Summer work

Jobs Good things about working Bad things about working

Waiter /Waitress Meet friendly people Boring

Shop assistant Earn money Have to get up early

Summer camp helper Have something to write on a CV Rules and bosses

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Questions

A B

1. you ever / have / a part-time job? 1. you / like / work this summer?

2. Where / you / work? 2. Why / why not?

3. What / you / do there? 3. What / your dream summer job?

4. What / the other people like? 4. Why?

5. What / the boss like? 5. easy / find / summer work / where you live?

6. / you work there again / if / have the chance 6. What / you do with the money / if / work this summer

7. What / the best thing / working there? 7. What skills / experience / you have?

8. What / the worst thing / working there? 8. you / good worker?

Adverts

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Campsite requires summer workers.

Reception staff will need to be smartly dressed, polite and be able to speak at least one foreign language (French, German or Italian).

Other staff need to be hard working and willing to do any work needed including cleaning, grass cutting and night security.

Reception staff pay: ₤9.50 an hour.

Other staff: ₤7 an hour (₤10 at night)

The number of days and hours worked is up to individuals. Work as much or as little as you wish.

Lifeguards needed for outdoor swimming pool.

We need trained lifeguards aged 16+ to look after swimmers at a busy, summer pool. You must be reliable with lifesaving and swimming qualifications.

The pool is open every day from 9am-6pm and you will be expected to be at work from 8.30am-6.30pm.

₤8.50 an hour plus free entry to the pool on your days off.

Beachside cafe needs kitchen staff. Duties include washing up, clearing tables, cleaning the café.

We need hard working, reliable people who can work weekends. You will work from 8am-2pm or 2pm-8pm five days a week including Saturday and Sunday.

Pay is ₤5 an hour plus one free meal after you finish your day's work.

Summer Camp needs social organisers to organise sports activities and evening fun for 11-16 year old language students.

We need outgoing, friendly people aged 17-21. You will be working from 2pm-midnight (the students have language classes in the mornings.)

Free meals and accommodation + ₤50 a week. Each camp is 2 weeks long. Work on one camp or all summer.

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