What is the best summer job for an incoming college freshman?
Doug asked:
Last year I worked as a lifeguard, but I didn’t receive enough hours at that job. What are practical alternatives for the summer months. I am smart and capable, and would perhaps like a job that could teach me valuable skills and look good on a resume. I also would like to make more than minimum wage.
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Last year I worked as a lifeguard, but I didn’t receive enough hours at that job. What are practical alternatives for the summer months. I am smart and capable, and would perhaps like a job that could teach me valuable skills and look good on a resume. I also would like to make more than minimum wage.
January 15th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Sales positions! It will show communication skills and relationship building skills to employers
I did a summer with Southwestern Books and I learned a lot about motivating myself and communicating across different socioeconomic families. Also this program teaches you how to run your own business while your at it 
hope this helps
January 15th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Dairy Queen….McDonalds… fast food places…=P or or Shnucks or Wal-Mart.. door greater…. you know… teen jobs lol =P
January 15th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Intern, intern, intern. The experience alone will give you insight into what you are interested in career wise and it will look great on your resume. Some pay, some don’t- so whatever you can manage, do. Ninety-nine percent of interns are only available to college students so take advantage while you can!
January 16th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
If you’re looking to make money more than anything else, honestly, waitressing is a good way to go. Well, it depends on where you would work as a waitress. My mom comes home with anywhere between $90 and $125 a night in tips because she works at a dinner theatre that is very large and attracts a lot of tourists. But on the other end of the spectrum, my one friend comes home with anywhere between $40 and $80 in tips a night because she works in a teeny little restaurant that’s out in the middle of nowhere. But if you find a good place, you’ll usually be making a decent amount of money.
January 18th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
- working in a community centre (friendly environment)
- library/Chapters! (if you like the peaceful side of things)
- fast foods (Mcdo, Dairy Queen, Taco, Burger King .. etc )
- cafe shops (Tim Hortons, Starbucks)
- clothes store (discount on clothes!!)
- Toys stores (toys r us? xD lol.)
- arcade (you get discount! you can play for free sometimes.)
since you’re in college the possibilities are endless! lucky you. =) good luck!
January 19th, 2009 at 1:40 am
Hi friend try this.. There are some really a good way of making money online being at home.There is no need to pay at front.Just basic knowledge of internet is enough.Further it is much much better than online paid surveys & data entry..Just try it out there is nothing to lose since u r not going to pay.. Visit this = >
January 22nd, 2009 at 2:50 am
I would check out a site such as they have information on how to get jobs, and they have job postings from lots of employers on there site.