Summer Jobs

Part time Summer Jobs are a great way to make money during your free time in the summer. The "Summer season" is a time when businesses and retailers benefit from children being out of school, students being home from college, and more people traveling and enjoying vacation activities during the warm summer months. Many employers expand their workforce in the summer to handle the increase in business. This increase in business means that there will be more opportunities for summer jobs for you.

Now that school is out, the summer job market is filled with teens and young adults trying to generate some extra spending money during the summer and for when they have to return to school. Students on break or taking a light load of summer classes will also be looking to cash in on the opportunity to turn their time into money with summer employment. With unemployment at it's highest rate ever, there will be lots of people searching for and applying for the same jobs. The competition may be high, but there are plenty of summer job opportunities available. Type in your zip code and find part time and full time summer jobs with our partner, SnagAJob.

Some jobs exist exclusively during the summer, such as outdoor lifeguard jobs, summer camp jobs, park jobs, resort jobs, and some travel or recreational type employment, while others will continue after the summer employment season is over. Retail or food service jobs are examples of industries that create an increase in summer employment, but also continues throughout the year, usually peaking again around the holiday season. A part time summer job is a great way to establish a relationship with an employer; one that may lead to further employment during other peak or holiday seasons.

Some companies that need more employees for summer jobs are:

Domino's

Kohl's

Home Depot

McDonald's

Chick-fil-A

Jiffy Lube

Bed Bath & Beyond

There are also many full time summer jobs to be found. If you're looking to make the maximum amount of money during the summer season, you'll want a full time summer job. By working full time, you may get some benefits over the part time employees because employers don't have to deal with as many scheduling and staffing hassles as with part time workers. A full time summer job may also be likely to turn into a permanent position.

When looking for summer jobs, make sure that you and the employer have the same expectations. If you're only planning on working through the summer, be sure that the employer understands that, and will not be upset when you turn in your notice at the end of your summer employment. Having a good history and relationship with an employer could lead to future jobs and even a career one day.

As with any job, you need to be prepared to interview for your job, and provide a resume and/or cover letter. You should present a business-like posture and appearance when applying for a summer job. As many summer jobs are recreational and outdoor type positions, you don't have to be as formal as when applying for an office type position. Research and find out about the job you are applying for, and be prepared to explain your qualifications, and why you want the job. Employers will probably ask how long you intend to stay in this job. Be prepared to answer. For information on resumes, interviewing and more see our tips on how to get a job.