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May 22, 2008
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It's Not Too Late to Find a Summer Job
The slow economy, employer budget cuts and business closings would seem to create the perfect storm for a disappointing 2008 summer job outlook for teens and young adults. However, a quick survey of local community college career centers - magnets for summer job postings - indicates otherwise. So if a young person hasn't nailed that summer job yet, chances are they still can.
To help, Career Vision offers a free resource, "Summer/Part-Time Job Tip Sheet". It provides suggestions for jobs and where to find them as well as proven tips that can give a student a significant competitive advantage over other young job seekers.
At College of DuPage, Career Specialist Audrey Walker reports that summer job openings are steady compared to past years. "There are many office positions listed, like receptionist. There are high paying jobs as well, such as a customer service job working with Information Technology clients. That one pays $17 an hour, and technical computer knowledge is not required," said Walker. "Overall, the horizon looks pretty good. Students should be very encouraged."
Where are the jobs? And how can young people increase their chances for gaining summer employment? Read here...
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Cost Effective Summer Camp Alternatives
The economy is influencing family summer planning. Parents are deferring decisions about summer camp this year, according to an Associated Press article in the Los Angeles Times. Requests for financial aid have increased at summer camps, and registrations have been slow. When parents register their children, it may be for shorter time frames or local rather than out-of-state venues.
Summer is a time to build memories, learning about a broader understanding of the world. Pull out the map and learn about the history of your community and county. What did we look like 100 years ago? 200 years ago? Visit some of the local sites. Go green - plan to become familiar with and use public transportation as much as possible this summer. This in itself can be an adventure. Not into self-directed projects? The great news is that there are many reasonably priced alternatives for summer camps and other activities for youth.
Here are five terrific alternatives...
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Chicago is a Great Place for Careers
Fast Company Magazine has named Chicago as its top U.S. City of the Year. The publication recognized that Chicago's economy is growing faster than that of New York or Los Angeles. Our city was also praised for going green far before it became trendy and its rich heritage of the arts, music, architecture, innovation and business.
Perhaps this honor gives new grads and mid-career adults looking for employment a reason to be optimistic.
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Thank you for your interest in Career Vision
Career Vision uses a scientifically proven process, based on 30 years of research, to match individuals with careers and college majors that best fit their natural talents and lead to success and happiness. Our process is fun, interactive and insightful. The Ball Aptitude Battery(R) forms the solid foundation for our personalized recommendations and significantly distinguishes our career consulting process from others. We are part of the Ball Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to helping individuals discover and develop their potential since 1975.
If you know of a parent of a high school or college student without a confident career direction or college major, or an adult who is searching for a more satisfying career, please forward this newsletter to them (see top of newsletter) or have them call us directly. It would be our privilege to assist them. Our Advantage Assessments make ideal gifts.
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