obtaining part-time or seasonal employment

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Obtaining Part-Time or Seasonal Employment

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Learning Outcomes

• Develop a professional resume for part-time & seasonal employment

• Obtain job search strategies and resources

• Learn tips on the application process

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Introduction

• Obtaining a part-time or seasonal job is different than obtaining a full-time job or internship

• Part-time or seasonal employment can be used as a career ladder

• Highlights: resume, job search, application

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Resume

• Resumes for non-professional seasonal positions are different than resumes for internships or full-time jobs

• If you are open to both internships and part-time/seasonal employment, use two separate resumes

• Your resume should be clear and concise

• Your resume will highlight your skills, experiences and accomplishments


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Skills & Experiences

• Student skills/experiences• Maintain 12 units of college courses• Can meet work assignment

deadlines and expectations• Honor Student• Extensive group/team work

experience• Public speaking

Transferable Skills


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• Personal/family skills• Bilingual• Experienced in preparing

food/meals• Cleaning/sanitizing• Childcare experience• Physical projects and labor• Tutoring

• Enjoy painting and taking photos• Record music and perform in

bands and shows

Transferable Skills


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• Honor Societies• Clubs• Student organizations• Community Service• Sport activities

• Award ceremonies• Certificates• Vocational schools/training

Affiliations & Awards


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Top Half – Sample one


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Bottom Half – Sample one


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Top Half – Sample two


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Bottom Half – Sample two



Resume – Resources – careercenter.sjsu.edu

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Now that you have a resume, let’s look for a job!


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Job Search

How do YOU search for jobs?

• Newspaper/print material• Walk-ins• Online (websites, job boards, etc)• Staffing agencies• Friends/family


- Advertised Job Market?- Hidden Job Market?

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Job Search – Industries


Industries that BOOM during summer:

1) Retail•Shopping Centers•Malls•Neighborhood stores

2) Entertainment/Recreation•Movie Theaters•Amusement Parks

3) Foods•Restaurants•Catering

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Newspapers/Printed Material

PROS/CONS:• May not be timely• Limited text space• Does not reflect all available

jobs within the company• Limited number of job listings

TIPS:• Use the newspaper and other

printed material as a guide


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Walk-ins

PROS/CONS:• Can talk with an actual employee

and ask questions• Can establish a great first-

impression• May have an on-site interview

TIPS:• Do not walk-in and ask questions

during a busy time• Do not ask too many questions up

front, wait for the interview• Dress clean and presentable


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Online – Employer Website

Employer’s website• Jobs are usually posted in a timely manner• All/most available jobs and their locations are typically listed• Application is submitted straight to the source• Applications can usually be found on the employer’s website

TIPS:• Conduct research on the organization, its services and products.

•Check out their “About Us” section of the website.


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Online - Job Board

PROS/CONS:• Jobs are usually posted in a

timely manner • Access to several of the same

types of job but with various businesses

• Can apply online• You will have to create a new

profile for each job board

TIPS:• Don’t pay to be a part of a job

search website

Sparta Jobs:https://sjsu-csm.symplicity.com/students/


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Sparta Jobs: https://sjsu-csm.symplicity.com/students


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Job Boards: www.snagajob.com


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Online – Employment Search Engines

PROS/CONS:• Access to thousands of jobs with

various businesses from thousands of different job boards and websites

• Can apply online• You may see multiple postings for

the same job• Sometimes old or deleted postings

show in search results

TIPS:• Set “Alerts”


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Online – Listservs/groups

PROS/CONS:• Access to jobs that may not be

advertised• Sometimes you may have direct

access to the recruiter• Sometime the emails generated from

listservs can crowd your inbox

TIPS:• Join listservs specific to your area of

interest• Join multiple listservs• Consider subscribing to a daily digest


Online – Listservs/groups, social media


Online – Listservs/groups

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Online – Listservs/groups – Suggestion: Friends of Pro Match


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Online – Social Media


PROS/CONS:• Access to jobs that may not be

advertised• Speedy• Access to a network of contacts

TIPS:• Follow several job related contacts• “Like” employers you wish to work with• Join groups that relate to your interests• Participate in groups/forums• Post status updates letting your

network know about your job search

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Online – Social Media - Twitter


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Online – Social Media - Twitter


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Job Search – Resources and Key Words


Common PT/Seasonal Job Titles:

· Life Guard· Merchandiser· Office Assistant· Package Handler· Park Services· Parking Attendant· Ride Attendant· Sales Associate· Security Officer· Server· Sitter· Stocker· Table Attendant

· Busser· Call Center Clerk· Camp Assistant· Cashier· Courtesy Clerk· Crew Member· Customer Service Clerk· Dish Washer· Food Preparer· Guest Relations Clerk· Host/Hostess· Intern· Janitorial

· Team Member· Telemarketer· Ticket Taker· Usher· Waiter/Waitress

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Job Search – Resources and Key Words


Try These Job Search Terms:

-PT-Part-time-Summer-Summer Job-High School Diploma-Holiday-Seasonal-Temporary-Temp-Age 18-Age 16

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Job Search – Resources


SJSU Career Center Resources:- Computer access for job search

- Assistive technology

- Books

- Magazines and publications

- Resource sheets

- Counseling appointments

- Drop-in appointments

- Career Center website

- Perfect Interview

- Sparta Jobs!

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Job Search – Create your Own


Resources:

www.care.com

www.babysitter4hire.com

www.guru.com

PROS/CONS:• Personal enjoyment

• Charge your own rates

• Competitive

• Not always stable

TIPS:• Stay active and network

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Job Search – Create your Own


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Job Search – Staffing Agencies


PROS/CONS:• Access non-advertised jobs• Several different assignments• Reputable employers

TIPS:• Register with more than one agency• Participate in workshops and training• Stay involved with the agency• Use the experience as a career ladder

Visit: www.baced.us/resources/employmentagencies.html

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Job Search – Putting it all together


REVIEW Newspaper/printed material Walk-ins Employer websites Job boards (SpartaJobs, Monster, etc)

Job search engines Listservs (Yahoo!/Google groups)

Social media (Twitter)

Contractor (create your own)

Staffing agencies (Manpower, Ranstadt, etc)

• Choose the job search method that works best for YOU and the job you want

• What sources would you use for the following jobs:

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Now that you know how to search for a job, lets complete the application!

Applications

Paper Online/Electronic


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Applications - Paper

TIPS:• Ask for 2 applications• Write neatly and print• Use blue or black ink• Attach resume, cover letter, and any letters

of recommendation• Application should be clean and presentable• Do not leave any section blank, use “N/A”• Submit to a manager or employee if possible• Date the application the day you turn it in


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Applications - Online

THINGS TO KNOW:• Many applications are timed, don’t spend

too long on one question

• Your typing speed is sometimes measured

• If certain questions are answered incorrectly, you will fail the application process (automatic failures)

• Automatic failures usually reside in the first 10 – 20 questions

• Online assessments typically take 45-90 minutes to complete

• Complete applications in the comfort of your home

• Use common browsers like Internet Explorer or Firefox

• Complete tax credit section


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Process

1) Create Resume

2) Conduct Job Search

3) Apply! Apply! Apply!


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Resources

Job Search Websites:

SpartaJOBS:

https://sjsu-csm.symplicity.com/students

www.snagajob.com

www.craigslist.com

www.monster.com

www.allretailjobs.com

List of Job Search Websites:

http://baced.us/resources/jobsearchsites.html

Employment Search Engines:

www.simplyhired.com

www.indeed.com

Employment Services

careercenter.sjsu.edu


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