the remaining sections with as much pertinent and necessary information as possible.
One simple way to impress an employer is to provide a list of references along with a resume. Though the list of references may not include any former employers, it can instead include teachers/professors as references, or any adult that knows the applicant personally.
Where to look for a summer position
Just like searching for a full-time position, many summer jobs are posted on online job sites. Simply search for your area’s job website, and find the summer jobs (or seasonal jobs) tab. Along with an online search, an effective, old-fashioned way of job hunting is to go where the jobs are. For instance, venues that employ high numbers of summer help include water parks, recreational centers, YMCAs, city pools, camps, mall vendors, etc. Look for “help wanted” signs and places that already hire youth, and simply request an application.
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