<p>When's the best time to apply for summer part time jobs? (I'm a graduating high school senior and I want to get a job before the college students)</p>
<p>Any tips on resume, etc?</p>
<p>For this summer?</p>
<p>You’re already a little late. The best time to start looking for jobs is January and February if you want to work at a summer camp. March and April (read: start NOW) are great for other jobs, but typically late April and May are late. Not necessarily too late, but definitely late to get into the game.</p>
<p>Yeah, start NOW. Don’t do what I did and wait until after AP tests. </p>
<p>Apply in person if possible–try to talk to the manager yourself. </p>
<p>If you don’t have any job experience, talk about major ECs/volunteer work.</p>
<p>Little-known fact: “Help Wanted” signs are not always accurate. I found that a lot of places displayed signs but weren’t hiring, while many were hiring but didn’t have any sort of sign.</p>
<p>Don’t feel like you are above any job. It’s extremely difficult to find ANY job right now.</p>
<p>Fast food joints are pretty good for the summer. I would try to snatch one up. Especially if it’s only for the summer.</p>
<p>I’m literally have a stack of resumes next to my computer as I am typing this. I don’t think I’ll even bother with resumes that come in from a week from now.</p>
<p>So yes, the sooner or better.</p>
<p>Yeah, you’re kind of late. I applied in March and already have two jobs. And this was in a huge tourist area, where they mainly hire for the summer anyway, and one is as a lifeguard (people always need lifeguards. Easiest job ever to get.) I would say try to find jobs that are clearly seasonal, and really undesirable, as they will have fewer people. Next year, apply in Feb/March, you’ll have better luck.</p>
<p>Does this apply for lifeguards, too? I’m in the process of getting my certification now, so I’ll be ready to go June 1st. Should I start applying even though I’m not technically certified?</p>