Students looking for summer jobs should not be waiting to begin their search as the competition is on for employment and internships.

Resumes should already be sent out, said Mary Myers, associate director for campus and employer relations in Career Services. She added it’s always good to start early.

Myers said many full-time employees are losing their jobs, and they are the ones who are competing with graduating students. She said students will do just fine in the hiring process since they are new to the field and have so much to offer.

“Students have new skills, and many industries are still hiring,” Myers said.

Career Counselor Phyllis Naffziger said students should keep their options open and use networking to help them find a job.

“Students should keep an open mind, and don’t be set on one area,” she said.

Freshman undecided major Melanie Prescott said she is looking for a job over spring break. She plans on handing out resumes to multiple retail and food services.

“It’s hard to find a job,” Prescott said. “I will take any I can find.”

Naffziger commonly offers advice to students on how to write a good resume. It should be free from grammatical and spelling errors. Resumes should be read by others and should be presented well.

Career Services offers help to students in the areas of: resume and cover letter writing, on-campus job interviews, interviewing practice and workshops on networking and job searches. The career counselors offer help and advice for students on resume writing and choosing the right career path.

Naffziger said a student should list their leadership, degree and achievements on a resume. Counselors can help, but only students can write it.

“It’s telling your story,” Naffziger said. “You’re saying this is what I have done.”