Summer Work Schedule

Summer WORK SCHEDULE 29% of employers report they plan to hire seasonal morhers this summer This is the same as last year in 2012 HIRING However this is an increase from the average 21% from 2008 to 2011 Not so temporary 67% MR. MANAGER of employers will consider summer hires for permanent positions BETTER WAGES 66% 34% Up from 64% in 2012 and 58% of employers plan to pay their 2013 summer hires $10 or more per hour plan to pay their 2013 summer hires $7.25-$9.99 in 2011 46% 11% 9% plan to pay their 2013 summer hires $10.00-$15.99 plan to pay their 2013 summer hires $16.00-$19.99 plan to pay their 2013 summer hires $20.00 or more The Benefits of SEASONAL WORK LIFESTYLE BENEFITS Change Seasonal work keeps you from getting stuck in a rut because the job itself is always changing. If you can't stand a routine 9-5 desk job, seasonal work could be ideal Travel Many seasonal jobs are in vacation spots. Given the temporary nature of the work and the fact that there are seasonal jobs everywhere, you can also choose to live just about anywhere Opportunity Similar to the above two, you can have the opportunity to live and work in places that other people save years to spend just a few days in Purgose Some seasonal work comes with a great sense of fulfilling a purpose or passion, like being a camp counselor for kids with special needs lexibility Seasonal employment is great for filling in gaps between school semesters or jobs and employers usually offer flexible hours CAREER RELATED BENEFITS Building Experience Test the Waters Transition to Full-time Gaining References From landing your first job to simply picking A summer job can give you an insider view on whether a Even if full-time work is not an option,you can gain new references to vouch for your skills Some temporary positions have the option to hire on seasonal work company or field is something you ultimately want to up a new skill, a after the season has summer job can lend valuable ended, should the employee prove themselves invaluable experience pursue FINANCIAL BENEFITS Extra cash Many people take seasonal work as a way of making extra cash, be it young adults saving up during the summer or someone taking a second job during the holiday season Saving Discounts Some work is available at specific locations - like a resort or camp – where room and board are paid for and part of the package Even the more typical retail or customer service positions often offer employee discounts and places like amusement parks may offer free passes Types of SUMMER JOBS Most likely to hire summer help: 47% SUMMER Leisure and Hospitality JOB FORECAST Manufacturing 34% Information technology 34% Retail 33% Office support 27% Additional support and technical positions needed Customer service 22% Information technology 20% Engineering 18% THOSE ARE UP FROM.. SARERBULDCR 23% Customer service SUMMER JOB Clerical support 15% FORECAST Hospitality 15% Shipping 14% Accounting 9% Inventory management 8% Technology 8% Sales 7% BUREAU OF LABO. Top 7 Industries Employing 16-24 year olds in Summer: SUMMER JOB FORECAST Accommodation & food services 3.84 MILLION Retail 3.71 MILLION Education and health services 2.82 MILLION 0000000 O000000 0000000o Professional and business services 1.57 MILLION Manufacturing 1.05 MILLION Arts, entertainment, & recreation 1.04 MILLION Construction 917,000 ADDITIONAL TIPS Resources for Finding Summer or Seasonal Work CoolWorksom BummerJobs.com nde impleper Conaty S CoolWorks.com EMPLOYERS: POST A JC8 ingy www.coolworks.com www.summerjobs.com O DIPLOER STE O MLOG sлagajoh Flexjobs Start Your Job Search Find Telecommuting Jobs nd othe reneeoba uch a DRTATD -AEA TOUR www.snagajob.com www.flexjobs.com Transitioning from Seasonal to Full-Time EMPLOYERS MADE THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 31% 28% 23% Advise providing great customer service by offering help instead of waiting to be asked for it Endorse letting the hiring manager know up front that they'd like full-time employment Suggest proactively ask for more projects and responsibilities 20% 15% Said present ideas on how to incorporate something new or do something better Recommend asking thoughtful questions about the organization Sources E When I Work www.bls.gov/spotlight/2011/schools_out/ www.quickenloans.com/blog/7-benefits-seasonal-jobs www.snagajob.com/resources/why-get-a-seasonal-job blog.simplyhired.com/2010/10/benefits-of-a-seasonal-job.html mirandavandekuyt.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/11-benefits-of-seasonal-employment/ www.chicagotribune.com/classified/jobs/chi-seasonal-jobs-20130517,0,2008731.story jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/10/25/seasonal-hiring-2012-more-jobs-become-permanent-pay-is-up/ www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/careerbuilder-survey-reveals-top-areas-for-seasonal-jobs-105332313.html 0000000 STATISTICS 2012