<p>Son is freshman due home in 3 weeks. At this point, he does not have a job. He has
applied to 25+ jobs (waitering, landscaping etc., department stores which have advertised for seasonal help) and we (his parents) have talked to everyone we know regarding internships or any kind of job (which I know are really hard to get freshman summer). He has been looking since January and would take anything at this point. He is an engineering major. </p>
<p>Any ideas at all, as to how he can fill his days would be helpful - volunteering... temporary employment agency?</p>
<p>lets see summer from frosh to spoh year. All I did all day was lift, play basketball, play video games, watch tv and hang out with friends and do random fun things. Don’t regret it at all. One of the last times in life to be able to do that. </p>
<p>Maybe take a class or something if he wants.</p>
<p>The job situation for kids is pretty much a nightmare. Very few employers want seasonal only workers - - so I feel for your son. I don’t have any brilliant suggestions, but maybe he can combine a few things to keep him busy. i.e. Could he try to line up some math tutoring jobs for the summer for kids who struggled and want to be ready for the fall? Also, maybe put an ad in Craigslist to do pet sitting/house sitting - - so many people travel and don’t necessarily want to put their pet in a kennel. Obviously, these jobs won’t be huge money makers, but it is something to do that will earn some money and perhaps generate some potential recommendations for future employment.</p>
<p>He should look for a delivering job. My 1st two almost consecutive jobs were delivering Chinese food and Domino’s. Otherwise United Parcel Service (UPS) I think are always hiring for anything that have a heartbeat. I think after you complete application you automatically get to schedule yourself an appoinment/tour. </p>
<p>Probably shouldn’t mention he’s only interested in working 2-3 months. Just get the job and quit, after all it’s just a job, not a career that he’s bailing out on after 2-3 months. They don’t need to know the duration of intended working time.</p>