Though the objective of a summer job is to earn money, most summer positions offer great opportunities for developing skills and competencies that will serve you well in future job searches and in your overall career development. The following sections provide some ideas and resources for your summer job search. For assistance with your quest for summer employment, schedule an appointment with a counselor at Undergraduate Career Services. In addition to providing assistance with your job search strategies, we can also help you think through your long-term goals and place your upcoming summer experience into this larger context. If your main goal for the summer is to make money, don't necessarily rule out an internship.
Many internships provide monetary compensation.