How to Find a Summer Job at a College
Finding a summer job at a college is not difficult. Many colleges are open during the summer months and offer summer classes. Part-time work is needed in most academic departments as well as in food services. Summer session positions neatly coincide with summer vacations, offering you jobs in interesting fields and of the perfect duration. Follow the instructions below to find a summer job at a college.
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Instructions
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Find a location that will work best for you over the summer months. If you are living on the campus of a college that you are attending, try to get a job there. If you are home for the summer or just looking for a part time summer job, consider all colleges in your community.
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Find a department or service area in which to work. It is a good idea to apply for jobs within your major or area of academic interest. Try to look for openings in an academic department before you apply for positions in service departments. For those who are not attending college, look for a department or job that interests you and in which you have some relevant experience. Find the Web site for the college that you are interested in and locate the Job Opening or Employment link on the homepage.
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Find out what the duration of the job will be and what the expected hours are. Most colleges post the hours and duration to help students in scheduling their classes.
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When applying for an academic position, talk to a professor in that academic department. Talk to a staff supervisor for a service position to find out more about job openings in the service field.
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Create a resume and cover letter. Include your experiences or level of academic achievement in the department that you are applying to. Include related work experience if you are applying for a job in the service department.
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Be on time and prepared for your interview. Explain why you are a strong candidate for the position and how it will help you achieve your goals in the future.
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Tips & Warnings
When scheduling summer classes, make sure the job does not cause a conflict.
Start hunting for jobs early; they will go fast.
