Sue Scheff: Teens and Summer Jobs
A Guide for Teens: How to Find a Summer or Part-Time Job by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D. Even if summer vacation is still a few months away for most teens, now is the time to plan and lay a foundation for landing that cool summer job you really want. Some caveats: This article is really geared to older high school and college teens, with a focus on summer jobs, not internships. For younger teens (under 15), check out another article I wrote, Job Ideas for Teens 15 and Younger: Beyond Babysitting . For college students looking for internship tips, we’re working on such an article, but for now, please visit: Quintessential Careers: College Internship Resources . The Action Plan for Teens Wanting a Summer JobThe first step you need to do is decide on the summer job you want or need -– in terms of the type of job, the location, the hours, the pay. You may not be able to find a job that meets all your needs, but given the current employment situation you should strive to find one that meets as ...