More about Alaska
Can I get a job in Alaska?
By Leon Unruh / Alaska.com
Summer jobs are available in the lodging and dining industries. Hiring is generally done in the spring and early summer.
Keep an eye on the Anchorage Daily News classified ads and other job-market information available through the classified ads.
Alaska's seafood industry is legendary for making some boat crews wealthy almost overnight. But many seafood jobs require long hours in packing plants, often in remote locations, and pay workers $8 to $12 an hour. Realistic, practical information about openings and qualifications can be obtained from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Here's practical advice about getting a good start in Alaska: Have a job lined up before you move here. The cost of living is high, and it costs a lot to move back if things don't work out.
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