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May 2008

Help WantedSetting summer job expectations

According to a recent survey of 1,000 employers, SnagAJob.com found that 76% of employers plan on completing their summer hiring by the end of May. A quick check of the calendar will reveal that, if you don’t have a summer gig locked and loaded now, it’s time to start sweating and doubling your efforts. No matter what the temperature is.

For those of you who’ve nailed down summer jobs, or are still scrambling, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Vacation etiquette
If you plan on taking a summer vacation that’s more than a long weekend, you should clear this with your boss before accepting a job. Be honest and upfront. Some managers may be able to work with you, and if not, getting caught in a lie may cost you future employment with that company.
(FYI: Most people calling in sick to work for a week return with a dark tan and vacation photos.)
 
Extending your stay
If you’ve proven yourself to be a capable employee, there may be an opportunity to parlay your summer job into an ongoing gig. Be sure to tell your boss you’re interested in returning if possible. Just think of how much time you’ll save during next year’s summer job search!

Start (and end) your summer job search now.

Holding HandsSafe job search tips

From everything you’ve heard about finding a job, it’s always been about what an employer is looking for in a prospective employee: Do you have enough experience? Is your schedule flexible enough? Is your rust bucket of a car going to be able to make the commute back and forth all summer?

Well, did you ever stop and ask yourself whether an employer is right for you? If you’re a vegan, are you comfortable flipping burgers? If you’re a night owl, do you really think you can wake up to open the diner by 5 a.m.? If your family or friends have you warned about a dishonest, unscrupulous employer, will you listen?

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Recharge your job search!

Wouldn’t it be great if employers actually applied to have you working for them?! What if they could search your profile and contact you directly? It’s happening right now on SnagAJob.com. Just follow these four easy steps:

  1. Sign in to your MySnag account.
  2. Select "Profile" or "Edit profile" on the left navigation bar.
  3. Click the edit box in the "Contact" section.
  4. Select "Yes" for the question, "Add my profile to your database so employers can find me." 
Read more job search tips.

Continuing Education

Take your job search to the next level
Have you reached the point in your job where you've put in everything possible, and taken away as much as you possibly can? Maybe it's time to take the next step by returning to school and pursing a degree that will open up new exciting job opportunities.  If you've been thinking about going back to school, find out what options are available. 
 
Online Degrees