<p>im in summer classes but i also havent been successful in getting a summer job, lately i have been putting in atleast 5 apps for different jobs and multiple positions at these jobs and still no callbacks for a interview except 1 but i turned it down because it wasnt what i applied for. Alot of people will take any job but if it isnt cashier/sales associate i dont want it after experience of working in something i dislike i never want to take just any position just because of some simple money. i would really like to understand the whole getting a job process such as peak times for when jobs are hiring and when there not, right now i feel like im too late or something because i’ve been so unsuccessful even though i have no sales experience i feel like if i could just get a interview i can prove how qualified i am. I wonder was it this hard 10 years ago to get a job cause right now its ridiculous.</p>
<p>is $2300 for a summer intermediate microecon class at a top 50 school too much?</p>
<p>@ mufasa, I was charged 3k for my ecology class I just finished… so personally, I’d say that’s a steal.</p>
<p>I got really lucky, my on-campus job turned into a “we’d love to have you for the summer, too!” kind of thing, so I’m staying on campus all summer and taking 5 credits of classes. I know that when I was home and trying to apply for jobs, there was nothing available, so I’m very happy with the way things turned out.</p>
<p>@hyperJulie- good luck with your interview!</p>
<p>Thanks! I got the job.</p>
<p>I almost failed the drug test though because I couldn’t pee! I was mortified… At least it was all okay in the end…</p>
<p>I’ve only been able to get a part-time job for about 2-3 days a week. I definitely could use more days and hours (I’m kinda broke) but I’m doing other stuff. Mostly random stuff I’ve wanted/needed to do at some point during the school year but didn’t get the chance. Aka: lots of movie marathons are in my future. Though some may see this as a failure, I see it as an epic win. Make the most of whatever comes your way is honestly the best advice I can give.</p>
<p>I graduated recently (I’m 22), but until recently I made all my income from tutoring. I started in college. It’s awesome because you don’t have to apply for a job and find someone who will let you work for them–you just go out and do it. You’re helping people and you can make very good money–I was charging $65/hour plus commuting fees when I stopped. Even in college in a cheap city I was charging $45/hour, which isn’t too bad for a college student! </p>
<p>Anyway if anyone wants more details on how you get started tutoring, just ask me in the thread and I’ll answer.</p>
<p>If you can’t get a formal job or opportunity, why not self-study or do a project on your own?</p>
<p>I’ve given up looking for a proper summer job. Only two months left and I’ve applied to pretty much everywhere I could get to (don’t have access to a car). I have found a bit of work as a tutor, although it only brings in about $40 a week at the moment.</p>
<p>yosemitesam, it would be great if you could give us some info about how you got your tutoring jobs, what you do (like lessons and stuff), and if it’s better to do it through an organization like Kumon.</p>
<p>I just graduated high school and I’m looking for a job (with no paid experience), but no luck yet. ):</p>
<p>I haven’t been able to get a job either, despite looking for 6 months and being offered two interviews. After I graduated, I pretty much gave up. It would be nice to make some money of my own.</p>
<p>How about a volunteer job ? I would much rather do something that helps others in a meaningful way ,than succumb to Walmart !</p>
<p>I’ve had exactly zero luck with summer jobs but I’ve already got two interviews for fall and it’s only early July, so I’m really optimistic about it. </p>
<p>I think most people would rather have a job that actually pays money as opposed to something volunteering and unpaid, but if it’s paid volunteering, I’d love that. I’d work at Walmart though if I could pass the drug test, I have no problems with that. I wouldn’t really want to work in fast food though, I would hate being around all that grease, terrible for your skin. But hey, I have no problems with any kind of retail - bring it on, Walmart!</p>
<p>I tried to get an internship but nobody wants a guy with one year of schooling. These weren’t particularly technical internships either, they were basic office ***** positions. Whatever though, *******s missed out on my talent and that’s their loss. Ended up doing summer school, one session, two classes. Got 7 credits out of the way, a business requirement out of the way, and two CORE requirements out of the way. Was a bit tough but it’s over with and now I’ve got the rest of the summer to enjoy.</p>
<p>I’m still unemployed but that might change Tuesday. Hopefully this is the last summer where I’m stuck without occupation for a prolonged period of time.</p>
<p>I eventually found summer plans. I work a minimum wage cashier job 3 nights a week (14 hours/week), I’m an unpaid intern for this campaign (11 hours/week), and an unpaid intern for this start-up (38 hours). All great except at the start-up I woke 38 hours non-paid …</p>
<p>Hopefully next summer I found something related to my major that PAYS.</p>
<p>I don’t have a job this summer, so I’m spending the time practicing the piano and clarinet several hours a day, reading, learning some programming languages, writing short stories, and volunteering at a theater. All the constructive stuff I don’t have time to do during the year. If you don’t have a job, use the summer to teach yourself something new.</p>
<p>This summer would be much more enjoyable if I was 21. Damn these late birthdays, I won’t be able to buy alcohol until the summer of 2013 since I turn 20 this September.</p>