by Frank Donatone

Created on: September 29, 2007

Teen Jobs - Search Tips

A job site for teens - http://www.snagajob.com/.

I found the above site to be a great place to look for companies that employ teens. It has more than 100,000 full- and part-time jobs across the country. That includes seasonal and holiday jobs.

Below are some other hints and tip for finding your first job:

1. Use the internet. Thats how I found the above site for my son who is 16. Even if you don't find a job from their listings they give you some great advice and ideas.

2. Networking - ask your school's guidance office to assist you with your search. Go to your parents, friends, friend's parents, your local chamber of commerce and even your church. Many jobs are obtained through referrals so let everyone know that you are looking.

3. Try the large corporations like IBM who employ summer student interns. Big companies are also great places to learn about corporate cultures.

4. Go out and pound the pavement. Do like my son and go from store to store in your neighborhood. Employers respect ambitious teens. Also, personal appearances make a difference. Obvious advice but not always followed. Ask for the store manager and fill out an application even if there are no positions open at the time.

5. You might also have to sacrifice some of your free time. Obviously a lot of teen jobs require weekend work. So be ready for that question from a potential employer.

6. Remember, it takes time to find a job. Don't give up. After an interview send the manager a thank you letter. It can make a difference in getting or losing a job.

Below are some job options for teens:

Retail/Cashier
Hospitality (hotels, tourist sites, etc.)
Restaurants (from greeting to clean-up)
Office assistant
Resort jobs (ski, beach, amusement parks)
Yard work/lawn maintenance
Camp counselor (including day camps)
Household chores and cleaning
Car washing/detailing
House painting
Data entry
Summer school tutoring
City or town jobs
Park maintenance
Hospital/health care office work
Child care/babysitting
Errands/deliveries
Museums/cultural attractions
Grocery clerk

Remember, even if your job is not your dream job it is still worth the experience. Best of luck in the hunt !

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