Job Seekers Guide

Oxbow Bend, Snake River

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

When you’re thinking about embarking on a most excellent adventure, you’re bound to have some questions. We’ve compiled these resources to help you plan, prepare, and daydream. There’s a little bit of everything – from a first-hand account of what it’s like to work for a ski resort to tips on when where and how to score that great gig.

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USA Work Visas

Job Seekers Guide, Work in the USA

Are you a non-US citizen interested in working in the United States? In order to work for the employers listed on CoolWorks, you will need to have the appropriate work visa.

Employee Housing and Meals

Job Seekers Guide

One great perk about seasonal work is that many positions come along with a room and board scenario to make the logistics of moving somewhere new for a job much easier and more convenient for the job seeker.

How Many Applications & When You’ll Hear Back

Job Seekers Guide

There’s some real wisdom in that old saying, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” A lot like an easter egg hunt, there are many colorful and exciting job opportunities on CoolWorks – and you should take a shot a those that strike your fancy.

If You Can’t Commit to a Full Season

Job Seekers Guide

Employers need staff to cover their entire season, so many will hire a combination of full season staff, early season staff and late season staff. In our experience, preference is given to those who can work the entire season – but there are plenty of short season opportunities out…

Veterans – Jobs In Great Places could be just what you’re looking for!

Job Seekers Guide

Returning service personnel may find that a seasonal Job In A Great Place might be just the ticket to explore a new part of the country, or to put a newly acquired job skill to work. With employee housing and meal plans on-site with many of the employers on…

5 Outstanding Reasons to Work in A National Park

Job Seekers Guide

Here are five great reasons why you should do yourself a favor and trade that vacation of a lifetime for a seasonal job in a National Park. Spend an entire summer working and living in one of mother nature’s masterpieces!

Ski Life – Working at a Ski Resort

Job Seekers Guide

Seeking that 100+ day season? Short of not working at all, to maximize your on-snow days, working at a ski resort is the gig for you. Some resorts also have relationships with nearby ski areas to offer reciprocal lift ticket benefits to their employees, allowing opportunities to…

Value Gained Through Volunteering

Job Seekers Guide

While some view volunteerism as an opportunity to “give back” to society, my experience as a volunteer changed the way in which I viewed the world and the way in which I wanted to interact. Volunteerism was a true gift, and an experience I would recommend again and again.

Thoughts on Camp

Job Seekers Guide

If there is any desire to work with children in your heart, then don’t pass up the opportunity to go to CAMP! Don’t just sit at home this summer – look for a camp that interests you, and get ready for a summer of significance!