How
To Find Good Summer Jobs
By
Renee Ward, Founder, Teens4Hire.org
Summer
job opportunities for those 18 and older will be the greatest.
For 16-17 year olds, the job market will be very competitive.
Fewer paying jobs will be available for 14-15 year olds according
to Renee Ward, founder of http://www.teens4hire.org
The
jobless rate for teens 16-19 has increased steadily since the
year 2000 but there are encouraging signs that 2005 will have
more openings teens could fill.
"We've
noticed more 'we're hiring' signs at places that traditionally
have hired teens and several companies in this sector have announced
increased hiring plans for the summer. For example, travel and
tourism is up and that means more openings at amusement parks,
vacation spots, parks and recreational areas," Ward says.
High
grade point averages and good interpersonal skills will help those
16 and older, but current U.S. child labor laws restrict the kinds
of jobs and hours teens aged 14-15 can work.
What
To Expect
Teens
should not expect to be handed a paying job. They will have to
earn it. Ward says, "There are more teens seeking jobs than
jobs available and companies still tell us that they'd prefer
to hire older workers instead of teens because they feel teens
are not prepared for the workplace."
Businesses
prefer hiring older workers for their education, maturity and
previous work experience.
"Teens
can improve their odds of landing a job if they show that they
are self-motivated, willing to work hard, have a positive attitude,
are reliable, have the basic education required to do the job
and understand the needs of the business," says Ward.
She
says a neat appearance, an accurate application, a firm hand-shake
and eye contact also help.
Top
10 Places To Find A Summer Job
1)
City, County, State and other government-run Youth Programs
2) Vacation and Tourism spots
- Hotels/Resorts
- Parks and recreational areas
- Swimming pools, golf courses and campground facilities
- Day and summer camps
- Amusement/Theme/Entertainment parks
- Museums, Zoos and Aquariums
3) Airport concession firms
4) Childcare and Eldercare providers
5) Health care facilities
6) Business services (including)
- Moving and packing companies
- Pool and spa companies
- Lawn care and other maintenance companies
7) Construction companies
8) Movie theaters
9) Fast food and restaurant establishments
- Ice cream parlors, juice bars
10) Clothing and accessory stores
From
Teens4Hire.org
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