Jobs for Teenagers

If you are a teenager aged 17 or 18 years then you are a bit lucky because there are more employers which have jobs for you rather if you are under 17. But keep in mind that the number of job offers is still not comparable with the number of teenagers who want to work, so the competition in finding jobs for teenagers becomes harder now.

There are some people misuse this situation by providing fake job vacancy ad which is designed only to collect addresses, phone numbers and even your money. Do not pay anyone who are offering you a help to find you a job because they might be scam - unless you really know if they are acknowledged head hunter. Contacting directly the company whether they are posting a job ad will help you to avoid false job vacancy as well.

Nowadays many teenagers are working in areas in which customer service is in demand such as food industry and entertainment which usually hire teenagers especially during holiday season when lots of people spend their money for shopping and refreshing. Teenagers under 18 are not allowed to work in coal mining, manufacturing, or in any other jobs which are classified as hazardous. Some work places that hire teenagers are amusement park, casual dining restaurant, fast food restaurant, movie theater, school, summer camp, golf course, grocery, department store or ice cream parlor.

Generally, a teenager can begin his/her career as a cashier, teacher's assistant, program director, staff aide, customer service associate, camp counselor, police aide, guest relation assistants, sales associates, transportation specialist, military police, vehicle mechanic, nuclear, biological, chemical specialist, food service specialist and many others.

Actors - There are only some fortunate teenagers who are working as actors or background performers in the film, radio, or television industry. Usually these teenagers are talented in performing art and they are not shy to interact with many people. Visit talent show events or agency in your local and if you are lucky you might be asked to sign a contract.

Guess Service/ Ushers - Some teenagers are working as a guess service in resort or water park. Movie Theaters also need ushers to guide people to their proper seat. These people are extremely friendly and always show good countenance, therefore submit a photo which clearly shows that you have the trait as a guess service. You can visit AMC Theaters or Cinemark to see if they are hiring.

Camp Leader - You might need to be 16 years old or older to apply for being camp or tour leader. Usually summer camps need lots of leaders and you might be one of the strong candidates. You will need to be skillful in organizing and managing as well as communicating with other people clearly.  If you live in California, you might visit Camp Galileo Summer Camps.

Babysitter - if you like children, then a baby sitter is a good choice. There are many parents who need babysitter to look after their children when they must attend a formal invitation. Babysitting is also a popular job during the summer when school is out. The Red Cross offers babysitters classes to train 11 to 15 years old for babysitting job. Some teenagers earn decent money from being a babysitter so contact your neighbors or local babysitter agency if they need a hand.

Paper Router - Delivering newspapers every day might take only an hour but if you hardly wake up early in the morning, you'd better not to take this job. Contact your local newspaper company to ask whether there is available job for you.

Restaurant Team - If you are under 18 then you will not be allowed to work at the kitchen which can be categorized as hazardous place. Some restaurants you can work at are Chick-a-fill, Culver's, Tim Horton, McDonald's, Wendy's, KFC and many more.

Grocery/Supermarket Team - You might need to be 16 years old or older to work as cashier in a grocery. Some groceries and supermarkets allow 14 or 15 years old teenagers to work as grocery bagger who helps cashier to pack up all the bought items into the plastic bag. If you are older enough you may be positioned as a sales associate who introduce new products to the visitors. Visit JC Penney, Macy's, Kroger or Sears if they are hiring.

Applying for a job is not difficult though it may be frustrating also. Here are some tips which you need to know before applying for a job and also when you get a job.

• Most employers would look at your academic report so you should keep working hard at school.
• Join in communities or clubs to socialize; this is crucial when you are applying for job because employers want you to show how best you get along with other people.
• Be active in looking for a vacancy. Don't get stuck only with one job agency or newspaper ads.
• Learn something about the company first before you apply for the job - find information whether the company has good reputation or not, especially in employing teens.
• Complete application correctly; ensure that you don't make any mistake in spelling or selecting an option.
• During the interview, dress up normally and ask relevant and good questions. Don't hesitate to ask, it's also your right to ask during the interview.
• If you are accepted for the job, always show a good attitude: be on time, be friendly with other workers, and do your best!

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