So You're Thinking About Dude Ranch Jobs?Working at a dude ranch can be one of the most incredible experiences you ever have, leaving you with memories and friends that will last your entire life. When interviewing returning dude ranch staff, the same four themes came up again and again. You will find these four themes throughout these articles to describe this industry:
This first section was written to help you decide if this lifestyle and culture "fits" you. The second section was written to help you get a job in the industry. A quick note: If working at a dude ranch sounds interesting then also consider summer camp counselor jobs, which provide a similar experience. As you read through this material, ask yourself honestly: Does this lifestyle fit me? Does this feel right? If the answers are yes, then read through again, and determine which kinds of ranches would fit you best. Finally, once you have determined the kind of ranch that fits you best, read through this material a third time, and this time write down questions that you can use to impress those who give you an interview! For those seeking rewarding seasonal employment these jobs are hard to beat -- so go for it. First, What is a Dude?The meaning of the word "dude" has changed over the years. In the 1870's Yellowstone Park rangers created the word to refer to any visitor from the east. By the 1880's the term “dude” meant anyone who was not a resident of the Rocky Mountains, referring equally to travelers, tourists, and new residents. By the 1920's the term was more specifically to anyone who hires a guide, or pays money to stay on a ranch. Modern "surfer" connotations of the word are unfortunate. Dude Ranch Jobs >>>
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