Ah being young right, and now it's time for that next step in adulthood, a job. I've been giving this some thought for awhile now but I'm not really sure what I want to do, I know it's gotta be close to geek-related paraphernalia though. Before you say," Shouldn't this be in the Jobs Forum?" no it shouldn't. I'm asking people on what would be a good idea to kill time and earn cash during the summer or even after school if my senior year isn't incredibly brutal. I've done searches on the web and the jobs I want to do are either something like console repair, comic book store clerk, game shop clerk(board or video), and etc. I'm pretty motivated and a hard worker, as well as being ignorant to the effects of bodily strain(I can take a real good beating, that might be caused by all the self-induced head trauma). The console repair thing sounds like a good place because there is a shop called Dr. Cellphone close to one my favorite ice cream shop's that sounds up my alley. There's also table top board game shop in the same shopping section. Gamestop is good because I'm a gamer and I figured that's a smart place to go in the summer months. So anybody got any tips or question to help give me tips? Thanks for checking this out!
Considering a summer job, any tips?
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Off-hand, I'd say apply to all of them. When I was in high school and college, I sometimes had a tough time finding summer jobs because many employers aren't looking to hire seasonal employees. And that was before the economic rescession. So, depressing as it is, it may be less a question of "Where do you want to work?" and more of a question of "Where can you find work?"
By the way, why are you looking for a summer job? It's . . . November. And it appears from your profile that you are from the States. November is not summertime in the States.
Off-hand, I'd say apply to all of them. When I was in high school and college, I sometimes had a tough time finding summer jobs because many employers aren't looking to hire seasonal employees. And that was before the economic rescession. So, depressing as it is, it may be less a question of "Where do you want to work?" and more of a question of "Where can you find work?"
By the way, why are you looking for a summer job? It's . . . November. And it appears from your profile that you are from the States. November is not summertime in the States.
Well my Grandma said ,"it never hurts to look before you leap," and my Dad says,"look in to it before you invest in it," when it comes to certain matters like these, so it's best I get a head start on things. Secondly, I'm not to worried about the whole economic recession. While my profile says that yes I live in the USA it probably down point out that I live in Texas, a state impervious to everything. Leader in America's petolieum, engineering and mechanical industries as well as holding the most Fortune 500 companies, but with an insane asylum escapee as our governor. Long story short, the only thing we down here in the effects of the economy are fuel prices. Thirdly, any advice at all really. Like how should I behave in my interview, should I do research, I'm in a couple of after school things, should hose be on my resume? Stuff like that.Agitated Owl said:
As others have said, apply for anything and everything. Don't be afraid of WalMart or McDonalds--it can be hard work, but it's work and you should never be short on hours. Also try to think of places not everyone you know applies to, like Goodwill, the local library, places like that.
Also, it's never too early to apply. Applications usually have a spot where you can write when you'd like to start. And even if they don't, you can find a place to write it. You'll want to apply well before March, because that's when everyone else looking for summer jobs is going to start applying.
Also, it's never too early to apply. Applications usually have a spot where you can write when you'd like to start. And even if they don't, you can find a place to write it. You'll want to apply well before March, because that's when everyone else looking for summer jobs is going to start applying.
A fellow Texan! Howdy! I didn't notice before.
Yes, Texas is certainly faring better than many states, but competition is still up. It's good that you're beginning your search now.
In terms of interview behavior, all I can really say is act like yourself and be respectful. If you're comfortable, confident, and respectful, there's not much more you can do in terms of behavior. You should dress for the job. Based on the jobs you mentioned, I'd say slacks, a collared shirt, and nice shoes. It doesn't sound like you'd need a suit for any of them, but that's a call you'd have to make based on what you know of the work environment.
You should definitely research the job, though. I admit, I got summer jobs in high school and college without doing any research, but I was lucky and I would have had an easier time if I had done some research beforehand. Prior research will let you tailor your answers to the company's business and help you make yourself seem like a more perfect fit for the job. Also, prepare some specific questions about the company based on your research. For example, if you're applying to a Gamestop, you might see if you can find the quarterly earnings for that Gamestop location in comparison to other locations. If it's higher, ask what it is about that location that makes it more successful. This kind of question shows that you are motivated, unusually interested in the company, and it will make your interviewer feel good.
As for your after-school activities, you should put them on your resume if they will be relevant to the job, or if they demonstrate some general aptitude that would be useful for employment. So, unless you're applying at the local comic book store, I probably wouldn't list a membership in the school comic book club. But, involvement in a speech and debate team or any academic honors societies should be listed, since those show academic motivation and intellectual capability. Membership on sports teams should also be listed, since that shows an ability to work on a team. And any leadership positions that you hold should definitely be included (even if it's with the comic book club).
Hope this helps.
Yes, Texas is certainly faring better than many states, but competition is still up. It's good that you're beginning your search now.
In terms of interview behavior, all I can really say is act like yourself and be respectful. If you're comfortable, confident, and respectful, there's not much more you can do in terms of behavior. You should dress for the job. Based on the jobs you mentioned, I'd say slacks, a collared shirt, and nice shoes. It doesn't sound like you'd need a suit for any of them, but that's a call you'd have to make based on what you know of the work environment.
You should definitely research the job, though. I admit, I got summer jobs in high school and college without doing any research, but I was lucky and I would have had an easier time if I had done some research beforehand. Prior research will let you tailor your answers to the company's business and help you make yourself seem like a more perfect fit for the job. Also, prepare some specific questions about the company based on your research. For example, if you're applying to a Gamestop, you might see if you can find the quarterly earnings for that Gamestop location in comparison to other locations. If it's higher, ask what it is about that location that makes it more successful. This kind of question shows that you are motivated, unusually interested in the company, and it will make your interviewer feel good.
As for your after-school activities, you should put them on your resume if they will be relevant to the job, or if they demonstrate some general aptitude that would be useful for employment. So, unless you're applying at the local comic book store, I probably wouldn't list a membership in the school comic book club. But, involvement in a speech and debate team or any academic honors societies should be listed, since those show academic motivation and intellectual capability. Membership on sports teams should also be listed, since that shows an ability to work on a team. And any leadership positions that you hold should definitely be included (even if it's with the comic book club).
Hope this helps.
Nothing to add in general, like they said: get what you can and be happy you've got something. But make sure you don't...well, actually hate it. It only gets harder to keep on going if you've a job that you truly despise.
Personally I've been delivering the morning newspaper from my 15th 'till 18th, it was about 1 hours of work per day and always before school started. So when I was done with school, I was truly free, instead of having to go off to a job then and not being able to meet up with my friends. This is all from personal experience, but a job like that will earn quite well with not that much effort. (Unless you're allergic to getting up a tad early, newspapers or a little bit of exercise.)
Good luck on the job-hunting and welcome to......this. xP
Personally I've been delivering the morning newspaper from my 15th 'till 18th, it was about 1 hours of work per day and always before school started. So when I was done with school, I was truly free, instead of having to go off to a job then and not being able to meet up with my friends. This is all from personal experience, but a job like that will earn quite well with not that much effort. (Unless you're allergic to getting up a tad early, newspapers or a little bit of exercise.)
Good luck on the job-hunting and welcome to......this. xP
Sure. From the standpoint of demonstrating the ability to work in a team, to practice, and to exercise discipline, participation in a marching band is like participation on a sports team. I think that it would probably be a good addition to your resume, under your education section as a school activity.Hectix777 said: