05/27/2026
Summer Jobs & Pitfalls ☀️
Do you have a job or are looking for one this summer? Here are some red flags to look out for 🚩
The job asking you to pay for equipment / training 🔬
Employers seeking unpaid labor 🧹
Promises that seem to good to be true 💸
Swipe through the slides to learn more!
Accessibility Descriptions:
Page 1: Title Page - Displays the title “Summer Jobs and Pitfalls”, the UC Merced Bobcat Statue, and a Capybara surfing on a wave
Page 2: Displays the title “Money out of your pocket”, the subtitle “Having you pay for equipment and promising to reimburse later is a red flag to look out for”, and a capybara lying in cash
Page 3: Displays the title “Unpaid Labor”, the subtitle bullet points “asked to work over-time without conversation, no breaks, no protocol for sick / vacation days, ‘internships’ (unpaid with no opportunity for training or development)”, and seven capybaras cleaning
Page 4: Displays the title “Too good to be true”, the subtitle bullet points “Fast hiring without interviews, lack of info during onboarding, overly high salary promises, no written offer”, images of red flags, a capybara with a magnifying glass, “we are hiring” signs, and a join our team text bubble
