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Volume VIII, Issue #40
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We are still in the throws of one of the hottest summers on record, but that hasn't deterred ski resorts from gearing up for the Winter 2009-2010 season. In fact, if you want to land a job as a seasonal ski resort employee, now is the time! This week's JobMonkey Newsletter is spotlighting available jobs at ski resorts and giving you a little inside information on what to expect from ski job fairs. (Two spotlight articles for the price of one!) Also be sure to check out the JobMonkey blog for more info on skiing jobs, and then follow-up on some job leads from the JobMonkey's Job Center.

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:

1) Career Advisor: Summer Employment
2) Spotlight: Ski Resort Jobs & Ski Job Fairs
3) Around the Monkey: Blog Readers Want Ski Jobs
4) JobMonkey Job Center: Find a Ski Resort Job Today

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CAREER ADVISOR: Summer Employment
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by Amy Lindgren

This has not been a very good year for the summer job. Traditionally, many of those jobs are in the retail or hospitality sectors - the very parts of our economy that are taking it on the chin in this recession. Add to that the competition from laid-off workers and retirees returning to the workplace and you have a real problem brewing for teenagers.

Internships are not faring much better. As employers reduce staff, you'd think some free help is exactly what they need. Except that it can take more time to train and supervise an intern than it takes to simply pull the overtime to do the task yourself. And in this uncertain economy, more workers than ever are agreeing to that overtime, paid or not, to curry favor with their bosses.

So where does that leave your typical teenager seeking a first job? Probably unemployed. But here at mid-summer there might be one more glimmer of hope. Now is the time when other teenagers and college kids typically quit their summer jobs if they hate them. Now is also the time when employers can tell if they need more help than they originally thought. The result? There might be a few openings in places that were completely full a few weeks ago.

To find out, go directly to the manager of each business and ask if they need help. Don't count on an earlier application being on file; assume that has already been tossed out and bring a brief resume instead. The goal is to be in the right place at the right time, and also to save the manager effort. Good luck!

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SPOTLIGHT: Ski Area Jobs & Job Fairs
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The summer is still scorching, but for skiers, it's time to start thinking about ski boots and goggles. That's right: The peak of the summer heat waves is the perfect season for finding a ski job. Whether you are a seasoned ski patroller, or a ski bum who wants to make some money while hitting the slopes, working at a ski resort can be a dream come true. But what kinds of jobs are the resorts are looking to fill? And do you have the right stuff to land a job? Read on to learn more:

Ski Area Support & Operations Positions
These jobs may not be glamorous, but support and operations jobs are the backbone of any ski resort.  Resorts must hire employees to handle everything from selling tickets and running the lifts to housekeeping and staffing the restaurants. Most of these jobs don't require much past experience, although some prefer that their lift operators have a mechanical background. The salaries tend to be low (think minimum wage plus a dollar or two), but the benefits are plentiful, including a season pass to ski and on-site housing.

Ski Instructor Jobs
Did you know that 6% of Americans are skiers? That leaves 94% of them who don't have the first idea what to do on a pair of skis -- and ample opportunities for instructors to help guide them down their first slope. Whether you want to work with adults, children or both, instructors need to have just the right combination of natural teaching ability, patience, and, of course, ski skills. Most resorts prefer instructors with certification, although it isn't required everywhere. If you want to get hired to work with kids, past experience teaching or even babysitting is a major plus.

Ski Shop Jobs 
Ski shops are hopping during ski season, so even year-round retail operations like to beef up their staff during the winter months. Most Past retail experience won't hurt when applying for a ski shop job, but more important is a good understanding of ski and snowboard gear.

Ski Patrol Jobs
If you love the slopes, but aren't into teaching novices how to ski, you might want to consider a job in the ski patrol. Each winter, there are more than 27,000 ski patrollers working the slopes, helping skiers and snowboarders alike in emergency situations. Ski patrol members also provide educational services, give directions, treat medical emergencies, and provide search and rescue support. First Aid certification is required at most resorts, so now is the time to bone up on your CRP.

Learn more about all of these jobs and other ski-related professions (Ski manufacture sales rep? Winter sport journalist?) on JobMonkey.

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Job Fairs for Skiers

If you would like to work at a ski resort this winter, a good place to land your job is at a job fair. Ski job fairs provide opportunities to learn more about the different companies and resorts, meet the year-round staff and schedule (or even conduct) your job interview.  Some candidates even walk out of the fair with a job offer in hand! Here's what you need to know about job fairs:

* Job fairs are usually held on-site about a month before the start of the season

* Most job fairs are multi-day events, with the informational part starting on a Saturday, and interviews being scheduled for the following Monday - Wednesday

* Fair dates change every year, so call each resort ahead of time to confirm the time frame

* Employers typically require candidates to undergo a drug screening

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AROUND THE MONKEY: Blog Readers Want Ski Jobs
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A JobMonkey blog reader recently wrote in to ask about landing a ski resort job on a foreign worker visa. If you or someone you know would like to spend some time in America working at a ski resort, be sure to check out that Reader Mailbag on Ski Resort Jobs for Tourists from Abroad. You can also discover some of the best job leads in the ski resort industry from JobMonkey's weekly Hot Jobs and on our ski area employment job board.

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JOB CENTER REPORT: Find Employment at Ski Areas
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Are you looking for a seasonal job at a ski resort? Then be sure to check out the JobMonkey Job Center. The Job Center features thousands of different jobs from every imaginable field, including countless opportunities with America's premier ski resorts and lodges. Here are just a few of the great leads for ski jobs featured recently:

Adult Ski Instructor Job @ The Canyons Ski Area in Park City, UT

Ski School Reservationist Job @ The Beaver Creek Resort in Beaver Creek, CO

Day Care Positions @ The Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, CA

 

 

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