The Hiring Process for Summer Jobs
A lot of people look for summer jobs because they need a temporary source of extra income. This is true especially for teens who are on vacation from school work. Although summer jobs are temporary by nature, the hiring process is similar to how an employer normally chooses the best candidate for a job.
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Determining the Need
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Most of the time, seasoned or permanent employees spend more vacation time during the summer. This means that a company may have a need to hire additional employees during the summer only, but may not need the additional manpower once their regular employees are back from vacation.
Job Announcement
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In order to attract potential applicants, an employer will have to announce its need for additional manpower. This can be announced by word of mouth, through referrals from existing employees or clients. For larger companies, though, there may be a need to announce the job opening through job boards or newspaper advertisements in order to attract as many people as possible.
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Looking for the Right Candidate
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Even though it's for a temporary position, an employer must look for someone who has the right qualifications and skills to fit the job. However, some employers may be more lenient since summer job applicants may have no working experience to back them up. Employers may determine the right candidate by assessing someone's ability to train on the job, using written examinations or by assessing a candidate's personality during a phone or personal interview.
Setting Expectations
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When hiring someone for a summer job, proper expectations should be set. If the job opening is temporary, the employee has to be made aware about the working hours required and the duration of the contract. On the other hand, if the company is looking for employees who can be considered for a permanent post, this has to be made known at the time the job offer is made. This will ensure that both the employer and employee are aware of the conditions of employment.
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