Now’s the Time for Summer Job Hunting

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As winter days begin to melt away, you may be anticipating a summer lounging by the pool. But late winter and early spring are also smart times to think about a summer job if you want to get a jump on your 2009 paycheck.

the job market forecast: cloudy
The summer job market in 2008 was not very sunny, and 2009 is expected to be even worse. The reason? A higher unemployment rate for adults means people with more experience than you are competing for jobs such as cashiers at retail stores or servers at restaurants. Also, a slow economy means that fewer companies are hiring.

What can you do? Avoid the summer job scramble and start looking now!

job hunting tips and tricks
The first thing to do is decide where you want to work. If you’re a movie buff, maybe selling tickets and popcorn at your local theater would appeal to you. Like sports? You could try coaching kids at a summer camp or lifeguarding.

Narrow it down to a few choices, and then get to work applying. Some web sites to try are SnagAJob.com, as well as monster.com or hotjobs.com.* Or you can go to the places you’re interested in and ask the manager for an application. Even if they’re not hiring yet, they can keep your application on file until something opens up. As summer approaches, follow up with a call to remind them you are still interested and that your application is on file. This will make you stand out from the rest!

earning a paycheck
Once you join the working world this summer, you’ll want to have a safe place to stash your cash. Your savings account at DCU is a great place to save, and a DCU Checking Account can help you spend money wisely.

* Web sites provided for information only. No endorsement is implied.