The chances of finding a casual holiday job in the summer very much depends on where you live because if you live in an area with high tourist numbers there will inevitably be the call for waiting and bar staff to cater for the increased business in these areas. If, however you live in a more rural location finding a summer job can be trickier as there are fewer restaurants and hotels in the locality.

One idea is to post on social media community groups in your area that you are looking for summer work as someone may know of a vacancy that you could apply for. Make clear the type of work you are interested in if you have a preference and state the times you are available to work.

Enquiring in local shops and businesses as to any vacancies may be worthwhile and putting an advertisement in the local newsagents is also a valuable strategy. Fruit and vegetable picking are traditionally a job that is undertaken by casual summer staff and can be a tiring but pleasant way to spend the summer. Many people find that good friends are made when working in this way even though the pay is not substantial.