All Blog Posts Tagged 'seasonal jobs' (5)

I like this article for its simple advice on turning a seasonal job into a permanent one from Citizen-Times.com. How to turn seasonal jobs into permanent ones Their tips:

• Remember the basics.
• Audition for the job.
• Have hope.

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We're always up to something new. The latestst and greatest is that we are now dabbling in podcasts using BlogTalkRadio. Our first podcast featured Tina Brudzinski, Human Resources Manager, at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. She was as gracious as ever and a perfect guest. She answered generic questions about working for a ski resort and also told us a bit about

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The current economic recession is giving some clues on how employees can best deal with future downturns. I do have this penchant for making business plans. It’s my safety net. Some people that do seasonal work year round have the option of going home for awhile if things don’t quite work out. I do not have that option available. If I have problems, I’ll soon find myself among the ranks of the homeless. A plan in place is not quite a security blanket...it still has a lot of holes. So I’m always… Continue

Worth a read - Copied from the NY Times POINT PLEASANT, N.J. — As the unemployment rate climbed this spring, thousands of recently laid-off workers descended upon the resort communities along the Jersey Shore looking for summer work, hoping for an infusion of cash and a brief respite from job hunting. But for many of the applicants who are older and have extensive résumés, finding work along the boardwalk can be as elusive as winning one of those deceptively easy-looking ring toss games. The… Continue

THANKS to everyone who contributed to our first My CoolWorks Photo Contest! We LOVE to see where you are working and were thrilled with the response. There are some amazing images in that pool of entries! Now that the contest is over, please help us pick the winner. 1) Click on the Photos tab. 2) Enter 2008cw-pc into the search box. 3) Add comments and rate your favorites. Bill,… Continue