Guide to Summer jobs

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Need some advice on how to find a summer job?

At the end of the Summer Term, most people see it as time to get out those bikinis and sun beds: but for students of all ages, it's the perfect time to start a summer job and add some cash to your pocket and experience to your CV.

Finding a summer job is a fantastic way to gain skills that will help you develop the professional talents that you'll need throughout your life. These include basic but important skills like customer service, good communication and even gaining self-confidence. Oh yes, and you earn money.....

You can find a range of summer jobs that offer you the chance to earn money and skills and still find time to enjoy the sun. All you need to know is where and how to look - and when.

Whilst your first instinct might be to head off on a sun-filled adventure, summer is the perfect time to get a job and save money.

Adventures cost money, as does living life to the max at university, but jobs can seem hard to find at the moment. If you’re stuck for ideas on how to earn extra cash, there are many summer jobs to help you kick start those savings.

Hopefully this list has set you on your way to finding yourself a summer job and getting those pennies to roll in. Now all you need to do is go out there and get ‘em!

And remember all the jobs listed above will look great on your CV and give you vital funds to enjoy yourself next term, or head off on your world travels!

There are heaps of summer jobs not covered here. Whatever degree you are doing or whatever career you might eventually aim for, a summer job is a great way of filling up your CV and earning some money for Uni expenses or a conventional 2 week summer holiday.

If none of the above ideas interest you then just look around you local area. Keep an eye for notices in shop windows, use family contacts and tell people you are looking for work.

And don't be afraid to try something new - be bold, it could be the start of a career or a life-long interest.

What do you do for work over the summer?

To your success! Have a great time!