If you are currently enrolled in college you should start thinking
about where you would like work during your summer break. Money that
you earn will not only help defray the cost of your college expenses but
you will also be able to purchase other things that you need and want
if you can
find work. Working will also teach you a sense of responsibility and independence.
Don’t wait until the summer to look for work, but you should inquire about possible
employment opportunities with potential employers now. Here are some excellent tips as to how you can find the best summer jobs this year.
TEMPORARY AGENCY
1. You can start looking for summer work by signing up with a temporary agency now. The agency has connections with various
business establishments
and can find you suitable work for the summer. You can apply for
full-time or part-time temporary work. Just be sure to let them know
your exact availability date.
COLLEGE WORK-STUDY
2. If
you haven’t already, you should inquire about working on campus during
the summer at your school now. Make an appointment to speak to someone
in career services about working this summer before they get swamped
with applications.
LIFEGUARD
3. If you are an
excellent swimmer, you should find an establishment that will be needing
lifeguards this summer. (e.g.YMCA, summer camps, etc.) You should find
out who you should talk to, and let them know that you are interested
in becoming a lifeguard for their area this summer.
TUTOR
4. You can start looking into becoming a tutor this summer. There are hundreds of schools and various
programs that are always looking for
tutors for the summer. Just make sure you find the jobs that offer compensation for your services.
SUMMER CAMP COACH
5. You might want to start asking around to find out
which schools and other agencies will be hiring for summer help. Make
sure you make them of aware of your interest in working for them this
summer. They may tell you to come back after the school year, but at
least they will know that you are interested and could possibly reserve a
position for you.
RETAIL
6. Many retail
shops hire college students during the season breaks. Keep in mind that
many of the stores in the malls stay open late during the weekdays, so
you can choose the time in which you want to work if you apply early.
RESTAURANT/FAST FOOD
7. This is by far one of the easiest places to find work. You will find that
restaurants
and other eating establishments have a high turnover rate. Managers
like to hire college students because they know that they are
dependable. But still, you should get a jump start on your search.
STORE CASHIER
8. You can
check with your local supermarkets…many stores look to hire college
students for the summer because they can use the extra help.
AMUSEMENTS PARKS
9. An
amusement park is a fun place to work but can be very stressful as well.
If you are prepared to work long hours, work weekends, and can deal
with large crowds, this might be the job for you. Many college students
put their applications in as soon as they learn that positions are
available, (usually early spring).
Concluding, don’t worry if you are not able to
find a job in your major. Your main concern should be
finding work
for the summer. However, I do recommend that you try to find work in
something that you like to do. For example, if you like to swim then you
might consider looking for work as a lifeguard. Or, if you like to
cook, consider working at a food establishment. Just remember that you
will be competing with thousands of other students who will be looking
for summer work as well, so you better get a head start!
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