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If you’re unable to secure an internship or a voluntary placement relevant to your career path, then don’t just abandon your attempt to use your summer wisely. Here are Career Savvy’s top four in terms of giving you the best potential to develop your skill set and still enjoy your summer.
1.Private Tutor
If your knowledge resides in maths, English, science or a language, your services in tutoring will be highly sought-after. You can earn a decent amount of cash and even organise sessions around your search for a relevant full-time role, as this job is extremely flexible. Services can include revision sessions, refresher courses for the following term/year and even a long-term service throughout the year if you can fit it in around a job or postgraduate study. You will develop key workplace skills such as organisation and communication, thus improving your CV. Promote your services around the local area, particularly in schools/colleges, or on websites. Here are some examples of tutor work currently available on our job board.
2. Summer Camp
Have fun as well as earn money this summer! This is a great option if you want to work with children in the future, but the variety of skills you gain are transferable thus relevant to many industries. You could work in the UK or abroad with a focus on education or sports, or perhaps at a special needs camp. Also choose from a range of roles, from activity leader to sports coach or kitchen staff. Food and accommodation are often provided. Summer camps look for staff from June-September, but if you make a good impression the organisation may want to hire you for future holiday breaks.
3. Au pair/Nanny
As an au pair you can get involved in a variety of activities and experience a new location at home or abroad. Busy parents will welcome your help entertaining their children during the holidays. You’ll need to organise and plan your days as well as keep the children amused, therefore this job requires responsibility and creativity. Problem-solving skills will be tested as kids will not always behave – unless you’re very lucky! The relationship you build with the family will enhance your interpersonal skills and if working abroad your language skills too as you immerse yourself into a different culture. View some au pair and nanny roles near you!
4. Freelance
Particularly if your aspirations lie in the creative industries such as writing or photography, this could be a great summer job. It may not be particularly high paid, as high earning jobs are reserved for those with significant qualifications/experience, but the experience you gain on top of a reasonable rate of pay will help you no end with your career development. Employers often look for hands-on experience, and if you’ve taken the time to organise this yourself, then your CV has a strong chance of being shortlisted. You must be aware of where your strengths lie and only apply for jobs that are relevant to these skills, for instance don’t offer your services to a golfing magazine if you have no interest or knowledge of the sport. CV-Library has over 500 live freelance roles right now, check them out!
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