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Teen Job Search Guide
Teen Job Search Guide - how to get working papers, where to find jobs, how to apply for jobs, interview attire, and more teen job resources.
Teen Job Search Tips
There are several steps involved in starting a teen job search. A teen looking for a job will first need to explore options and decide what type of job they are interested in. The next step is to get working papers, if necessary, and to learn how to fill out a job application or write a resume. Then it will be time to start a job search.
Finding Your First Job
How to find a first job, including exploring first job options, job applications, writing your first resume, and job search tips and suggestions.
Worst Teen Jobs
The worst jobs (and most dangerous) jobs for teens.
Sample Resumes and Letters for Students
Sample resumes, cover letters and reference letters especially for high school students, and college students and graduates seeking employment.
Entry Level Job Guide
Entry Level Job Center: entry level jobs, entry level resume writing and samples, plus college student and graduate job search advice.
College Job Search - College Entry Level Job Search Tips
College graduate job search tips and advice for finding entry level jobs.
Job Search Tips for Teens
Guest Author Austin Lavin, CEO, myfirstpaycheck.com, shares information job searching for teens in a tight job market.
Teen Job Sites
Teen Job Sites - teen job search including online and other resources for teenagers looking for employment.
How Your Career Services Office Can Help
If you are a college student or graduate, your college or university career services office can assist with your job search.
Teen Job Options: Starting a Business
Guest Author Austin Lavin, CEO, myfirstpaycheck.com, shares information on starting a business for teens.
Student Working Papers (Employment / Age Certificates)
In some states, if you're under eighteen, you may need to obtain working papers (officially called Employment / Age Certificates) in order to legally be able to work. The best place to find out if you need working papers is your school guidance office. If you need working papers, the counselors can give you the form you will need to complete or tell you where to get it.
Parents Guide to a Child's Job Search
As a parent, you can play a helpful role in assisting your child search for jobs. However, even though it's well intentioned to try to help, sometimes your efforts can have a negative effect. Here's how (and not) to help your child (regardless of age) job search.