How to Find a Summer Job

Summer can prove to be a great opportunity to earn some extra cash in a short amount of time. Here's how to find a summer job, no matter what your field of interest is.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• computer

Instructions

1. Decide what line of work interests you most. Ask yourself if you are willing to relocate for the summer to work.

2. Think about what relevant skills you have, and what skills you want to acquire by the end of the summer.

3. Update your resume. Include any information about yourself that makes you a good candidate to work in the field you are applying to, such as interests, education and background.

4. Research and contact local businesses in your field of interest. Write or phone them about information for obtaining a summer job. Write and send out cover letters with your resumes.

5. Talk to as many people as possible about finding a summer job in your field of interest. Network with your friends, family and previous employers to help increase your chances of finding an opening for a summer job.

6. Check the classified ads online or in your newspaper. The Internet has now become a great tool for sharing job opportunities.

Tips & Warnings

• Prepare yourself for an interview, and for any questions the employer might ask about your previous experience, skills and interest.

• If you send an application, follow up by calling and asking if the employer has received and reviewed it. If you get an interview, send a thank-you letter afterward.

• If you have no previous experience in a particular field, you may need to offer to work as an unpaid intern so that you have experience the next time you apply.