find the perfect job
Once you decide to start looking for a summer job, you must first determine what type of work is most attractive to you and where you are interested in working. This should be based on the time you have to commit to a job. How many hours a week are you willing to work? Will you work alone during the summer?

You must remember that an employer spends a great deal of time and money hiring and training a new employee. For this reason, many are not willing to hire someone who is only going to work for a summer. If you can work during the holidays or weekends in addition to the summer, employers may be more willing to hire you. If this is the case, applying for a restaurant job or any other position in the hospitality industry is probably the best option due to the increase in business during the summer and holidays. Many large retailers also hire seasonal workers to accommodate back-to-school and other business-boosting holiday sales. If you want to continue working once school starts, you must apply to chain stores or restaurants that are willing to transfer you to a different location at the end of the summer. You can also use any past experience or existing skills you have to find a job just for the summer. Rick Qawami, General Manager of Agave Downtown, stated, “We don’t mind hiring someone just for the summer because we only hire experienced servers who need minimal training, so turnover is not an issue for us.” Other companies, like Another Broken Egg, will hire some employees only during the summer for positions that require little training, such as flight attendants or kitchen staff, according to regional manager Bryan Jewell.

Another consideration when searching for positions to apply is the minimum age and other legal restrictions. For example, to work in an environment where the sale of alcoholic beverages is the primary business, such as a bar, the candidate must be at least 18 years old. In addition, when the sale of alcoholic beverages is not the main business, but is for consumption in a place, such as a restaurant, the candidate may be under 18 years of age, provided that their employment does not involve mixing, dispensing or serving alcoholic beverages.

After establishing these basics, you need to decide where to apply. The best starting point is to determine where you want to work. Many companies may not necessarily be hiring, but if you go in and talk to a manager, they may be interested enough in what you have to offer and hire you anyway. You can also start by searching for open positions. The best way to do this is to network with family and friends who may know of a company hiring employees at the time. By simply updating your Facebook status, you can instantly let all your friends know about your job search, who, in turn, can provide you with some leads. You can also search the Internet and newspaper classifieds. Your school’s career services department will also have lists of companies that are hiring. If there is a company or position you know you want to work for, you can always contact them directly.

The application process
Once you’ve determined where you want to start your application, you need to do your research and get organized. You should make a strategic plan outlining when you are going to complete the requests. It is better to apply when operations are slower. For example, if you apply at a restaurant, the best time to apply is between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. You should also keep a record of where and when you completed applications so you can follow up with potential employers.

In addition to applying at the right times, you must also be fully prepared. This includes preparing a well-organized, professional resume and having all the resources and information needed to fill out an application. It is also crucial that you are dressed appropriately and look professional. Amy Lewis of Shoe La La offers the following advice: “Apply early and wear nice clothes even when you pick up an application to fill out.” Filling out an application is the company’s first impression of you, and you want it to be positive and lasting. Being prepared and professional shows employers that you are serious and dedicated to finding a job and that you will be responsible and trustworthy if you are hired. Therefore, you must be prepared to provide all necessary contact information for yourself, references, and previous employers.

interview
The interview is the next most important part of applying for a job. A successful application can help him get a foot in the door, but from here he must prove his worth to be employed. There are several websites and other resources that list popular interview questions that you can use to prepare and practice for the interview. You can also ask family and friends to do a mock interview with you and give you feedback to make sure you have a successful interview. Every employer I spoke with expressed the importance of being on time and dressed appropriately for an interview. Always bring another copy of your resume, a list of references, and a complete schedule of when you’ll be able to work. Another Broken Egg’s Bryan Jewell gave me insight into the interview process: “A candidate needs to sell themselves in an interview. Show me why you’re a good fit for our company.”

After an interview, it is always appropriate to send a thank you note. On this note, you should thank the interviewer for their time and consideration for the position. This also gives you another chance to make a lasting impression and a reminder of why you’re a great candidate for the position.

What employers are looking for
Amy Lewis of Shoe La La shared what she looks for in a candidate applying for a position at the store: “Positive attitude, confident and assertive personality.” Employers consistently shared that good social skills, a welcoming smile, an outgoing personality, and a clean appearance were the most important traits a candidate should have. When conducting a job interview, employers look for candidates who are prepared to answer their questions. A manager of a fashion retail chain with a store in Acadiana Mall explained what she is looking for during the interview process. He asks a lot of behavior-based questions to gain a solid understanding of the candidate’s personality and work ethic. For example, she often asks if the candidate believes there should be diversity in the workplace. The interview might as well be over if the candidate doesn’t know what diversity is.

Many job openings ask for some type of experience, but most employers are flexible with this requirement. Skills and other knowledge are easy to teach, but employees with poor attitudes or poor personalities are difficult to train and work with. As Brandon Degeytair, manager of Daiquiris Supreme, said, “Sometimes it’s better to have someone with little experience that we can train to fit into the business.”

In general, the key considerations that employers look for when hiring a candidate include the following:
-Ability to hold a job for a long period of time
-Extrovert personality
-Positive attitude
-Common sense
-Ability to do many things at once
-Availability
-Transportation to and from work.
-Some “decisive factors” that many employees shared that led them to approve a candidate included:
-Lack of stability
-Lack of enthusiasm during the interview.
-Leave a previous job due to problems with management.

While all of the above tips and advice are helpful and important when looking for a summer job, as Charles Goodson of Charley G’s shared with us, the most important thing to remember is “Be yourself, you’ll find a job that suits you.” .