This year you have decided to find a summer job. A student job is essential to save money, add a line to your resume, improve your level of English, finance a trip abroad. Here are our tips to get your job perfect. From the best Placement agencies you can now expect the best deals.
Prepare your application
Competition is tough for summer jobs. To put the odds on your side, start by asking yourself the right questions:
- What are my assets and my skills?
- My qualities?
- What are my availabilities?
Consider personalizing your resume and writing a cover letter based on the seasonal jobs and industry. Finally, anticipate! Recruiters launch searches for summer jobs as early as March!
Identify sectors that offer student jobs
To be sure of getting a job for this summer, adjust your search to the areas that recruit: supermarket, catering, tourism, harvest (a little off!) … For each position and sector, draw a parallel between your know-how and the skills required. This will allow you to prepare your arguments.
Be strategic
For this summer experience, to be a real asset on your resume, look for a seasonal job in your industry. If you have language skills or are preparing an internship abroad in September, opt for hotels or call centers .
Visit sites and trade shows
To give you every opportunity to land a job for this summer, submit your application on specialized sites. Online platforms are perfect for that task.
Days dedicated to seasonal student jobs are organized throughout France. Check the CIDJ website for upcoming dates! On the D-Day, go and submit your resume to employers who offer positions that meet your criteria. With the reflection carried out beforehand (see points 1 and 2), you already know which position to aim for and which arguments to advance. By being well prepared, you may even be able to have an interview at the forum and get your summer job.
Bet on your network
Word of mouth is a formidable tool: your network can probably help you. Tell your project about yourself! Family, friends, neighbors, we do not forget anyone. Join Facebook groups – by typing “student + the name of the desired city”. Be aware that potential employers inform schools of their research. Inquire with yours before the end of the semester.
For traders, human contact is essential. So do not hesitate to submit your CV directly in shops and restaurants, it will give you an advantage.
Summer Jobs: be mobile
Being able to move freely is a major asset. The driver’s license will be a great help to find a seasonal job: you no longer have the constraint of public transport. With the permit, you can apply for a summer job with staggered or geographically isolated schedules. Yes, the seaside resorts are not in town (no, Paris Beaches is not really a seaside resort!). A seasonal camping job requires getting there by car.
With these 5 tips, you have all the keys to find the seasonal job of your dreams. With a good preparation and a lot of motivation, you put all the chances on your side. You will surely succeed in landing it. It’s your turn. And to be completely mobile, why would not you pass your license before the summer? Take advantage of it, there are special offers for you.
