It's already been a few days into summer, and it is time to get serious about finding a summer job. I admit I should have started my search back in March or April, but it was hard to imagine summer being so close. Most college students return home from school in May and work for the most of summer to earn some spending money for the school year. However, due to the state of the economy, summer jobs are hard to come by. Most positions are already filled, and qualified workers are being forced to take the jobs that most college students look for in the summers. According to CNNmoney.com, unemployment among 16-24 year olds stands at 20% heading into summer, which has doubled from the pre-recession summer of 2007. Not included in these numbers are companies who no longer offer internship positions, or if they do, they are all unpaid. So, you may ask, what can we do now to find work? My advice is to look EVERYWHERE and ANYWHERE. Most companies and stores post positions online, so that is always a good place to look. A friend of mine Stephen Kressaty (got to give him his shoutout) informed me of Craigslist.com as a potential website for finding summer work as they have a plethora of random type jobs. Also, be aggressive. Just because there isn't a hiring or help wanted sign in the window, doesn't mean you still can't inquire about a posiition. You never know what they will say and you may impress a worker with your personality. When there aren't many jobs, its time to be creative! Best of luck in your job search and I will keep you all posted with my search as well.
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