Places to Find
There are many ways to search for the right part time jobs for teenagers, of which the main classifications are through the Internet and through the traditional ways. For traditional methods, the following are the most effective:
* School Guidance Office - Most schools will post available jobs for students that meet the legal and moral criteria for teenagers. Ask the school guidance officer for a list of said jobs as well as the responsibilities that each one entails.
* Newspapers and Magazines - Classified ads are the best sources of available part time teenager jobs along with the news section where businesses may announce their plans of hiring more part time employees. If possible, contact the newspapers for more listings.
* Neighborhood Houses - Many families can still afford to pay for part time workers to perform odd jobs around the house as well as in the lawn, in addition to the usual babysitting jobs.
* Walk Around - Not all open part time teen jobs are advertised in the papers, however, so it is necessary to walk around town to look for help wanted signs in the windows. But even when there are no such signs, it pays to talk with the staff and ask them about possible job openings as well as the people to approach to get hired.
For the tech-savvy teenager, the Internet is the best place to find the right part time job. Start your online job search by logging into one of the many sites dedicated to teen job opportunities. Then, type in the desired location, industry and position, among other search criteria, to generate results. You should then be able to decide which of the jobs you will apply for.
Just to name a few of the possible part time jobs for teenagers, there are baby sitting, dog walking, lawn and yard work, shoveling driveways, household cleaning and tutoring for home-based jobs. As for business establishments, there are the positions of camp counselor, store cashier, child care assistant, fast food crew, lifeguard and even office assistants.
People to Approach
Prospective employers are the first persons that come to mind when thinking of the people to approach for assistance in landing part time teenager jobs. Keep in mind, however, that there are other people that precede prospective employers for the sake of your safety and welfare.
First, parents and guardians must be notified of your intent to take on part time jobs. The state may still hold them liable for negligence should they fail to take the necessary precautions for your safety especially when you are still below 18 years of age.
Second, school guidance counselors are professionals that can provide advice on the types of jobs suited to your age, personality and preferences. This is very important as compliance with the law is the right step to start part time teen jobs on the right foot, so to speak. Thus, for teenagers age 14 to 15, working hours are limited to 18 hours a week or 3 hours a day during school days while summertime jobs can extend to as much as 8 hours in a day. For teens age 16 and 17, there is no limit on the working hours but you cannot work in hazardous jobs either.
You may also secure the working papers from the school guidance counselor. Requirements and qualifications vary from one state to the next so be sure to ask local government labor officials or school officials about them.
Third and arguably the most important in landing the job, character references must be approached for their approval regarding inclusion in your résumé. Usually, character references are your previous employers but if this is your first job, then the best options are your teachers, coaches and other adults who can attest to your positive personal traits.
Part time teenager jobs can be yours for the taking when you know the right places and people to approach.
