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Olivea Feb 12, 2017 3760 views

What is the difference between an internship and a volunteer job?

I am a high school student completing my sophomore year and looking for a summer job. Is it better to search for internship opportunities or volunteer opportunities since I have no work experience? #internships #volunteering #first-job #high-school-students #summer-internship #work-experience

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Olivea Feb 12, 2017 2342 views

Should I ask for a salary for a volunteer position?

I am a high school student seeking a summer job. Because I have no work experience, should I apply for volunteer jobs and is it possible to get a paid volunteer position? I noticed that intern positions seem to have a salary but volunteer positions do not. If I volunteer and get experience,...

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Olivea Feb 12, 2017 1464 views

How do I know if a job posting is a scam or not?

I am a high school student and new at applying for jobs. How much information should I share on my resume or over the phone? How do I know that this person is really asking questions about a legitimate job opportunity and protect myself from identity theft? #resume #data-privacy...

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Olivea Feb 12, 2017 1181 views

What do I need to do to prepare for my first summer job?

I'm ready to work at my first summer job as a high school student and will have completed the 10th grade. I have a resume, but I do not have a work permit. Should I have my school sign a work permit even though I do not have a job yet? Is there anything else I should do to prepare for my...

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Olivea Feb 12, 2017 4721 views

Will hospitals hire high school students to work over the summer?

I'm a high school sophomore and very interested in science but I'm not sure if I want to go into medicine or not. I thought working at a hospital over the summer might give me some good ideas. Do hospitals allow 16-year-olds to work with patients? #medicine #science #high-school-students...

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Olivea Feb 12, 2017 1481 views

Is there a "season" or "cycle" when employers post summer jobs for high school students?

It's February and school ends in mid-June. Should I start applying for jobs now, or is it too early? Do employer's start looking for summer help in the spring, or do they wait until closer to June? #hiring #summer-jobs #high-school-students #employers #summer-internship #high-school-jobs...

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Olivea Feb 12, 2017 1270 views

How do I narrow my search focus for jobs?

I'm not sure what kind of job that I'm qualified to do since I have no work experience? Should I apply to any job that interests me? It seems like all the intern jobs are for college students and I am a high school student looking for a summer job. #student #job-search #first-job #summer-jobs...

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Olivea Feb 12, 2017 986 views

What is the best way to find colleges that best suit you?

I am a Sophomore in high school who is very nervous about college. I don't know much about the how to find the best college for me. Many of my friends already know there dream schools, but I only know a couple colleges. How do I go about researching colleges and how do I choose ones that best...

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Olivea Feb 12, 2017 1717 views

Who do I ask to be a reference when I have no work experience?

I've got my resume ready, created a LinkedIn profile and am ready to get my first job as a high school student looking for a summer internship. Who do you recommend I should ask? #summer-jobs #recruiter #work-experience #references #student-interns #job-application

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Olivea Feb 12, 2017 1460 views

Should I create a LinkedIn profile to help find a job?

I am a highschool student seeking a summer job, but I have little work experience. I want to increase my profile in the "work world". Is LinkedIn a good place to start? #job-coaching #first-job #linkedin #linkedin-recruiter