<p>Does anyone here have any luck finding a summer jobs? If so, what is it and any advice on getting a job? And what kind of summer jobs should I look for?</p>
<p>Probably not a ton of help, but after getting an on-campus job late in freshman year I decided to stick around that summer and continue working there. Haven't been home for more than a weekend's worth of time since Winter Break freshman year, but the money is decent and I can pull in a lot of hours during school breaks. And even though the town I'm in dies down in the summer (20,000 of 30,000 students leave a town with a population [incl. students] of ~55,000), I can take classes w/o worrying about them transferring back, party with the people I work with, and live under my own rules.</p>
<p>BTW, I work at the rec center and someday want to work in an athletic or sports environment, but not necessarily at a rec center. </p>
<p>Look for something related to your major if possible, if not, just get something with good hours and decent pay. But save time for a social life too.</p>
<p>I dont know about you, but I seem to find summer jobs obsolete. It is freaking hard to get hired because all the companies are downsizing or they're just not hiring. Its cyclical unemployment!
I think I got this job at Hollister...they will let me know soon.</p>
<p>I went to Subway the other day to get lunch and the owner just asked me if I would like to work there (I said no). Food places are always hiring because of the high turnover rate.</p>
<p>Put on the apron and flip some burgers. If you can't get a fast food job you aren't looking hard enough. Plus it's just a little less soul crushing than retail.</p>
<p>i read an article recently about how the current job market is making it really difficult for students to find part-time jobs, especially if they're just for a summer or your availability is affected by your class schedule.</p>
<p>i'm waiting tables at a chain restaurant this summer--i got lucky (well, luck is pretty relative in this case because this isn't exactly my dream job haha..) because it was a brand-new restaurant so they had to hire their entire staff at the outset.</p>
<p>If you're not looking for something for your resume, look for a job as a waiter. You make a ton of money in just a few hours, and you're likely to find at least a couple of restaurants who are looking for more waiters. Plus, once you know how to do it, it would be a good way to earn some extra cash during the school year, too.</p>
<p>Depending on what you're good at, if you are looking for something other than working at a fast food place, office jobs are another great place to look. Filing, answering telephones, repetitive data entry may be more suited to your liking! Nearly every business needs a phone receptionist/administrative assistant. Craigslist is a good place to look up some jobs. Another thing; consider looking up a temporary employment agency. They are often perfect for college students who don't want to spend 6 months looking for a job. </p>
<p>For me, I've had some decent luck finding jobs. I first am a student intern for my state dept. of labor. My working contract ends june 30th though, sadly with no extensions due to budgetary concerns. I also help out at my dad's driving school a couple of days as an admin. assistant, and have just started working for a temp agency (had a 2 day assignment at a property management company this week). 3 part time jobs, lol. The salary for all 3 jobs are $10+/hr, so there are definitely these jobs available (you don't necessarily have to take the $7.15/hr minimum wage jobs )</p>
<p>If any of your friends' parents run their own company and you're in their good graces... mhm</p>
<p>The taco bell down the street from me was hiring a couple weeks ago for 9.75 an hour. Some places get desperate. Feed off of the desperation! Feed!</p>
<p>Maybe it's just where I live and the fact that the population is continuously growing, more restaurants/retail/service providers are popping up (the main workforce in this industry being teenagers/hispanics), but jobs are always available, you just have to put yourself out there and not consider yourself "below" any work that gives decent pay. Taco bell, 9.75 an hour? Not glamourous, but pays more than any cashier position.</p>
<p>I may be biased since my summer jobs from now until forever are already planned out for me since I'd just work for my stepdad's company. Take advantage of nepotism.</p>
<p>^ I <3 nepotism!</p>
<p>"If you're not looking for something for your resume, look for a job as a waiter. You make a ton of money in just a few hours, and you're likely to find at least a couple of restaurants who are looking for more waiters. Plus, once you know how to do it, it would be a good way to earn some extra cash during the school year, too."</p>
<p>Depending on your part of the country, many people are tipping considerably less because of the lagging economy. I heard that people are having to work an extra shift or two per week just to get the same amount of income they used to get.</p>
<p>If you guys can't find a job you suck, companies are always looking for summer work. Its pathetic how such smart people can be so damn stupid when it comes to real life applications.</p>
<p>it also depends on where you live...</p>
<p>I've applied to at least 10 places and I haven't heard back from any of them. :(</p>
<p>It's definitely not easy finding a temporary job here.</p>
<p>lemonade stand?</p>
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<p>Depending on your part of the country, many people are tipping considerably less because of the lagging economy. I heard that people are having to work an extra shift or two per week just to get the same amount of income they used to get.
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<p>True for anyone who is trying to support him or herself plus a family on a server's income. I live in one of the most messed up economies, though, and I find that as long as you're friendly, you can make enough to get by on a college budget. I can easily walk out of the restaurant with over $100 for a shift's worth of work, plus my bi-weekly (albeit small) check. Can't hurt to try, or at least inquire.</p>
<p>restaurants are where it's at. i on the otherhand didn't want the hassle of actually looking for a new job, and for some reason the boss at the graphic design agency i worked at when i was younger loves me and wanted me here all summer, at 15 an hour so i couldnt turn it down even though it's boring and i don't get to make any freinds :(</p>
<p>I didn't know restaurants were a good place to check.
I'll have to apply there.</p>
<p>I do know high-end department stores pay a ridiculous amount.
I worked at Nordstrom's and made $1,200 in a week, which is pretty good considering I had no experience.</p>
<p>It helps to look at any open positions at your university before summer starts. This summer I'm working as a desk assistant at the residence hall I lived in freshman year. I am looking for another job (boy, is it hard!). Hopefully I'll get this job at RadioShack.</p>
<p>I probably have a job doing something at diangellos, have an interview on sunday but its basically a lock, not an ideal job, but I need something and most places aren't looking for just summer help. I probably could have found something a little better but I didn't look too hard due to laziness and the fact that there are so many various restaurants and retail outlets but most aren't hiring especially just for the summer so I'd have to go to a ton to get any leads. Although theirs an outside chance I could bus tables at a fairly nice italian place, I sent them an email since on craigslist it said they were looking for people, but I doubt that will go anywhere. That would be better though as it would probably be easier and pay better since its a much fancier place.</p>