Introduction
Getting a summer job is a great idea for any teen that would like to earn their own money and gain some experience and knowledge in various career fields. Summer jobs are sometimes seasonal in nature but they do provide a great stepping stone for teens. There are some basic tips that any teen needs to know when looking for summer jobs.
Step 1
If you are a teen that is looking for jobs you can do in the summer, you have nothing to fear because there are many different options in summer jobs that you will be able to find. Before you really get too deeply involved in looking for jobs, you must first decide what you want to do. Ask yourself questions like:
- What type of work do I want to do?
- What skills do I have that will allow me to be successful in a job?
- What hours can I work?
- Do I have the necessary transportation to get to and from the job?
- Do I have any references I can include when applying for jobs?
You may not be able to find the perfect job, but at least you can find something suitable that may not meet your every want, but the experience you gain and paycheck you earn will provide basic needs. Looking for jobs can be a time consuming process so you will need to make sure you prepare in advance.
Step 2
The next thing you will want to do before you begin looking for jobs is take few moments and analyze what skills you may have. Think about what you can do, what training you may have had and what you may have learned in school that could be considered an asset to your skills list. You may want to write these down on a piece of paper so you can have them handy. Once you have all of that in order, it’s time to move on and get ready to complete the next step.
Step 3
Now that you have an idea of what skills you bring to the table when looking for jobs, it’s time to make a resume. This is the first step in keeping your information all in one place so you can access it and update when necessary. You can use Microsoft Word or any word processing program and type all of your information in a document. If you are unfamiliar with this process, there are templates in Microsoft Word that will give you options once you open a new document.
For resume tips and additional information about making a great resume, you may visit the advice section on Monster.com. The direct link is www.career-advice.monster.com. Not only is Monster a great site for finding jobs, it is a wonderful referral source for learning about resume writing, interview processes and more.
Step 4
By now, you should have an idea of where you want to work, what you want to do and your resume should be neatly prepared and ready to show off to potential employers. Looking for jobs is what you will be doing next. A great place to begin your job hunting process is with neighbors, friends, family or anyone that may have a connection or know someone who works in a company you may want to work for. This is a great way to get information on jobs that may be available within the company.
Step 5
It’s now time to start looking in classified ad sections of your local newspaper and any other publications that may contain job listings in the area which you want to work. Follow up on any job lead that interests you and don’t forget to use some of the online job banks such as:
You may also want to see if the companies you are interested in may have a website where you can apply right online.
Making sure you are prepared in advance makes looking for jobs a process that is much easier than it would be had you not taken time to prepare in advance!
Tips
Make sure your resume and any job application you fill out are all neat and complete!
