- Summer jobs can be broken down into temporary, seasonal and part-time work. Banks, universities and libraries employ students over the summer season for a few weeks to complete projects while regular staff do their own work. Companies like Six Flags hire seasonal workers to operate roller coasters, clean parks and operate games, from late spring to early fall. The most common type of summer employment comes from malls, independent retailers and construction companies.
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Summer jobs can help students eliminate career paths and find jobs that they may enjoy after completing their education. For example, a summer worker at a sports camp may discover his love of athletic training and teaching before heading into college.
Employers are able to hire summer workers at relatively low wages to complete projects without disturbing full-time employees. Libraries can hire summer workers to sift through special collections and remove outdated versions of books, while librarians can focus on helping patrons. These positions can also forge connections between employers and workers that lead to full-time positions after graduation. - Most summer job applicants living in larger cities can find part-time work without journeying outside their communities. Students seeking seasonal and temporary positions may need to expand their search months before summer starts. National parks, conservation programs and leadership programs in remote areas offer stipends to students who can commit to spending months away from home. College students may need to look abroad for summer teaching opportunities and paid internships that will allow them to compete for jobs after graduation.
- Most part-time positions available to students start out at the minimum wage of $6.55, while temporary positions might pay a monthly stipend. While the temptation to rack up hundreds of dollars for the next school year is tempting, many students overlook other activities scheduled during the summer. Summer job applicants need to think about family vacations, involvement with athletic teams and summer courses when speaking with potential employers.
- Employees at amusement parks, state parks and resorts can get some sun while completing their tasks. Many employees are willing to hire groups of summer workers who know each other in order to keep morale high. The long-term benefit of a summer job is the invaluable reference available for future employers. A college student who spends her summer working at a camp for kids with special needs can use her manager as a reference on future applications.
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steenie said
on 5/13/2009 Nice job! very informative. I like the bit about benefits. Write more like this! I always wanted a summer job but didnt know how to go about getting one. Good job!