How Teens Can Find a Job
Teens can find a job in a variety of fields, from retail to customer service. Many employers actually prefer to hire teenagers for minimum-wage jobs where a high turnover is expected. Also, employers that hire teens are accustomed to working around school schedules. Check your state's laws regarding work permits for teens under 18. The federal government requires that teens be at least 14 to get a job. Teens should always visit the place they want to work and ask to speak to a manager face-to-face. Teens should be prepared to interview and fill out an application right there and then.
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Retail
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Teens can visit their local malls or clothing shops, especially ones that market to younger crowds. Retail stores like Forever 21 hire teens, especially during high seasons like winter holiday time. Accessory stores that market to teen girls, and shoe stores that market to teen boys are good places for teens to get hired. Superstores like Walmart and Target also hire teens to work weekends, after school and during summers.
Fast Food
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McDonald's, Taco Bell, Del Taco, Burger King and pizza places are always hiring teens and may have opportunities for advancement. Teens can start off at one of these jobs and get valuable training and experience in cash handling and customer service.
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Recreation
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Teens can check their city websites and recreation centers to see if there are job opportunities for lifeguards, camp counselors or landscaping work. Some of these jobs are seasonal-type gigs.
Movie Theaters
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Movie theaters are a great place for teens to work, where jobs as cashiers, maintenance and concession workers are available. Some movie theater companies also have room for advancement, where teens can become assistant managers or work in other supervisory roles.
Tourism
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Teens should visit their local hotels, amusement parks, museums and zoos to find jobs that may be available. These types of tourism spots always need housekeeping, landscaping, concession workers, hosts and hostesses, and cashiers.
Child Care
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Working as babysitters and nannies is also a good starting point for teens looking for a job. Teens can advertise their services online or through flyers.
Schools
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Teens should check their school district websites for jobs, because some school districts hire teens to work after school as custodians or teacher assistants in elementary, middle and high schools. These jobs are often offered as a "work study" for teens in high school.
Restaurants
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Full-service restaurants often hire teens to work as waiters, waitresses, hostesses and busboys. An added perk of these types of jobs is the cash tips.
Pet Care
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Teens can find jobs at local pet stores, or open their own mini-businesses by walking dogs or feeding fish and cats for people who are out of town.
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