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Helpful Job-Searching Hints for Teen
Job-Seekers
Helpful Job-Searching Hints for Teen Job-Seekers
Finding a summer job is a rite of passage for many teens, and
while some years it may easier to find a job than others, the
bottom line is that finding a job -- even a summer job -- takes
planning, effort, and determination. And while looking for a
job in the classified ads may work for a small number of teens,
here are better alternative ways to find work.
Always avoided your parent's friends? Now's the time to get to
know them better. Networking -- talking -- with as many adults
(family, friends, neigborhors, etc.) as you can is best way to
find a job, any job. Learn more about the power of
networking.
You thought school was over? Think again. Now is the time to
learn all you need about job-hunting because it's going to be
harder than ever before to get a job. Learn more about
job-hunting basics.
How's your spelling and grammar? Better brush up. Take the time
to prepare or update your resume -- you'll need it when you go
on job interviews. Check out these resume resources and sample
resumes.
Put away those short skirts and thrift-store clothes. When you
talk with potential employers, you need to dress your best and
look professional, not like you're going on a date or lounging
around the house. Learn how to dress for success.
Turn off the television or video games and hit the street. A
good way to look for summer jobs is going to the human
resources department or manager of as many stores and offices
in your town. Dress professionally and bring lots of copies of
your resume.
Thought you were done competing with your older siblings? Nope.
Teens are being squeezed out of traditional jobs this summer as
more experienced workers are forced to take whatever jobs they
can find.
If you love the outdoors, you may have better luck. As summer
tourism picks up, there will be jobs in water parks, camps, and
other hospitality-related companies and organizations.
Love the Net? Then use it -- to a point. There are a number of
teen summer job and camp sites, but don't make this method your
sole method of job-hunting. Check out these teen summer job
sites.
No matter how bad it gets, keep smiling. Studies show employers
look for these things in teens: enthusiasm, positive attitude,
hard-working, friendly, and on-time.
by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D. -
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