Along with taking classes, landing a job during the summer is an efficient way to use up some of the free time that summer break provides. While the sunny season may provide you with plenty of time to work, the problem is finding a place to work.
When you’re on your summer job hunt, be sure to check out these websites for job openings.
Indeed
Indeed.com is one of the best places to look for jobs. The site aggregates jobs from multiple sites and puts them all in one place. The site includes job listings from other job boards as well as directly from employer websites, so you’re going to find plenty of job postings. Indeed is basically a search engine for jobs.
Snag a Job
SnagaJob.com claims to be “the #1 source for hourly employment”, and I don’t think I can argue with that. After doing a quick search using my area code, 687 jobs showed up. These jobs can be narrowed down further by selecting a specific company or city. The results are also easily sorted by distance, job title, company, or location.
Simply Hired
SimplyHired.com is another site like Indeed.com that aggregates job postings from other websites. Easily filter job listings by company, date posted, job type, education, experience, job boards recruiters, and “special filters”. A great place that yields tons of job results.
Groove Job
GrooveJob.com has a wide variety of summer and part time jobs that are perfect for college students. You are free to browse through any of the jobs they have on their site, but to apply for them, you must create a free account on GrooveJob.com. By creating am account you get benefits like: one-click applications, “GrooveALERTZ” and “ResumeBUILDER”.
Craigslist
Craigslist.org is another great place to find summer employment. Not only can you find unique job opportunities here, but also random one-time gigs that usually pay well. Remember to always use caution when using Craigslist because the site is used by many scammers as well.
Happy Job Hunting
With all of these options, there has got to be a job opening that you can fill. Be sure to put your application in with a lot of places just in case you have a difficult time finding a company that will hire you.
If the job hunt isn’t going so well for you, and you’ve seemed to exhaust all of your options, be sure to check out 12 Great Ways to Make Money Online.
Good Luck! If you know any other places to find employment, feel free to post a comment below.
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Derek Jensen
Another great way to find a job is to check and see if your college actually has it’s own job board. But, what I’ve noticed to be the most helpful in landing an immediate job is networking with people prior to you needing a job and then when the time comes you have already built a relationship with them and they are probably willing to give you a part-time or even full-time job if you need one.
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Dan Northern
Checking the school job board is another great option.
I agree, networking is very important when trying to land a job. It really is all about the connections you have.
Lauren Claire
All really great resources, Dan. Networking is key when it comes to finding any kind of job, even summer jobs. Sometimes just asking friends and family will land you a gig! Nice post.
Julia Baker
Nothing is more fulfilling than to work during your study break. This often provides much needed income and a sense of accomplishment. This site is a fantastic source for guidance. Well done.
Katie Smith
It’s really a pain in the head if you do not have connections who can help you out in finding a summer job or a real job. Building good relationships or connections with other people will surely help you to find a job easier compared to others.
If you are thinking of using online resources make sure that you are ready to go to interviews if ever you were asked by the employer since it is possible that a mark is put on your name for not attending the application.
Jamal Stephens
Thank you for posting those resources; I had never heard of most of them.
I have had some success with Craigslist when looking for work. My favourite aspect of that site is that you can often communicate directly with the employer instead of going through bureaucratic channels.
Taylor Timms
This is awesome! Now I know what website should I go to find a job,time to earn money!!!
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Nicolas Mcdonald
So helpful! When searching for a job on Google, I never would have come across the sites you posted. It sure is nice to have a few more options to browse through.
Albert Edwards
Thank goodness for the internet. When the only thing available was the job board, it was so frustrating to be limited by that one resource. Now with virtual job boards online, I can get frustrated more often!
At the same time, I also have more opportunities for success, too!
ADELA
These all are great resources , i knew some new site from here like Craigslist, job hunting etc. Thanks for sharing such an important sites.
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Scott
I’m glad I came across this post…I’ve been pretty bummed out lately after not hearing anything back from all the resumes I dropped off. I’m ready to turn to the internet…
Andy H
Thanks for the helpful tips!
Rachel
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Dean Waller
I can vouch for Indeed, as a college student, there are many online positions that can support you whilst on your vacation. There are many opportunities to make some extra cash. If traveling, content and blog writing is a brilliant option and sometimes can pay well!
Kerry Enser
Wow, these sites did not come up when I was searching online for job sites. I was just using Craigslist, but I’m grateful to learn of these other options. Much appreciated!
Mike
This turned out to really help me a lot. I checked out a number of jobs on these site and set up an interview.. wish me luck, and thanks for your help
Wayne L.
I’ve gone about getting a job the conventional way for a long time. But due to this site, I’ve managed to secure some great leads in half the time. Amazing post!