In times of a difficult job market, part-time work during school, jobs
in summer or volunteer experience can set you apart in a job pool
filled with candidates with similar backgrounds, thus serving as the
doorway to a full-time employment.

U.S. consumers are being sucked dry and risk is dragging the U.S.
economy into a much worse recession than expected. It is expected that
during the year 2008, about one million jobs will be lost and even
those with an income are doing it tough as hourly earnings decline and
employers slash work hours. Moreover, with the adverse impact of the
housing and financial sector turbulence appearing to have taken hold
in the real economy it can be expected the U.S. deterioration in the
U.S. labor market to continue for some time.

These are no good news for job searchers. In particular, teenagers
with little or no experience need all the help they can get to find
work that meets their needs. Even if you are still at college, in
times of a stagnating economy it is essential to start as early as
possible designing and implementing an action plan for your
professional future. Without a plan, you will find yourself taking
action haphazardly and wasting valuable time. No matter your age,
planning your future begins with the same simple question - "What do I
want?" Try to identify your talents and strengths and write down all
your interests and values. For many teenagers this can be a quite
challenging exercise and it is always helpful asking your friends or
family for help.

Once you know what you want, you can start preparing yourself
systematically for your professional future. One great option is
working in a Summer or Seasonal job. Opportunities for staff positions
are best for persons with job experience gained in part-time or
seasonal jobs, together with formal training. But you not only gain
work experience, you also can start building up your social network.
Probably the majority of job vacancies are never posted in journals,
newspapers or on-line and you only find them using the right contacts
or your personal contacts - your personal "Network". This also
sometimes is called the "hidden job market". Finding a job is all
about people, the people you know, and people you meet who have the
information and who will inevitably help you get a job. Even if
Networking sounds complicated, in reality you just need to keep track
of people you know in your personal and work environment. Professional
contacts made during Summer or Seasonal jobs can be a one-stop
resource for finding a full-time employment after college or a longer
unemployment period.

There is a difference between Summer and Seasonal jobs. Summer jobs
are typically offered when school is out (between Memorial and Labor
Day). Seasonal jobs are obtainable for a longer time period. Examples
are ski season jobs that usually run from November into April or Tax
jobs which are typically available from January through April. At some
resorts, high season is the summer and in other cases, winter is the
prime time to find employment. The “season” depends on the kind of
position, the industry, and when there is a need to hire to fill jobs.

An unusually large number of part-time, seasonal, and volunteer jobs
can be found in the recreation field. These jobs include lifeguards,
craft specialists, summer camp counselors, and after-school and
weekend recreation program leaders. College students and teachers take
many jobs as recreation workers and there are also many unpaid
volunteers assist paid recreation workers. Unpaid volunteers services
are of course only the second choice but might be as valuable as paid
jobs for your resume. The vast majority of volunteer jobs are offered
in hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, YMCA´s, as activity
leaders at local day-camp programs, in youth organizations, camps, and
other settings. Some volunteers also serve on local park and
recreation boards and commissions.

Hiring managers will read carefully your resume with evidence of your
commitment and experience gained through part-time work during school,
jobs in summer or volunteer experiences which will set you apart in a
job pool filled with candidates with similar backgrounds, giving you
the advantage you need to succeed.

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