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What is a good idea for a first summer job?
I am about to turn 15 and next summer I want a job to keep busy and save some money, but I am not interested in working at a fast food restaurant. What are some ways to find places and tips for applying.
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Vamshee Gunturu
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Take a moment to familiarize yourself with your local state laws regarding age requirements and the number of hours you're allowed to work at age 15.
Here are some job options that you might want to consider for your first job:
- Tutor
- Retail Store Representative
- Volunteer
- Cashier
- Paper Delivery
- Landscaping
- Babysitting
- Dog Walker
- Delivery Driver
- Grocery Store Associate
- Lifeguard (Summer job)
- Swim Instructor (Summer job)
- Camp Counselor (Summer job)
It's crucial to identify your interests and preferences first. Once you've done that, you can narrow down the list of potential jobs or employers to apply to. For instance, my son, who has a passion for community service and volunteering, chose to work at Goodwill for his first job. Subsequently, he transitioned into a tutoring role.
Remember, your first job is a stepping stone to greater opportunities. I hope you find this information helpful and encouraging as you embark on your job search journey.
Here are some job options that you might want to consider for your first job:
- Tutor
- Retail Store Representative
- Volunteer
- Cashier
- Paper Delivery
- Landscaping
- Babysitting
- Dog Walker
- Delivery Driver
- Grocery Store Associate
- Lifeguard (Summer job)
- Swim Instructor (Summer job)
- Camp Counselor (Summer job)
It's crucial to identify your interests and preferences first. Once you've done that, you can narrow down the list of potential jobs or employers to apply to. For instance, my son, who has a passion for community service and volunteering, chose to work at Goodwill for his first job. Subsequently, he transitioned into a tutoring role.
Remember, your first job is a stepping stone to greater opportunities. I hope you find this information helpful and encouraging as you embark on your job search journey.
This was super helpful, thank you!
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Charles R Smith
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Your first summer job should be based around whatever you have as you passion. What do you do best! That's a good start.
Audrey Eakman
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Hi B,
If you're a teenager who wants your first job, I always recommend that you look up your state's child labor laws so you know your legal rights and protections and what jobs you are and are not allowed to work. I found a helpful summary of this information for your state online: https://www.dli.mn.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/youthrules.pdf
The food service industry is one of the larger industries that children are allowed to work in. Other industries include retail, healthcare, social assistance, and types of agriculture. There are also prohibited industries, usually things like construction, transportation, and anything particularly dangerous or hazardous.
If you don't want to work in food service, you could consider working at a grocery or department store or any other local retail establishment. You could work at a nursing home; also, they sometimes have teenagers help with office work or cleaning or spending time with the residents. You're also allowed to do gig work like tutoring, babysitting, or doing any chores or yardwork for other people that you would feel comfortable doing at home.
I hope this helps!
If you're a teenager who wants your first job, I always recommend that you look up your state's child labor laws so you know your legal rights and protections and what jobs you are and are not allowed to work. I found a helpful summary of this information for your state online: https://www.dli.mn.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/youthrules.pdf
The food service industry is one of the larger industries that children are allowed to work in. Other industries include retail, healthcare, social assistance, and types of agriculture. There are also prohibited industries, usually things like construction, transportation, and anything particularly dangerous or hazardous.
If you don't want to work in food service, you could consider working at a grocery or department store or any other local retail establishment. You could work at a nursing home; also, they sometimes have teenagers help with office work or cleaning or spending time with the residents. You're also allowed to do gig work like tutoring, babysitting, or doing any chores or yardwork for other people that you would feel comfortable doing at home.
I hope this helps!
This was super helpful, thank you!
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Keyston Rice
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Lawrence, IN
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When I was your age, I didn't have many options, but I get where you're coming from. Since you're not keen on fast food, think about local businesses like small shops, community centers, or even summer camps. Look around your neighborhood, ask friends or family for suggestions, and check out bulletin boards. When applying, dress neatly, show enthusiasm, and highlight any skills you might have, even if they're not work-related. Remember, a summer job is a chance to learn and grow, and it might lead you to unexpected opportunities – just like my journey in the maintenance field. Good luck!
Jerome Dees Jr.
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Go to Google and type in your city name and “paid summer teen internships”. There are groups that will pay you and place you at local organizations. I’ve worked with interns in San Jose and San Francisco that were paid though programs like this.
You can also check with your guidance counselor teachers to see if they know anything.
You can also check with your guidance counselor teachers to see if they know anything.
Thank you for giving me advice.
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