Help For Teens Looking For Jobs!
These are the most effective strategies for finding jobs as a teenager in this highly competitive market
. Put these simple structures in place and you will have no problem finding jobs.
1. My advice to young people looking for a summer job/internship is to use not only your own social network but also your parents' social network. There is an old adage, "it's not what you know but who you know". Although it is not totally true-in the end the "what you know" will be the primary factor in keeping a job--the "who you know" can open the door just enough to get your foot in. Use connections. Network. In the "old days", if a student needed a summer job and his dad was in business, dad would make a few phone calls to his associates to see if they had any positions available. Today's dad is probably LinkedIn and his network has grown from a dozen or so people to hundreds of people. In one click, he can reach the people he has done business with to see if they have any suitable openings.
2.Teens should think about starting their own job. Take landscaping as an example: People are trying to save money, but they might not be ready to give up their yard-service. Teens can offer a great value since they have much less overhead, both in personal expenses and in business overhead. Starting a business takes a bit of leg-work, but as always a personal recommendation is the best way in. Start with family friends and neighbors - and expand from there.
3.Apply now. Do not wait until school gets out. While 74 percent of hiring managers with available positions expect to have their positions filled by May, this is a case where proactive job seekers will have a leg up on their completion.
4. Cast your net wide. Let family and friends know that you are seeking a summer job, and do not limit yourself to one or two opportunities - this is not the year to be picky.
5.Teens should consider establishments that typically begin hiring at 16 years old. These include fast-food restaurants, movie theaters and grocery stores.
6.College students should return to places where they have been employed previously. According to the survey, hiring managers say that 65 percent of their seasonal staff will be returning workers. Make contact now with a previous employer to see if they might need you again.
7.Look at getting a job at a summer camp! mysummers is a great resource!
8.Check out myfirstpaycheck, an educational employment site started by teens to help their peers find jobs.
9.Months before you want the job, start networking with people who do the job you want by visiting all kinds of places you'd like to work and introducing yourself in a friendly way to managers and owners. Ask them about the company and show interest...Also find adults who can connect you, especially friends' parents who know you and can pick up the phone and call another trusted adult about you. Adults can help you network when they open up their contacts to you...BUT be ready with a simple resume and even a personal business card that you can get free from places like Vista Print...It can simply have your name and Student...and a photo of you.
10.The YMCA and local health clubs have numerous summer-long camps for all ages and needs huge numbers of teen workers, also many colleges conduct summer camps such as our Discovery College where we use teens as student assistants in classrooms and as general helpers. Many country clubs also have expanded attendance during the summer and add staff in the pool area, golf course and food service. Students should not forget that many parents have no day care for older children in the summer and are seeking older teens and college students to watch their children. I would advise putting out flyers in your neighborhood, at your church and asking parents to share with their friends. Have references available as well.
11.Good students should not overlook the opportunity to make money tutoring young students or teaching a skill or coaching--guitar, tennis, soccer, math,etc. Many parents would like to get extra help for their kids during the summer in areas where they may be weak. Same tactic, flyers in your neighborhood, church, friends of parents. Have references and check on identity/references of any one inquiring about your services before going to a home where you are not familiar with the people. Take a parent on the first visit.
Specific places to look:
1.Traditional Jobs
2.Hotel and Resorts
3.Theme Parks
4.Tennis Club/Golf Club
5.Local Restaurants and Businesses
6.Park and Recreation Departments have Summer Job Programs.
7. Local Government Summer Job Programs.
8. Federal Government has Job Programs.
9. Camp Counselor
This is a built in summer job if they like you.
Go to the camp you attended as a child and apply. The pay isn't great but you also do not have any expenses.
10. Work in a family business.
11. Go on campus for the Summer Session.
Taking classes will guarantee you graduate on time or early. Take a difficult class so you can concentrate on one class. Take one difficult class and one fun elective.
12. Community College
First check with your school to see if they accept credits. Community College has great professors that might have a teaching style that works for you.
Community College credits are less expensive so you can save some tuition money
13. Internships
Explore early in the spring, businesses that offer internships in areas of your interest. They may hire you when you graduate if you impress them during your teen/college years.Experience is worth more to you than pay. You can put this on your resume and have references.
14. Volunteer
Inner City programs
Habitat for Humanity - Local and Foreign opportunities
i-to-i Volunteer Vacations
15.Intensive Language Programs
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Mark Andrews, ABD3LLC
Rick Mades
Austin Lavin
Trish Rubin
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