via www.snagajob.com on 6/9/09
Jobs for high school students
Juggling high school and part-time jobs is a tough act. The parents demand good grades. Your social life demands cash. And you demand a decent night of sleep. Somewhere in the middle, there’s a sweet spot of happiness. But finding it is easier said than done.
Part-time jobs can be purely that – jobs. Or, if you already know what type of career you’d like to start chasing, a job can be an experience-building stepping stone. For example, if you know you want to go into business, working behind a register will give you practical building blocks and a beginner’s guide to business savvy. (And if you’re working in a restaurant, you may even get a funny looking hat.)
Below you’ll find some helpful articles for finding – and maybe more importantly – succeeding at part-time jobs as a high school student. Don’t worry, we’ve kept it short and sweet. We know you have homework – and that last thing you want is more reading. Finally, be sure to check out our new job seeker community section, Off the Clock, where you can share job stories and win money!
- Working Papers – Download our PDF guide for finding your first job
- Tips for balancing work, school and life
- Landing your first job
- Age issues - How teens must deal with age discrimination
- JobBuddies - Hooking up teens with hot jobs
- The nitty gritty of a part-time job search
- Job seeker FAQ - How to use our job search engine and more
- JobBuddies - Hooking up teens with hot jobs
- I got a job! - Job seeker success stories
- SnagABlog.com - Check out our job search advice blog
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