SUMMER JOB SEARCH

www.careers.humber.ca, Last Revised May 26, 2015
SUMMER JOB SEARCH
TOP 10 JOB-SEARCH TIPS:
1. Start early – the best jobs go quickly
2. Look for opportunities related to
your program
Interested in Working at Humber in the
Summer?
In order to work on campus, you need to be
approved for Work/Study.
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To learn more about working on campus,
please go to www.careers.humber.ca or
visit the Academic & Career Success
Centre (North Campus), Learning
Resource Commons, First Floor, or the
Lakeshore Career Centre in Room H-201.
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Check out the postings from external
employers on the Career Services job
portal.
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Be sure to drop-in our Centre for help with
your resume.
3. Look at last year’s postings – if they
hired last year, they’ll most likely
hire this year
4. Check with friends, family, teachers,
peers, grads
5. Get your Resume in perfect shape
6. Look at the part-time job postings –
these employers often hire for
summer
7. Think strategically – which
companies do the most business in
summer? Garden Centres,
Resorts, Golf clubs, Yacht clubs,
Amusement Parks, Tourist
attractions
8. Highlight your subject line in your
email or letter by indicating ‘summer
employment’
9. Visit the recruitment booths on
campus, these employers have
great opportunities
10. Take a job where you’ll have fun
this summer!
The Government has Summer Job
Services Available
ONTARIO GOVERNMENT SUMMER STUDENT HIRING
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/RSSH.asp
Each ministry is also responsible for hiring
students for job placements ranging 6 to 16
weeks long.
SUMMER COMPANY
www.ontariocanada.com/
If you're between 15 and 29 years old, a
program designed to help enterprising young
people start up and run their own summer
business.
SUMMER EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEP.asp
The Summer Experience Program provides a
variety of summer positions in the Ontario
Public Service, its related agencies, and
community groups.
Humber College Career Services
NORTH CAMPUS: Academic & Career Success Centre, Learning Resource Commons, First Floor, 416.675.6622 ext. 5030
LAKESHORE CAMPUS: Career Centre, H201, 416.675.6622 ext. 5028
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PROTECT YOURSELF THIS SUMMER
SAFETY TIPS:
Other Helpful Sites to Check Out:
1. There are hazards in every work
place- you, the young worker - are
especially at risk.
SUMMER JOBS SERVICE
www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/jobseekers/sjs.html
2. You need to be able to identify
hazards in your workplace.
CANADA JOBS
www.canadajobs.com/
3. You have the legal right to protect
your health and safety.
COOL JOBS CANADA
www.cooljobscanada.com/
4. Your employer has the legal
responsibility to make sure your
workplace is healthy and safe.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TORONTO
www.yes.on.ca
5. Your employer must ensure you
have information and required
training or equipment to protect
yourself.
6. If you are injured or become sick at
the workplace, you must report it to
your supervisor.
7. Don’t gamble with your life! No job
is worth it.
Humber College Career Services
NORTH CAMPUS: Academic & Career Success Centre, Learning Resource Commons, First Floor, 416.675.6622 ext. 5030
LAKESHORE CAMPUS: Career Centre, H201, 416.675.6622 ext. 5028
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