Tips for Finding a Summer Job

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TIPS FOR FINDING A SUMMER JOB
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• For college students, the summer can mean
  freedom and relaxation and, most commonly, the
  responsibility of a summer job. Finding summer
  employment isnt always easy, however. Start your
  search as soon as possible and know how and where
  to look with some proven tips.

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Look for Seasonal Jobs

• During the summer months, temporary employment
  typically includes construction work, roofing,
  landscaping, theme park and/or carnival work and
  work in the food service industry (e.g.
  restaurants, ice cream shops, concession stands,
  and food trucks). Seasonal workers are usually
  contracted well before the season begins, so you
  should submit your application as early as
  possible.

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Tweak Your Online Image

• Today, many employers turn to the web to learn
  more about their current and prospective
  employees. It doesnt matter what position you
  hold or will hold. Most employers go the extra
  mile to ensure all their employees represent
  their company and brand well. Since your online
  image receives the greatest exposure and says the
  most about you, it should be squeaky clean.

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• This means you should remove all embarrassing or
  controversial photos, posts, tags, etc.
  Additionally, during your employment, keep your
  posts as tasteful, positive and respectful as
  possible never post anything negative about
  your job or employer. Additionally, create an
  online job profile and/or resume on a social
  media site like LinkedIn. Job recruiters are
  known to search for new talent on these types of
  websites.

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Create Attention-Grabbing Cover Letters

• Generally, human resource (HR) managers have a
  lot of applications to sift through. This means
  that many can be tossed to the side for the
  smallest of reasons, just for the sake of
  narrowing down the list of candidates. Cover
  letters that are concise, creative and unique can
  help ensure your application doesnt end up in
  the throw away pile. Make sure your cover
  letter and application stand out by putting time
  and effort into the process. Plan to spend at
  least a few hours on each application and tweak
  your cover letter to match each job accordingly.
  Ensure your cover letter is also addressed to the
  right person, which can show initiative,
  attention to detail, seriousness and respect.

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Check Out as Many Places as Possible

• Oftentimes, the key to finding employment is to
  never give up. This also includes searching for a
  job in as many places as possible. Today, most
  people use the web to find employment. So, search
  as many websites as possible. Fortunately, online
  job listings and websites are aplenty, so there
  are many places to look. Just be sure to mix it
  up and search via a variety of different sites.

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• Most sites receive new job postings every day,
  meaning there will also be plenty of jobs to
  apply to and ways to apply. Even though most job
  applications are found online, you can still look
  for a job the old-fashioned way. Dont be afraid
  to look for employment in and around your
  neighbourhood. For example, if you live in our
  awesome Ottawa student housing, you will be in
  close proximity to a wide variety of potential
  employers.
• Happy job hunting!