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Want to know how to get a job by summer? Abridged: Snagajob

GLEN ALLEN, VA -- If you're trying to get a summer job, the clock is ticking. Want to know how to get job by summer? Here's a shortlist of stuff you need to do to secure a job by summer.

Start searching now. Employers are starting to hire now. Unless you want to compete for whatever jobs are left when everyone else gets out for summer break, do yourself a favor and look for the right jobs, right now.

Focus on your strengths. Completely flexible schedule? Social media savvy? People person? Highly organized? Make sure potential employers know it. Even if you haven't had a job before, you have strong points as an employee. If you are having trouble figuring out what they are, ask your friends and family for input.

Present yourself well. Having an error-free job application and showing up on time and well-dressed to interviews is no longer a way to stand out, it's a way to make sure you don't get eliminated up front. There is a lot of competition for jobs, don't give employers any reason to overlook you, or they will.

Don't just search, ask. Make sure your family, friends and anyone else you can think of knows that you're looking for a job. You never know when knowing the right person will lead to a job. And if you had a job last summer, your last job should be your first stop; many managers are happy to hire an employee whom they know and won't have to spend time training.

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Want to know how to get a job by summer? Abridged: Snagajob

Other Articles in This Issue:

Advice for those thinking of a career change

Confidentially post your resume online

Turn your resume into a pitch for a job interview

Secrets to job search success

How to get 10 interview calls in 72 hours

Job search engines help job seekers find work faster

Tips for finding a job out-of-state

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