From Alison Doyle,
Your Guide to Job Searching.
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Start your online job search by visiting the sites that focus on teenagers and students. Here are the best job sites for teens, plus tips for searching them.

Top Teen Job Sites

Cool Works
Jobs at camps, amusement parks, state parks, resorts and other cool places to work. Review openings by category or state.

SnagAJob.com
The largest and one of the best sites for finding part-time jobs and internships. Search by type of job, location and zip code to generate a list of jobs. Job seekers can fill out an online profile and also apply online.

Teens4Hire
Online job matching service for teens and employers who want to hire them. Create a profile, then apply online for job openings. Must register to search job listings.

Studentjobs.gov
US Government internships, co-ops, summer employment, volunteer opportunities and permanent part-time or full-time positions.

More Teen Job Search Resources

Facebook Groups
Search Facebook for "summer jobs" or "part-time jobs" and you'll find Groups set up by employers who are hiring.

MyWorkster
MyWorkster provides a professional presence online (including a profile, resume, and video resume) as well as a means of networking with other job seekers and employers. MyWorkster also has job listings, blogs, and an instant messenging service.

Finding a Job on MySpace
If you have a MySpace or Facebook page and you're job searching, you may have heard that you need to be careful about the information you post. Hiring Managers check the web for anything they can find about prospective candidates, and MySpace and Facebook are among the sites they check.

Part-Time Jobs
The sites that focus on part-time jobs often have a good selection of opportunities for teenagers, so check them too.

Top Job Banks
Search Monster, HotJobs and the other major job databases and job search engines by keyword - use "part time" or "seasonal" and location.

More Job Sites

The retail and the hospitality industries often actively seek teen candidates and are willing to provide training. Search by the category of employment you're interested in. Not all of these types of employers post online, so check with the stores or restaurants in your town to see if they have openings.

Don't forget to check the local jobs sites for your city or state, as well as the Employment Services job listings and the Help Wanted ads in your newspaper.

Teen Job Search Tips

Job seekers will need to register to utilize some of these sites, so keep track of your user ids and passwords. Some of these sites request your phone number when you register. I don't see any reason why they would need confidential information, so, I wouldn't recommend providing it. if a phone number is a required field, try typing the word "private." If the system doesn't reject it, then you are set. If it does reject it, then think twice about giving out your phone number to sites that insist on it.

Read the site's privacy policy before giving out a phone number, or any personal info including email. If you are under 18, or not sure about what to give out, ask your parents.

More Resources

• Teen Jobs
• Teen Job Search Tips
• Teen Job Options (list of possible jobs)
• Getting Your First Job
• How to Apply for a Part-Time Job
• Part-Time Jobs
• Writing Your First Resume
• Finding a Summer Job or Internship
• Just for Teens & Students
• Child Labor Law