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Teen Job Options

By Alison Doyle, About.com

Here are some of the jobs that are available for teenagers. Remember, there are limits to what you can do depending on how old you are, so, check the guidelines.

Jobs For Younger Teens

  • Baby sitting
  • Pet sitting/dog walking
  • Lawn and yard work
  • Shoveling driveways
  • Household chores/cleaning
  • Errands
  • Homework help/tutoring
Typical Teen Jobs
  • Camp counselor
  • Cashier
  • Child care assistant
  • City or town summer jobs program
  • Fast food or restaurant
  • Hospitality - hotels, resorts
  • Lawn/yard maintenance
  • Lifeguard
  • Retail
  • Resort jobs - ski resorts, vacation resorts, amusement parks
  • Office Assistant

Where to Find Teen Jobs
  • Check with your high school guidance office for job postings.
  • Check the newspaper help wanted want ads.
  • Walk around town or the mall and look for help wanted signs in store windows.
  • Search the teen job search sites.

Teen Job Resources

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