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good companies for fall and winter jobs?

I'm looking for a fall job (September/October-ish) followed by a winter ski resort job (November-ish) for this year. As it seems like there are a lot of unhappy people, can anyone recommend some good companies to me? I'd be looking for front of house F&B, probably serving (and have experience) for both seasonal jobs and I'd be with my boyfriend who's looking for a lifty job for the winter (as a newbie) and possibly cooking or something else for the fall (experienced line cook). Ideas? Trying to take into account the actual job, the fellow employees, supervisors, the corporation or employer, the economy, pay, housing, etc. The 2 seasons could be in 2 different parts of the US or the same place... will be on the east coast for labor day and looking for jobs afterwards. The winter job I'd like to be in the mountains in a western state (preferably not Colorado) and with a good steep mountain and lots of powdery snow. Hope to hear some good ideas!!!

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Permalink Reply by Katie S on May 8, 2011 at 11:01am

Did you ever find a fall job? I started applying late for job this summer (it's the middle of May and I just found out about Coolworks), so now I'm focused on the fall. Did you end up finding winter employment? I've been for almost 50 ski resorts through the years (i'm an ex-ski racer) and now I work at Bogus Basin in Boise, Idaho as ask ski coach. I've never actually worked at a ski resort other than coaching or racing in high school and colllege. Have any good experiences you'd like to share?

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Permalink Reply by Michelle on May 9, 2011 at 12:50am

i never did do a fall job. ended up driving from alaska to ohio through florida instead. this past winter i didn't get any jobs (only tried at 3 resorts.. but i did try there.. and i never even got a phone call). just moved to kauai and hope to be here for a year or so. hope it works out. good luck to you!