This Summer I need to earn some money...Student employment suggestions.

For some students summer is a time to relax, go to camp and perhaps do some volunteer work. Other students have found paid employment at a camp or even through Halifax City Recreation.

Some students have just decided they would like to work this summer while others find they need to cover additional costs for their post-secondary education after grade 12.

Pay close attention to the job description, the requirements and also ask yourself if you think you could do the job for the whole summer. There are jobs that look great on the surface...do extra research before considering a job that sounds too good to be true...some companies recruit students to sell products and services are paid a commision (amount of money) rather than an hourly wage. The ad promoting the job may tell you that you can make a lot of money in a very short amount of time; in reality, these kinds of student summer jobs are very demanding and have very unrealistic expectations.

Ready?

Here are some links to help get you started:

The Canadian Government has a site, Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) where you can do a specific search and focus in on student summer employment opportunities. Be sure to look closely at the requirements and closing date for applications as they will be different for each job.

Follow the link below to begin:

http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/rch-eng.aspx?ProvId=02&OpPage=50&Stdnt=Only

INDEED is another site listing many opportunites for student employment:

http://ca.indeed.com/Summer-jobs-in-Halifax,-NS

WORKOPOLIS lists many student employment opportunities:

http://www.workopolis.com/EN/students/student-jobs

If you like the idea of re-creating history and helping others to learn about Halifax's Citadel Hill you may want to consider being part of the


Check it out:     http://www.regimental.com/employment-opportunities/

Look around your community and you may be surprised to find a summer job around the corner from your home...if you live in Enfield this could be a great job.... the closing date is May 10th - apply now!
http://www.enfieldfire.ca/events/SummerJob2013.pdf

Finally...there are also folks you see in church and neighbours who may need child-care and others who require ongoing help with yard work or lawn-mowing. If you find a need and can provide a solution you may be headed toward self-employment...it could be the start of something great!

Happy Summer!