by Victoria Rose Perkins

Created on: January 08, 2009   Last Updated: December 22, 2011

Teenagers searching for summer jobs need to start early. It is a good idea to start filling out applications as early as April because if you wait too long, the jobs could all be taken.

There are a variety of job choices teeanagers can explore. Ask yourself, what am I good at? What kind of work would I like to do? Do I want to work for an employer or work for myself. If you answer these truthfully, you will have a better chance at getting that summer job.

When you go for interviews, dress neatly and make good eye contact with the future employer. You will be one step ahead of the next one, if you listen and answer all questions honestly. Do a little homework on the place of employment you are applying to. At the end of most interviews, you will be asked "Do you have any questions?" If you have researched a little ahead of time, you can come up with a question or two about the business or you can say, "No thank you on the question, however I did learn that your company (insert a nice comment) and I know I will like working here!"

This tells the employer you have a real interest in working for their business. It shows motivation and all employers want to hire motivated people.

Places to search

1. Being a camp counselor can be very rewarding work. Helping to mentor younger children will give you a jump-start on learning leadership skills, social skills and conflict resolutions (which can happen between children sometimes) and you will experience a full and happy summer. Go online and search for organizations that provide summer camping activities. This can be a "day camp" or camping full scale.

2. Landscaping and Lawn care: There is always a need for good workers in this field. You can start your own business by making your own business cards on the computer advertising what services you offer. Even if you decide just to mow lawns you can build up a reputation for being responsible and a hard worker. Go to your neighbors with your offer. Most folks hate mowing their own lawns and don't want to pay high-priced landscapers. Place ads on all bulletin boards around your town.

3. Do you get good grades? Why not build your own business offering tutoring services to children in lower grades who are struggling with math or reading. You can offer to work with the younger kids for so much per hour. Ask your school guidance counselor for referrals and then make an appointment with the parents and offer your services.

4. Restaurant work: The jobs offered here are usually

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