As flip flops, palm trees and pool parties fill the minds of UNC students, so does a less relaxing topic – summer jobs.
“If you don’t have a summer job yet, start looking today,” said Jacquelyn Gist, assistant director of University Career Services.
Students hoping to work off-campus should consider Franklin Street restaurants such as Panera Bread or Spanky’s Restaurant and Bar.
Panera’s prospective employees can apply online year-round, marketing department employee Elana Jones said.
“If we have more business and we need more employees, we would hire more,” she said. “It’s definitely more of a need thing than a seasonal thing.”
Spanky’s, which employs primarily students, experiences a rise in applications during the summer, said manager Gavin Toth.
In addition to restaurants, Gist recommended students consider working at camps, parks, day cares and the YMCA.
Gist said students should utilize Careerolina, a UCS database, for more information on job listings, career fairs and recruiting.
The largest on-campus employers are CTOPS, Housing and Residential Education, Campus Recreation and University Libraries – although summer positions are filling quickly, according to Gist.
