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Jadaya
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How can I recieve a job?
Im currently entering my Junior year of high school and am wanting to be able to make my own income. It would be super helpful if any of you could provide some tips or websites to help me. Thank You! #college #job
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Samuel Lucero-Sickman
Park Dispatcher
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I would recommend in addition to the other suggestions Indeed, Monster etc. the USAJOBS website. As it is government work website it has a wide range of entry level positions for major organizations like the Department of Homeland Security, National Park service, Veterans affairs and NASA among others. It's not the most user friendly for those just starting out using it but once you've gotten the hang of it, managing your resume and what filters are relevant to your searches (entry level, salary, full time, part time etc) it's a very useful resource for potential career prospects.
Since you are currently in high school seasonal work with the National Park and or National Forest service can be a very rewarding and unique experience. Typically a season would last through the summer (around 3 months) in a wilderness area or national park. Things like fire mitigation, resource conservation, public education, and law enforcement are a few opportunities. Even something like being a park interpretation ranger or a a fee collector for a season can be a very fun experience if you like working with people from all over the world since everyone goes to natural areas for all kinds of reasons. Which makes for some interesting conversations and memories.
I'll end with the idea that government work can connect you with many different kinds of people. A diverse array of characters if you will. Even if the job isn't exactly what you enjoy you'll meet people from places you knew next to nothing about and make friends who can show you new areas of life you had no prior interest in before. While it is convenient to work at the restaurant down the street or in a local area, it can do you a great deal of good to explore more than what you're used to to see new people and develop skills you didn't realize you had. Plus things like healthcare and benefits while not the most relevant things now as you are in high school are very good in some government fields.
Hope this proved somewhat useful to you, and have fun with it don't be afraid to try anything
-Samuel Lucero-Sickman
Since you are currently in high school seasonal work with the National Park and or National Forest service can be a very rewarding and unique experience. Typically a season would last through the summer (around 3 months) in a wilderness area or national park. Things like fire mitigation, resource conservation, public education, and law enforcement are a few opportunities. Even something like being a park interpretation ranger or a a fee collector for a season can be a very fun experience if you like working with people from all over the world since everyone goes to natural areas for all kinds of reasons. Which makes for some interesting conversations and memories.
I'll end with the idea that government work can connect you with many different kinds of people. A diverse array of characters if you will. Even if the job isn't exactly what you enjoy you'll meet people from places you knew next to nothing about and make friends who can show you new areas of life you had no prior interest in before. While it is convenient to work at the restaurant down the street or in a local area, it can do you a great deal of good to explore more than what you're used to to see new people and develop skills you didn't realize you had. Plus things like healthcare and benefits while not the most relevant things now as you are in high school are very good in some government fields.
Hope this proved somewhat useful to you, and have fun with it don't be afraid to try anything
-Samuel Lucero-Sickman
Anastasia K
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Being that you are still in school, I would recommend you first consider what type of job are you looking for (ie. full-time, part-time, day/night). From here, think about what your interests and strengths are. Do you have transportation or how far are you able to/willing to commute?
Having these details taken into consideration can be a useful tool when it comes to looking into job options. As for seeing what's available in your area, I would recommend these job sites: Indeed.com, Monster.com. If you know a company that you would like to work for, you can always go to the company website and see if they have active job listings in your area too.
Good luck & hope this helps!
Having these details taken into consideration can be a useful tool when it comes to looking into job options. As for seeing what's available in your area, I would recommend these job sites: Indeed.com, Monster.com. If you know a company that you would like to work for, you can always go to the company website and see if they have active job listings in your area too.
Good luck & hope this helps!
Graham Kosich
Inside Sales Intern
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I would recommend looking for a job that fits your interests. That way you will have fun and it won't feel like work. Once you do that, go to the places and ask if they are hiring. I feel like lots of companies like to hire young people because they bring a new perspective and tend to be great with technology. From there, they will probably want to interview you.
During the interview you just want to be yourself. They could be quiet stressful when you are pretending to be someone else. Also let them know you ware willing to wear multiple caps. Employers love people who are willing to help with whatever and take on multiple roles. So that is definitely something you should let them know. And lastly, you should ask as many questions as possible. That way you know exactly what you are walking into. You may get some answers that surprise you and turn you away from the job. It is better to learn that before you get hired vs. at the job.
Best of Luck,
Graham Kosich
During the interview you just want to be yourself. They could be quiet stressful when you are pretending to be someone else. Also let them know you ware willing to wear multiple caps. Employers love people who are willing to help with whatever and take on multiple roles. So that is definitely something you should let them know. And lastly, you should ask as many questions as possible. That way you know exactly what you are walking into. You may get some answers that surprise you and turn you away from the job. It is better to learn that before you get hired vs. at the job.
Best of Luck,
Graham Kosich