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MAY 2009
Sitter Newsletter
5 Quick Tips to Land Summer Jobs
 

The summer job postings have already started appearing on Sittercity, which means that parents will soon be flooded with applications from sitters looking for seasonal work, just like you. So how can you stand out against the pack and make sure you land one of those great jobs? Use these quick tips to help give you an edge.

  1. Start looking NOW -- don't wait.
  2. Update your availability calendar on your profile.
  3. Bring a written schedule of your vacations with you to interviews.
  4. Bring a list of summertime activities with you to interviews.
  5. Send a thank-you email as a follow-up to an interview.

Get the details surrounding these tips to make the most of your job search.




Find Free Accommodations and Make Worldwide Connections

Summer means travel, and travel means spending money. We love summer vacations, but sometimes the costs hinder those travel opportunities. Unless you use CouchSurfing, that is.

CouchSurfing.com is a secure, worldwide network of friendly people who offer up their couches for travelers visiting their local area. Your host may pick you up from the airport and show you around, or they can back off and let you do your own thing. It's about community, education and relationships as much as it's about the free accommodations. But most importantly, safety is the top priority. There are vouching and verification systems, references, testimonials and more. Safe, friendly and free -- sounds like summer's looking up.

Learn about how you can find free accommodations on CouchSurfing.com.

Find Fabulous Web Finds on Kirtsy

We all have that one go-to site we can always rely on to feature the best articles, the most interesting news and the most relevant tips. Wait, you haven't found that awesome one-stop site yet? Then you need to check out kirtsy.

Kirtsy.com is a female-focused site where women submit, share and comment on the best of the Web. From the top 10 trends for summer to the confessions of a bailout wife, kirtsy can keep you busy for hours. You'll find content from journalists, bloggers, experts, moms, editors and ladies just like you. Browse the categories to stay entertained and informed, or post your own Web favorites to share with the community.

See what's being featured on kirtsy.com today.