If you are pursuing a career in animal care or just love animals, it can be rewarding to find a summer job working as an animal caretaker. Although there are plenty of paying jobs in this field, there are also many volunteer opportunities available. Volunteer work can be valuable on your resume indicating your dedication to this career.
Instructions
1. Do a little research to find out what exactly these jobs entail. You may find that you are only interested in certain aspects of animal care taking. For instance, you may want to deal only with healthy animals rather than sick and/or abused animals. In this case, focus your efforts into pet sitting rather than volunteering at a shelter.
2. Decide on geographical area and required pay. Consider how far away from home you want to work. If you are looking for a job close to home, visit your local animal shelters, zoos and veterinary hospitals. If your neighborhood has many pets, consider offering pet sitting services to your neighbors. If you have the option of temporarily residing elsewhere over the summer, it may increase your odds of landing the animal care taking position you desire. Search the Internet for job opportunities available to you in other areas.
3. Research the specific positions available to you. Thoroughly research the animal caretaker jobs that interest you. Use the Internet, your local library or interview with people who have held those positions. Ask at the interview if you could see the resume and cover letter that landed them the job. Contact the employer to hear specifically what they are looking for in an animal caretaker. Be sure to fully understand the duties.
4. Apply for the job. If the employer only requires a job application to be completed, be sure to write as neatly as possible and provide complete and accurate information. If the job you are applying for requires a cover letter and resume, start with the cover letter. The cover letter is the first impression you'll leave on the prospective employer.
5. Create and provide a bold resume. Don't construct one that is busied by too much information or rambling. You can elaborate on your abilities and character at the interview. If you don't have any career experience in the field focus on any personal experience you may have or character strengths that are desirable for that job.
6. Prepare for an interview. Ask other people who have applied for a similar job for tips and insights about the interview. Try to put yourself in the employer's position and envision the questions they may ask. After all of your preparation there is no doubt you will be great at your interview. Just remember to relax and the job is yours.
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