The Job Hunter’s Guide to Finding a Summer Job
6 stealthy tips to conquer the summer job hunt
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Blimey! I didn’t see you coming. Roight then, be ever so quiet. Today we’re hunting the powerful, murky-water-dwelling summer job. It’s rare that we see such a great specimen of Summeratus Jobicus (we’ll call them Summer Jobs for short) in the wild. This highly coveted prize is hunted by many and its populations are dwindling by the day. Let’s figure out the best plan of attack for catching the perfect summer job.
1. Know your hunting seasons
You’ve got to have a strategy for finding a job and go after them when they’re in their hiring season. Retail jobs, restaurant jobs, hotel jobs are all good places to start because they all see an increase in customers over the summer. The summer job hunting season doesn’t really start until May or June, but if you plan on hunting down a job that only exists during the summer (theme parks, pools, vacation resorts) you can start the hunt a little early.
Be prepared for the fact that they won’t just run out and bite you. You might not find one on your first hunting trip. Be persistent and keep applying! Ask your friends who are on the hunt and see if they can put you on a hot trail. If you know someone who works at a local restaurant, pool or amusement park, ask them if they’ll refer you.
3. Know what you’re up against
Because the hunting season for the elusive summer job is so short, it’s important to learn as much as you can about the job before you accept the position. You won’t have time to start over, so be sure to find a job that is a good match for you the first time.
4. Don’t throw the small ones back
You have to start getting work experience somewhere. If you don’t have any experience wrangling a summer job monster, you might have to start with an entry-level position and work your way up.
5. Know the size of your cage
There’s no use in bringing home a summer job if it’s not a good fit. Be honest with yourself and your employer about what you need (flexible scheduling, a certain number of hours, specific pay requirements) and find a summer job that fits those requirements.
6. Tag it for next year
Once you wrangle the summer job, there’s no need to start over next year. Be clear with your employer that you’d like to return and get a good reference to use next summer.
Crikey! I think we’ve got everything we need .You’re ready to start the hunt. Let’s start looking for a summer job!