According to gossip, young people would no longer want to work, preferring to have time for themselves rather than toiling all day long. If the relationship to work and mentalities have certainly evolved, the young generation is not made up only of shirkers as some claim. To find out, head to 4 Bis, the youth information center in Rennes where a forum devoted to summer jobs was held this Wednesday followingnoon. Because, four months before the start of the summer season, the hunt is already open with hundreds of positions to be filled in the Rennes basin and its surroundings.
With their CVs in hand, Youri and Garance attentively consult the job offers posted on the bulletin boards. “We are not looking for a particular job or sector,” the two students say. We know that it’s sometimes difficult to find a summer job, so don’t be too difficult. »
A way to “occupy your days”
Like them, many of the young people we meet cast wide nets to get a job. Some sectors that provide a lot of seasonal jobs, however, put off some candidates. “I don’t see myself working in the restaurant business, even though I know there are plenty of offers,” emphasizes Noé. I think the rhythm would be too much speed for me and in addition it is often in staggered hours. Despite unsuccessful searches for three summers in a row, the young man is nonetheless motivated to land a seasonal job this year. “Like everyone else, of course I want to earn some money,” he says. And any experience is good to take too, whatever the field. »
In civic service, Hadidja, originally from Mayotte, is also trying to put some money aside to finance her studies. She also sees the summer job as an opportunity “to acquire new skills and refine her professional project. For others like Isis, 17, it’s also a way to “fill up your days.” “Because it can be a long two-month vacation when you have nothing planned,” says the teenager, who is primarily looking for a job related to children.
Some campsites accommodate seasonal workers
A few meters away, François Collet has a stand to recruit “his future talents”. Responsible for several Mirabel campsites in Saint-Cast-le-Guildo (Côtes-d’Armor), he offers many positions for the summer as receptionist, animator, maintenance worker or lifeguard. And even if finding seasonal workers has become increasingly difficult, he is not particularly worried regarding the coming season. “Unlike other sectors, we have the advantage of providing accommodation for our seasonal workers,” he says. This allows us to attract candidates who are not necessarily from the area, because we know that housing can be a hindrance for some. In addition, the setting is nice because we are by the sea.”
An argument that does not leave insensitive Rose, 16, who is unfortunately still too young to apply. “But as soon as I’m 18, I send my CV directly,” she smiles. This allows you to feel a bit on vacation while working. »
