Jobs For Teens
Learning how to work is extremely important. But finding jobs for teens can be extremely challenging. 
Your parents and grandparents are among your greatest resources. You could also check with other adults such as a neighbor, school teacher, or someone at your church.
3 questions to ask adults:
What Defines a "Typical” Teen Job? Typical jobs for teens could be working at the local burger joint, mowing lawns, hauling sprinkler pipe (I live in a farming community), baby sitting, or delivering newspapers. But it can also include great jobs; jobs that give a teen some real world experience and teach them career skills that can last a lifetime. If you are interested in teaching as a career, then tutoring students could make a great teen job. How about a career in healthcare? Check out your local hospital for job opportunities. The experience of being in a hospital job can go far. Are there any FUN jobs for teens? Sure there are! If you're interested in having fun at your job, try looking for employers that do what you love. For example, do you love pets? Then go to the local zoo or pet shop. How about swimming? Then naturally check out your public swimming pool. Too often teens get in a rut and just go after the “typical jobs for teens," but there's so much more out there. Be willing to learn new skills, discover your passions, and make money! 5 Hints to Help You Get a Job
1st—Be Service-Oriented An employer knows you need money, and there’s nothing wrong with that objective; but don’t let that be your main reason. It’s rare for a teenager to say, “I am not experienced, so I know I am a risk for you. I will work for free until you either feel my work is worth pay or you want to let me go.” Develop the unselfish attitude of wanting to help your employer more than yourself. This attitude will win you a job almost every time (and a pay raise, too!). 2nd—Consider the Employer’s Point of View If you’re applying in person without an appointment, always ask, “Is this a convenient time to talk, or may I come back?” Learn about the business before you apply. Know the busy hours, and then arrange your school schedule accordingly. You could be just what the boss is looking for, but if you can’t work his hours, you won’t be hired. Be creative! Perhaps some windows could use a cleaning or the front entry needs to be swept. Look for jobs to do. 3rd—Come Prepared Know how to pronounce the name of the business as well as the name of the owner or manager doing the interviewing. Do some homework before you apply. Bring a typed letter of recommendation from a former employer or a friend who knows your work capability. A résumé of past work experience and school activities is also impressive and helpful. Get good grades in school. This shows the employer that you care and can achieve. Involvement in school activities can also help. School involvement and leadership positions tell him you probably work well with people and can handle responsibility. Live high standards. An employer has to hire employees who are honest in every way. A person who cheats himself in life by drinking, smoking, swearing, lying, being dishonest, or not following a high moral code,will probably cheat his employer, too. Ask questions during the interview. This tells the employer you want to learn. The interview is a time for both employer and applicant to decide if the job is right for the potential employee. 4th—Arrive Well-Groomed Dress neatly. Let your clothes say, “I care.” Don’t wear levis, T-shirts, or overly casual clothes to an interview. Look bright! Smile! Act happy! Show some energy! If you drag yourself in and slumped over, you won’t have a chance, no matter what your qualifications are. Speak up! Talk clearly and with confidence. Look the employer in the eye, and speak so he can hear you the first time. If you are calling on the telephone, speak clearly. State your name and the purpose for your call. Sound enthusiastic and intelligent! 5th—Be a Solution, Not a Problem Look for ways to improve the business, and offer yourself as the solution. Maintain the “service” attitude of “What can I do to help you succeed?” rather than “What can you do for me?” or “How much will you pay me?” Be flexible. Let the boss know you are willing to be where you are needed. Be a worker! That’s how to get a job and keep one! If an employer hires you on a trial basis, work your hardest! Don’t wait to be told what to do. Keep your eye open for what to move on to next, even if it’s dusting! Interestingly enough, to an employer there are many requirements that rate higher on the priority list than skill. Basically, an employer is looking for someone who can help him be more successful, and that also goes for enthusiasm, unselfish attitude, hard work, and honesty. Learn more about jobs for teens. Websites With Jobs for Teens Info
Teens in Tutoring – http://www.JobsForTeensinTutoring.com/ Teen Job Search – http://jobsearch.about.com/od/teenstudentgrad.htm Teen Job Sites – http://jobsearch.about.com/od/a/teenjobsites.htm Snag a Job – http://www.snagajob.com/teen-jobs/first-job.aspx
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