23 Ways to Find A Job This Summer

It’s warm outside but summer officially starts June 21, 2014.  Summer is a great time to enjoy the weather, spend time with family and friends and relax.  Unfortunately many Americans are still out of work, some college graduates are having a hard time finding jobs and teenagers are also looking for you.  This creates a huge demand for summer jobs. 

If you have computer skills or a trade it is easier to find a job.  If you are currently unemployed develop short and long term goals you want to achieve.  Develop an action plan and target date to ensure that you achieve those goals.   If you want to get employed you have to make opportunities happen.  If lack of finances are a major factor in your life you will have to think outside of the box and think of creative ways to make money.   Here are 12 tips to find a job: 

1. Use social media and the internet to search for jobs
2. Contact youth organizations
3. Attend youth networking functions
4. Go to youth job training centers to gain skills that are in demand
5. Talk to your school counselor or former counselor to learn about possible job opportunities or job leads
6. Look for college internship opportunities or fellowships
7. Consider outdoor jobs involving heavy labor or behind-the-scenes jobs
8. Offer to work evening and night shifts and to fill in for vacationing employees. Search for these types of positions during the hours they operate.
9. Sell your skills by starting on one block and going from business to business. Ask for an application and introduce yourself to build a relationship with the hiring manager.
10. Call parents and relatives to get information on job leads. Contact friends and other classmates, especially those who have been able to find jobs.
11. Wear your best outfit to interviews even if you are applying to do construction work. This ensures the focus is on you and your skills and not your hot pink lipstick, jeans, t-shirt and tattoos.
12. A company that did not hire you a couple of months ago might need more workers now due to the high turnover of seasonal employees.

Here are 11 tips to help you earn money.

1. Cleaning.  Become a maid or janitor by cleaning houses or office buildings.
2. Dog walker.  Walk dogs or offer to bathe dogs or cats.
3. Part-time.  Look for part-time opportunities including those not in your field.  Some companies hire part-time employees later on as full-time employees or offer benefits.
4. Volunteer.  Offer to become a volunteer at a company that is in the same field or a similar field you want to work in.  Some companies hire volunteers as permanent employees.
5. Babysitter.  Offer to watch children during the week or on weekends when parents need to run errands or go for a night out.
6. Seasonal Work.  Get hired during seasonal employment recruiting periods such as Christmas and during the summer. 
7. Temp Agency.  Sign up with 5-10 temporary or staffing agencies that find part-time or full-time temporary jobs.  Some jobs are converted to permanent employment after 90 days.
8. Service Industry.  If you have good customer service skills you can work as a customer service representative answering phone calls, serving as a hostess, waitress or receptionist.
9. Secret Shopper.  You can become a secret shopper for a company or go shopping for elderly or sick individuals.
10. Sell Items.  Sell new or unused items on eBay or Craigslist.
11. Network.  Network with neighborhood workers to see if they need assistance with doing odd jobs such as lawn care, snow removal, tree removal, washing cars, etc.

13 Clues to Help Teens Find a Summer Job

                                                     

Teens including recent college graduates and unemployed adults will be competing for jobs this summer.  Teen workers are disadvantaged doe to most employers wanting to hire adults because they feel they require less training. However, some employees want to save money and want cheap labor so they hire more teens instead of adults since teens don’t require benefits.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of working 16 – 19 year-olds increased by approximately 1.4 million from May to June 2012. The most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show increased employment among food stores, sporting goods, hobby stores, clothing and accessory stores, and book and music stores. 

“Earlier this year both Home Depot and Lowes announced they would be adding 80,000 and 45,000 seasonal workers, respectively,” said Challenger.  Several amusement parks will have new rides for summer 2013 which means new seasonal jobs will become available. Many teens are looking for summer employment to pay for college or other expenses. Here are 13 clues to help teens find a summer job. 

1. Use social media. Follow stores on Twitter and Facebook and watch for advertisements about job vacancies including full-time, part-time or seasonal employment.
2. Research. Do research about companies that you are interested in working for and view their websites for job vacancies or contact their Human Resources department and ask about summer employment or internships.
3. Public service. Look for public service jobs such as working for a police department, hospital, fire department, hospital or teacher’s assistant, etc.
4. Youth Organization. If you are a member of a youth organization ask about job vacancies or contact youth organizations in your area such as 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Club of America or Junior Achievement.
5. Ask. Ask your friends, relatives and everyone you know if they know of any companies hiring during the summer and submit your resume.
6. Training.  Go to youth job training centers in your area to gain skills that are in demand.
7. School. Talk to your school counselor or former counselor to learn about any possible job opportunities or job leads.
8. Intern.  Look for internship opportunities in-state or out-of-state for the summer.
9. Volunteer. If you have done or will do volunteer work during the summer and do a good job you may be considered as a candidate for employment. Also ask if they have any part-time jobs during the summer or know of any companies hiring.
10. Small businesses. Contact small businesses in your area and ask if they need help during the summer.
11. Preparation. Always be ready to go on an interview, have several copies of your resume printed, be able to articulate your job skills, strengths and weaknesses and why a company should hire you.  Skip using your phone or texting during interviews and while working on a job.
12. Be creative. Consider summer jobs at malls, restaurants, amusement parks, museums, city tours, boat rides, summer camps, schools or daycare centers, toy stores, hair salons, spas, private medical offices for doctors, nurses or dentists, lifeguards, dog walkers, babysitters, lawn care companies, secret shoppers or elderly care.
13. Contact employment organizations. Contact organization that assist youth with getting employment such as: YMCA, Rotaract, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Youth Jobs Coalition, AmeriCorps, National Youth Employment Coalition, Peace Corps, State Summer Employment Departments or local employment organizations in your city.

 

23 Ways to Find a Summer Job

It’s warm outside but summer officially starts June 22, 2012.  Summer is a great time to enjoy the weather, spend time with family and friends and relax.  Unfortunately many Americans are still out of work, some college graduates are having a hard time finding jobs and teenagers are also looking for you.  This creates a huge demand for summer jobs. 

If you have computer skills or a trade it is easier to find a job.  If you are currently unemployed develop short and long term goals you want to achieve.  Develop an action plan and target date to ensure that you achieve those goals.   If you want to get employed you have to make opportunities happen.  If lack of finances are a major factor in your life you will have to think outside of the box and think of creative ways to make money.   Here are 12 tips to find a job:  

1. Use social media and the internet to search for jobs
2. Contact youth organizations
3. Attend youth networking functions
4. Go to youth job training centers to gain skills that are in demand
5. Talk to your school counselor or former counselor to learn about possible job opportunities or job leads
6. Look for college internship opportunities or fellowships
7. Consider outdoor jobs involving heavy labor or behind-the-scenes jobs
8. Offer to work evening and night shifts and to fill in for vacationing employees. Search for these types of positions during the hours they operate.
9. Sell your skills by starting on one block and going from business to business. Ask for an application and introduce yourself to build a relationship with the hiring manager.
10. Call parents and relatives to get information on job leads. Contact friends and other classmates, especially those who have been able to find jobs.
11. Wear your best outfit to interviews even if you are applying to do construction work. This ensures the focus is on you and your skills and not your hot pink lipstick, jeans, t-shirt and mohawk.
12. A company that did not hire you a couple of months ago might need more workers now due to the high turnover of seasonal employees.

Here are 11 tips to help you earn money.

1. Cleaning.  Become a maid or janitor by cleaning houses or office buildings.
2. Dog walker.  Walk dogs or offer to bathe dogs or cats.
3. Part-time.  Look for part-time opportunities including those not in your field.  Some companies hire part-time employees later on as full-time employees or offer benefits.
4. Volunteer.  Offer to become a volunteer at a company that is in the same field or a similar field you want to work in.  Some companies hire volunteers as permanent employees.
5. Babysitter.  Offer to watch children during the week or on weekends when parents need to run errands or go for a night out.
6. Seasonal Work.  Get hired during seasonal employment recruiting periods such as Christmas and during the summer. 
7. Temp Agency.  Sign up with 5-10 temporary or staffing agencies that find part-time or full-time temporary jobs.  Some jobs are converted to permanent employment after 90 days.
8. Service Industry.  If you have good customer service skills you can work as a customer service representative answering phone calls, serving as a hostess, waitress or receptionist.
9. Secret Shopper.  You can become a secret shopper for a company or go shopping for elderly or sick individuals.
10. Sell Items.  Sell new or unused items on eBay or Craigslist.
11. Network.  Network with neighborhood workers to see if they need assistance with doing odd jobs such as lawn care, snow removal, tree removal, washing cars, etc.

How to Find a Summer Job

The number of job opportunities for teenagers is hard to find due to a sluggish economy. According to the Census Bureau the unemployment rate among teens is 25% in 25 states and an average of 23.6% across the country. There is also competition from college students and older unemployed or underemployed Americans looking for work.

State, federal and local governments were a stable source of summer jobs for teenagers, but that has changed due to budget cuts throughout all levels of government. Teenagers with computer skills or a trade are able to find a job easier than those without.

If you are currently unemployed develop short and long term goals you want to achieve. Develop an action plan and target date to ensure that you achieve those goals. If you want to get employed you have to make opportunities happen. If lack of finances are a major factor in your life you will have to think outside of the box and think of creative ways to make money. Here are 12 tips to find a job:

1. Use social media and the internet to search for jobs
2. Contact youth organizations
3. Attend youth networking functions
4. Go to youth job training centers to gain skills that are in demand
5. Talk to your school counselor or former counselor to learn about possible job opportunities or job leads
6. Look for college internship opportunities
7. Consider outdoor jobs involving heavy labor or behind-the-scenes jobs
8. Offer to work evening and night shifts and to fill in for vacationing employees. Search for these types of positions during the hours they operate.
9. Sell your skills by starting on one block and going from business to business. Ask for an application and introduce yourself to build a relationship with the hiring manager.
10. Call parents and relatives to get information on job leads. Contact friends and other classmates, especially those who have been able to find jobs.
11. Wear your best outfit to interviews even if you are applying to do construction work. This ensures the focus is on you and your skills and not your hot pink lipstick, jeans, t-shirt and mohawk.
12. A company that did not hire you a couple of months ago might need more workers now due to the high turnover of seasonal employees.

Here are 11 tips to help you earn money.
1. Cleaning. Become a maid or janitor by cleaning houses or office buildings.
2. Dog walker. Walk dogs or offer to bathe dogs or cats.
3. Part-time. Look for part-time opportunities including those not in your field. Some companies hire part-time employees later on as full-time employees or offer benefits.
4. Volunteer. Offer to become a volunteer at a company that is in the same field or a similar field you want to work in. Some companies hire volunteers as permanent employees.
5. Babysitter. Offer to watch children during the week or on weekends when parents need to run errands or go for a night out.
6. Seasonal Work. Get hired during seasonal employment recruiting periods such as Christmas and during the summer.
7. Temp Agency. Sign up with 5-10 temporary or staffing agencies that find part-time or full-time temporary jobs. Some jobs are converted to permanent employment after 90 days.
8. Service Industry. If you have good customer service skills you can work as a customer service representative answering phone calls, serving as a hostess, waitress or receptionist.
9. Secret Shopper. You can become a secret shopper for a company or go shopping for elderly or sick individuals.
10. Sell Items. Sell new or unused items on eBay or Craigslist.
11. Network. Network with neighborhood workers to see if they need assistance with doing odd jobs such as lawn care, snow removal, tree removal, washing cars, etc.