?? 40+ Worst Summer Jobs People Like You Have Had

?? 40+ Worst Summer Jobs People Like You Have Had 105 Everyone's had a worst summer job, but some are definitely worse than others. Photo by Rémi Müller Growing up, I had almost a dozen summer jobs. Most of them were pretty standard: working in a factory shipping department, taking shifts in a restaurant, conducting phone surveys, and so on. Nothing too memorable, they just happened to take place during the summer. But there was one summer job that was just… out there. When do you usually start looking for a summer job? Before January Between January 1st and March 31st Between March 31st and June 21st During the summer (after June 21st) View Results By far, the worst summer job I had was as a frozen seafood door-to-door salesman.eval I hadn't even known that seafood was something people sold door to door, and truth be told, I haven't come across it since. The adventure began when a friend and I responded to a classified ad in a local newspaper.eval We were invited to an “interview”, which turned out to be an ultra-slick sales presentation for us and 20 other people on how to sell shrimp and lobster to unsuspecting homeowners. I started getting skeptical when told that we needed to buy our seafood sales quota from the company before we actually sold any, and I straight up quit after shadowing an “experienced” salesman make only 2 sales in a full day's work. Thankfully, that was also the shortest job I've ever had. Not everyone is so lucky. Here are some of the hilariously bad summer jobs people have had. Free: Download The 50+ Mostly Unusual Places to Find Summer Jobs, a handy checklist to keep track of where you applied for summer jobs. From the Chive Porta Potty reservoir cleaner Recreational Vehicule (RV) reservoir cleaner at a campground: “a shitty job” Cow pen cleaner Crime scene clean up crew Carnival booth operator running “rip off” games that are impossible to win at Package delivery driver with a truck that doesn't have air conditioning Tying knots in fiberglass strands at a factory Hotdog cart guy Scraps collecting at a meat packing plant Painting oil tanks, by hand, outside in the Texas heat Sanding department worker at a chair factory Selling organic, free range meat door to door (so this does still happen!) Lobsterman deckhand Summer camp athletic trainer for 6-10 year old kids Rickshaw runner From Uproxx Golf caddy: “The money was fine… but it didn’t make up for the (multiple) golf clubs thrown at me” Restaurant stove duct cleaner Telemarketer Customer support for a money transfer service for people in prison Highway department worker: “Some of my tasks included discarding dead roadkill… spraying weeds with poison, and re-paving roads in 100-degree heat” From The Motley Fool Diaper changer Camp counselor Truck Loader From Business Insider Sales associate in a kids clothing store Gas station attendant Flour mill worker Ice cream scooper at a state fair, with overtime for helping melt a giant butter cow Kitchen duty at a summer camp Credit card debt collections agent: “I was horrible because I could never collect and spent a lot of time life coaching or just listening to people's problems” Selling yard weedkiller door to door Jimmy Fallon summer job stories with Hashtags: #MyWorstSummerJob From Slate Pounding steaks with 128-ounce cans of diced tomatoes Outdoor concert usher Data entry at a temp agency run by a criminal: “It turned out that Bill’s carpeting business wasn’t a business. It was a front within a front.” From Vice Canada Working in a garbage truck that services parks: “You know what's in park garbage cans? … Diapers and dog shit.” Stock car racing bouncer Chicken slaughterhouse “kill room” cleaner Lawn aerator Front desk manager at a seedy motel with a racist, scumbag owner From The Morning Call Parking lot attendant at a golf course Collecting broken landscaping and riding mowers for a repair business Elementary school janitor READ NEXT: ?? How To Quickly Find Student Summer Jobs You'll Actually Enjoy Question of the article What was the worst summer job you ever had? Tell us in the comments. Free Bonus Download a checklist of The 50+ Mostly Unusual Places to Find Summer Jobs to keep track of where you applied while getting ideas for new places to try. Click the image below to get access to The 50+ Mostly Unusual Places to Find Summer Jobs: JobMob Insiders can get this free bonus and other exclusive content in the JobMob Insider Bonuses area. Join now, it's free!

Grown Up Girls Bubbly Basics

Grown Up Girls Bubbly Basics Having a party? Get yourself some bubbly. Celebrations are always characterized by the popping of a cork and the overflow of some kind of bubbly. If you are a young Career Girl who have something big to celebrate a first job, a promotion, or whatever, really celebrate with some  sparkly white wine  like a Prosecco or a Cava? Most younger Career Girls would prefer to just go out and go wild in a night out, which I dont think is a bad idea, but there is something about getting your girls together for a chat and some wine that feels much more special. If you really want the spotlight to be on you and your celebration, keeping it intimate and low key is the way to go. But what do you buy for drinks then? While it is the drink of choice for most celebrations, Champagne can get quite expensive. If you want to get the same festive vibe but still be easy on your pockets, a Cava or Prosecco is definitely the perfect way to go for bubbly. Whats the difference? Heres the most basic bubbly guide: Its mostly geography, but they also differ in fizz and flavors. In order to officially be called Champagne, the bubbly needs to be from the Champagne region of France and made in accordance with specific guidelines. As it is more traditional in nature it is more expensive to produce, which is why it is more expensive.  Its second fermentation is done in sealed bottles instead of gigantic vats, which other sparkling wines follow. The amount of care put into Champagne gives it its more refined stature, and richer fizz and taste. What is Cava?  Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine which mostly comes from Catalonia. It has  varying levels of sweetness from the dry brut to the dolsec, or dulce. Cava has more citrus notes and among the selection is most used in sparkling  cocktails. Id recommend this the most if you are looking for a long night of sipping and chatting with your girlfriends. What is Prosecco?  Prosecco is made in Italy, Prosecco is a sparkling white wine made primarily from Glera grapes grown in the Veneto region of Italy.  It is the sparkling wine that has the closest taste to Champagne, and is percepted  to be fancier than Cava. If you needed to pick one, its all really more based on your taste. Since bubbly is mostly used as a pre or post dinner drink, pairing it with food is not a big practice. However, you can take into consideration what canapes you are having. I say just go with a midrange bottle if you cant afford the top prices, and work your way up from there. If you want to get more in depth with the differences of these wines you can check out  [amazon template=productasin=1402772246]. I think that as the year comes in, we should also start trying out new habits. Going out can be fun, but staying in with a nice flute of bubbly can be truly lovely. Enjoy!

Figure out what you really want by writing letters to yourself

Figure out what you really want by writing letters to yourself People often tell me that I should answer more questions from readers. I do actually answer a lot of questions, but I dont put them in a QA format. People say they like the QA format. But I dont believe people like it as much as they say they do. I confess, however, to really liking Dan Savages QA column. But I think he makes up his own questions. Which makes me feel free to do a QA column where I make up all the questions myself. Question #1 Dear Penelope, What should I do to look more like a leader? Signed, Penelopes old boss Dear Sir, Stop biting your nails! Remember that Monday team meeting when you tried to get us excited about sales goals? When we asked about looming layoffs, you started biting your nails in between the itll-be-okay sentences. I remember you putting your fingers in your mouth, trying to get one more millimeter. Bloody tips. I knew I was going to be laid off. You are a nice guy, and so smart, but you seem to have no knowledge of how you come across to other people. Biting nails does not convey self-confidence. And no one wants to be lead by a nail-biter. People who bite their nails at work amaze me: Do you think biting nails is any more appropriate than pulling out hair at work? It is psychologically the same thing: compulsive, nervous, unrestrained. Do people keep up this habit when they are feeling great about themselves? No. In other words, leaders dont do this stuff (and if so, never in public). You think nail biting is small, innocuous. But really, you kill your credibility. And you did it way before the layoffs, mister. Question #2 Dear Penelope, How did you do so well in business when you got an F in my chemistry class? Signed, Penelopes high school chemistry teacher Dr. Mr. X First of all, you were so incredibly good looking that you must believe that I really did want to get to class. I just couldnt fit it into my schedule. I had a free period before chemistry and all my friends had a free period during chemistry. I was compelled to think of those two periods as a double-header block of time to hang out. And thank you for trying to give me a D, really. Your efforts were valiant, especially when you gave me the smartest guy in the class for a lab partner. Fortunately, study after study shows that kids who do poorly in school can do very well in the real world. The things that really matter in the real world are not chemistry lab tests (unless you want to be a chemist.) The things that matter are perseverance, passion and risk-taking all attributes that, quite frankly, I exhibited as I ditched chemistry class. Question #3 Dear Penelope, You are so talented and insightful, but I am just a little more talented and insightful. So Id like to mentor you. Can you please send your phone number to me so I can start investing my time and energy in you immediately? Signed, Your Fairy Godmother Hold it. Why does no one send this mail? Getting a mentor is hard, even for Penelope, who constantly writes about how important it is to get a mentor and is always on the prowl. This shows why the QA exercise is a good one for everyone: If you write enough letters youll discover what youd most like to receive in the mail. And you will realize that it will never arrive. But before you can reach any goal in this world, you have to know that you want it. So take the first step, and write yourself letters until one strikes you as especially important. And that will help you to focus on what you really want right now.

How about a career in hospitality

How about a career in hospitality Today we have a guest post from Marton Villanyi, currently on the Hilton  Worldwide graduate trainee  programme. Marton is passionate about the advantages of a career in the hospitality industry and waxes very lyrical on the subject! Over to Marton: “Hospitality isn’t necessarily the career of choice for most graduates. It lacks the kudos of more obvious  options like consulting, corporate finance, sales or law. Most people associate the sector with hotels and restaurants, but in reality it’s much broader. It involves lodging, the airline industry, cruising, event planning and tourism generally. If you’re looking for a career with immense variety then you might just have found it! Ten per cent of the UK workforce (according to the British Hospitality Association) work in the industry. They can’t all be wrong! Now I’ve been a fan of hotels since the age of seven and can list endless reasons for choosing a career in the industry, but I’m just going to give you three major reasons why you should seriously consider it. 1.Hospitality offers great career opportunities. This is the big one. No matter what you are specialised in, you’ll find your place here. Let’s take a hotel as an example. If you’re “into” operations, then you’ll want to engage in front office, restaurant and banqueting. Do well and you might find yourself fast tracked to senior management. However, the very same hotel couldn’t exist without back-of-house activities. And this is where it gets diverse. You might want to work your way up through sales and marketing to become Director of Business Development. Perhaps you’re a master of numbers and you want to pursue a career in finance. No problem. Hospitality can offer this as well! In addition, international hotel chains have multiple regional headquarters offering countless support positions: revenue management, legal support, Health and Safety, risk management, strategy and planning. Now think about the global aspect of this industry. For example, airlines take you all over the world when you’re working for them. If you really want to work in a specific part of the world, you’ll be able to find a way to pursue your career there. Senior leaders in the hotel industry tend to switch locations on a bi-annual basis. How exciting is that? 2.You get to work with people. This job is about people. You’ll be interacting with both colleagues and customers constantly. It’s the perfect way to develop your social skills early on in your career. These skills will make you a sought-after leader later on. You’ll really learn about customer service and get to develop your own professional network, all at the same time. You’ll  learn to be a really good manager; your first-hand experience will demonstrate to you that management is more about how you interact with people working for you than your technical skills. So what does a working day look like? How about this for a recent example? I started one day last week by discussing the “things-to-know” with the previous shift leader. Then I drafted and sent out weekly targets to my team. I waved off forty guests, caught up with emails, delivered a presentation about my business-driven project to the regional management and attended a meeting with my mentor. 3.Hospitality is rewarding. Now, I’m not necessarily thinking financial rewards! As you probably know, hospitality is not well-paid in the entry level positions. However, there is good news too! If you are passionate and driven, you soon find yourself managing million-pound departments. The responsibility can be awesome! This industry is emotionally rewarding too. You get to see the outcome of your efforts straight away. You might have to implement an up-selling initiative? If you do it right, you’ll see numbers grow from the first day. Perhaps you have to greet some newlyweds. If you’re truly hospitable, you’ll see their grateful smiles and know you added to their joy. I hope I’ve given you some insight into the industry. If you plan to enter, I can highly recommend the graduate schemes of large airlines, hotels, restaurants or car rental companies. By participating in one of them, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the business (even if you have no previous experience). If you’re “into” the hotel industry, then  Hilton Worldwide, Intercontinental  Hotels Group,   Marriott  International or Starwood US Hotels Resorts offer the most recognised fast-track schemes. If you prefer airlines, then look no further then British Airways,   Virgin Atlantic,  Emirates  or KLM â€" Royal Dutch Airlines. What about the skills you need? I hope I’ve covered this , but generally employers are looking for customer-focus, initiative, communication, willingness to relocate and numerical skills. The most important thing of all is passion!

The Pros and Cons of Working Remotely CareerMetis.com

The Pros and Cons of Working Remotely â€" CareerMetis.com In 2018, it was reported that 3.9 million Americans are now working remotelyfor half the week or more.This growing number reflects the increasing demands that workplaces must accommodate for with today’s modern employees and the unique challenges that they are presented with.evalThere are many reasons why one may choose to work remotely. This could include the needs of parenting, moving to a new city, caring for a family member, or simply a personal preference to work from home.In order to stand out competitively with the increasing talents entering the workforce each year, many companies are now offering flexible work hours and remote capabilities to their employees.This benefit can be an attractive feature for anyone searching for a job in their desired field. Though it may not be the right fit for everyone, for some it is at the top of their list when job hunting. The current question on many businesses mind is: will this trend continue or is it a temporary fad? The truth is, it likely won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.With this continuing trend moving forward into the future, we’ve been forced to question whether the benefits outweigh the cons of having a smaller workforce present in the office. As employees, we must question whether it will truly be the best decision for ourselves.The ProsThere are a lot of benefits to working remotely, which is why the option to do so is so attractive to modern employees.Arguably, the best perk of working from home is the increase in a strong work-life balance. In today’s world, a two-income household is common as the cost of living has greatly increased.However, finding the ability to manage both parents work schedules and the schedules of your children can be incredibly difficult. Working out of a home office allows many to take advantage of a flexible schedule.evalMeaning that they may start or end work on your terms as long as you complete your set number of hours per day. This has allowed many families to spend more quality time together and better accommodate each other’s schedules.Ultimately, this leads to lower stress levels and healthier, happier employees.In a recent study conducted by Coso, remote employees revealed that they were getting more sleep, more exercise, and even eating healthier than they were in their traditional desk jobs. With this healthier lifestyle employees are taking better care of their bodies and lowering their chances of falling sick, thus reducing the number of unplanned paid time off days. This benefits mental health as well.Remote employees are even able to fit in more regular doctors’ appointments and physicals. Depending on the state your employer resides in this may even be considered a tax benefit for them.As more employers are testing out remote work offerings, they are reporting increases in worker productivity rates. Two-thirds of managersreported this finding to be true in their own offices.evalTheir employees are enjoying working alone whe re they have the potential to hit their maximum productivity rates and the trust that their employers are providing them with in return. Trusting your employees to get their work done on their terms and their timeline can ultimately lead to greater engagement levels as a team.The ConsTraditional office lifestyles do offer many benefits that remote work often lacks. For instance, there is a noticeable decrease in the amount of social interaction that one receives on a daily basis. This can cause a negative effect on teamwork across the organization.Coordinating schedules, effectively communicating ideas, and general synergy all become more difficult by having a remote employee on the team. With an in-office career, your hours tend to be more structured and routine becomes easier to develop. However, when you are home with your technology in front of you it can feel as though you are constantly on the clock.Another con that is reported from remote employees, is the feeling that they a re often passed over for promotions due to their lack of presence in the office compared to other qualified employees.A strong negative stigma around remote employees still exists today, as previous generations of workers look down on them as taking the “easy way out” on getting a job. This reputation will likely fade as the popularity of this lifestyle increases over the next few years, but for now, it is, unfortunately, one that remains strong. Many wonder how someone can be productive in their home where the environment is crowded with distractions of children, pets, the television, and more. This is indeed a more difficult situation for an undisciplined worker to manage.One of the largest considerations that remote employees forget to take into consideration is that they are at greater risk of falling victim to a cyber-attack. 57% of companies believe mobile workers were hacked or caused security issues in the last year. Not all Wi-Fi routers are secured, whether it’s the one at your home or in a cafe where access is open for all patrons. This open-access point produces a greater threat for individuals’ data to be breached.Remote employees should never visit websites that store personally identifiable data or financial information on their servers while you are connected to public networks.It is important to make sure that your employer provides you with the proper equipment when working remotely so that you are able to complete your job to the fullest degree and on the safest level. However, it’s ultimately up to you to protect your home network against these threats. Securing your network with unique credentials, strong antivirus software, and backing up data regularly will help protect yours, your clients, and your company’s data.It’s clear that making the decision to take advantage of remote work policies and flexible hours is not always an easy one to make. You must consider the pros and cons carefully and consider this information for y our personal needs.evalConduct thorough research before making any decisions about working remote.Take into consideration that many remote employees need to have these qualities in order for the situation to work well:Strong self-disciplineTime management skillsHighly organized and structured individualAble to work by oneself without constant supervisionThough many of these skills can be acquired over time, it’s important not to jump into this working lifestyle full force if you lack in these areas. Rather, take it slow by starting one day at a time until you feel you are confident in your remote work abilities. Always stay connected to the office and work with your team to create an environment that is productive for everyone.

Your Resume and Hot Jobs in 2014

Your Resume and Hot Jobs in 2014 We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. For many people, findinga new job in the new year will be on their list of New Years resolutions (more money, new career, etc.). Not unlikejust about everything else, job searchdynamics change with the passage of time. Job search sites, opportunities, industries and, yes, even resume formats evolve from year to year. Whether you are looking for your first jobor you are a pro at job search, your job search marketing toolkit must be up to date with current trends. Your resume is the most important career document. These tipswill help you ensure your resume is ready for the New Year. Results should be the focus Todays employers are looking for candidates that can demonstrate the fact that they have added value in their former jobs or roles. This means you have to focus on your accomplishments instead of your responsibilities or duties. Making your resume a long and unwinding list of what you did in your former roles isnt useful. What you achieved in that time however is very useful. Focus on the bottom line for the roles you held when writing your resume. This could be money saved for your employers, sales generated, product innovations, improvement in test scores for students, etc. Customize you resume for every application In todays job market, HR departments are getting wiser and competition is getting stiffer. Your resume will be ignored immediately they figure out that it is a mass production. This is why you need to customise it for the role you are applying for. One easy way to achieve this is to take note of what is required of the role you are applying for then match you qualifications to these job requirements. Keywords are important Why? Most HR departments now use an applicant tracking system (ATS). Using keywords that match the job requirement in your resume is the only way you can be sure that your resume will even get a glance. Length We are becoming less patient as the years pass when it comes to reading content. The HR departments you are sending your resume to arent any different. Your resume will not get attention beyond 2 minutes most of the time, therefore you need to be sure that everything you need to say gets into a concise, impactful document. Your LinkedIn profile An active LinkedIn profile that shows connections to thought leaders and good deal of recommendations from individuals within and outside the industry you are looking to get into is a good way to bring in some brownie points. In fact, you can get your next job via LinkedIn as a standalone but a well written resume with a great LinkedIn profile is a perfect combination. Clean up your Social Media profiles Do you share your Friday Night adventures on any of the social networks? It is time to clean things up. Now. More and more HR units are asking potential employees to include links to their various profiles in applications. Of course, only a handful of these profiles may get looked at during the initial recruitment process, but if you get to the interview stage, the chances of your profile getting viewed increases. Delete any awkward or eyebrow raising posts you have and desist from such posts in the future. If any of your accounts is heavy with such posts, you may be better served deleting it entirely or deactivating temporarily. Career Tip of the Day:5 Steps to a Great Resume Suggested Reading:Resume: The Winning Resume Get Hired Today With These Groundbreaking Resume Secrets (Resume, Resume Writing, Get Hired) We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to make a resume and cover letter that gets you hired. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

How to Write a Resume - Some Tips For Writers

How to Write a Resume - Some Tips For WritersIf you are considering writing a resume, there are a few things that you will want to keep in mind. There are many resources that are available for you to use for your resume, and some of these will be more valuable than others. For example, the work experience that you might have had in the past will provide the greatest advantage to your resume, but the first thing that you will want to do is to know where to begin.When you write a resume, it is important to include all of the information necessary to let a potential employer see that you have the ability to perform the duties that they are looking for. A resume is a tool that you can use to show employers that you are qualified for the position that you are applying for. However, before you begin, you should consider a few different points.The first thing that you will want to take into consideration is how you plan to format your resume. Many employers will want you to include all of t he information that they ask for, and that can mean that you may be required to include the same information that you have included in the past. It can be difficult to get it right at first, so it is a good idea to make sure that you take your time and let the information dictate your format.Some employers will also request that you include a cover letter that highlights the previous job history. In addition to your skills and previous experience, this letter will give you an opportunity to show how your experience at the past job provided you with the specific qualifications that you are seeking. It is important to remember that an employer may want to see the details of your previous job experience before they are able to see your resume, so you need to make sure that you do not clutter up the page.When it comes to the contents of your resume, you will want to make sure that you do not include information that is unimportant. If you have had previous experience, but you will not b e applying for a job that requires this type of experience, you should cut it out. These types of jobs are few and far between, and you should not be wasting your time writing a resume that contains this information.Other resumes that you will want to avoid including information that is in a paragraph or two on the entire page. Many employers find this information distracting, and if they are given too much information to process, they may choose to eliminate your resume from their list. You do not want to waste their time, so you should only provide as much information as they need.Resumes are often considered a positive thing, and many people are hard pressed to find a reason why this might not be true. The important thing to remember is that the resume is only as good as the information that you include within it. Keep this in mind when you begin to craft your resume, and you will have a chance to shine.Using these tips to write a resume can really help you put together a resume that will allow you to impress your future employer. In addition to helping you find the right information to include, you will also find that the creation of your resume is a lot easier with the tips presented here.