Yes, winter is here, but hiring for summer jobs starts now.
Dive right in and start looking for opportunities – many employers who hire for the summer have already started looking, and they’re usually all staffed up by March.
How to start
A good way to kick off the job search is to have an idea of positions that interest you. Industries that rely heavily on summer workers include:
- Food Service (barista, food prep, waiters, hosting, bussing)
- Retail (sales associates, cashiers, stocking, inventory)
- Outdoor work (farm hand, animal care, crop oversight, greenhouse maintenance)
- Stock clerks and order fulfillment
- Childcare work (babysitting, camp counselor, tutoring)
- Domestic (dog walking, personal assistant)
- Recreational (theme parks, resorts, lifeguarding, swim lessons)
Our community of Jobcasers have great insights and tips about the teen summer job search! Check out what these members are saying and jump into the discussion: Nicole Christina Marcus
Bottom line: get ahead of the game and start job searching now...your summer self will thank you.
Check back tomorrow for the next piece in our #teensummerjobs series: how to make sure your applications and resumes end up in the right place.
If you’re under18, this job is ideal especially if you love interacting with children and you're looking for to add experience to your first resume. It’s important however to ensure you stay safe and feel prepared as you search for babysitting jobs. So let’s go over some do’s and don’ts and help you find a babysitting job to apply to!
DO'S
-Search and apply for babysitting jobs by clicking [here on Jobcase] (https://www.jobcase.com/jobs/search). Type in your location, the words “child care” or “babysitting” in the Job Title box, and hit that search button! Apply to any you are interested in.
-Have a parent help you search and also check out the job first before you reach out to any potential employers.
-Take a babysitting class that includes CPR. You can add this to your resume and it will help employers to trust you with their child. Emergencies can happen so it's good to be prepared! Here are some other helpful things you can do to help you [prep] (https://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-for-a-Babysitting-Job) for the job.
-Consider signing up for [Care.com] (https://www.care.com/). This site allows to to make your own parent monitored account which will help keep you safe. You can also create a profile for each type of job that you are interested in addition to babysitting, such as pet care or tutoring.
-Always have an in person interview at a public place such as a coffee shop or library. Make sure to bring an adult with you or notify them of where you will be meeting the employer. Ask to see an ID so you can confirm the person you are meeting with is legit!
DON’TS
-Avoid replying to any text messages, emails or phone calls from a potential employer who requests that you cash a check, send a money card, purchase an item, or wire money for them. Also NEVER accept money from an employer you haven't worked for or met in person yet! This is a scam.
-Never give out your personal information such as social security number, address, etc.
-Don’t trust a potential employer that asks you to send money for the “needs” of the job. They might reach out with a job offer that seems too good to be true. Once you reply, the scammer may ask you to buy a needed item (like a toy or wheelchair for their child) or claim they're relocating and want to pay you in advance. AVOID these scam conversations entirely and move onto a real opportunity.
I hope these tips were helpful : ) and I wish you good luck with your babysitting [job search] (https://www.jobcase.com/jobs/search). Pass this info along to any teen you know!
....Do YOU have any past babysitting experience? Share your story! How was it?
Hey. So I am a high schooler and I am really excited to get my 1st job. My question is-What did you guys all do for your very first jobs? Is there any jobs that you loved a lot that you would tell me to apply to? Thanks for the help!!
If you’re a teenager and looking for a job, it can feel VERY frustrating when you need income but you’re still young and/or inexperienced. So, let’s check out some jobs that might be a perfect fit for you! If you are under 18 please know that some jobs might require [working papers] (https://www.thebalance.com/working-papers-employment-age-certificates-2063908).
[Babysitting, pet care, tutoring] (https://www.care.com/) Under 18? Care.com allows to to make your own parent monitored account. You can also create a profile for each different type of job that you are interested in!
[21 job ideas for students] (https://www.localwise.com/a/137-21-best-part-time-jobs-for-teens-and-high-school-students) Still in school? Here are 21 part time jobs to consider. Search for some of them [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/jobs/search)!
[Hire Teen] (https://www.hireteen.com/) A great resource to check out! This site lists jobs you can apply to based on your age.
[Create your very first resume] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/5128e10e-141e-5382-a8e7-74a5f06150b8) Here is some information on the best ways to create a resume when you don’t have a lot of experience. Yes, teens need resumes too! : )
Just remember that with any job you apply to make sure to stay safe, notify a friend or relative of when you have an interview/begin work, and don’t get frustrated if some businesses tell you no.
Push through it and keep going! Your job is waiting for you.
Know a teen OR are you a parent to one? Share this info with them! : )
Think because you lack experience means you can’t make a resume? Not true! If you are a teenager looking for your first paying job, here are some ways to add experience and create your very first resume!
1- Emphasize your education As a current student (or even just out of high school), you want to emphasize your education. Place your education information at the very top of your resume. If you have a strong GPA, be sure to include this and list any academic awards, honors, or other achievements.
2- Include informal work, volunteer, and extracurricular experiences. Since your work experience is somewhat limited, focus on emphasizing any other forms of work, including volunteer experience or any extracurricular activities you participated in, including clubs, sports, and other organizations. If you happened to do some tutoring, babysitting, gardening, or dog walking for example include those as well. Even if these are jobs that don’t require a large skill set, the fact you performed them on a somewhat regular basis shows you have a strong work ethic!
3- Emphasize leadership experience. Employers are always looking for job applicants with leadership experience and qualities. If you were a captain for your sports team, or the vice president of your student council, be sure to list these positions! You should feel proud of them.
4- List your skills. Consider including a skills section on your resume to include any skills you have that are related to the job you are applying for. For example, you might list your computer, language, or other applicable skills here.
5- Connect your resume to the job. Review the job posting before creating your resume! Circle any key qualifications or requirements of the job and determine how YOU are a good match and what you can bring. Then be sure to include any experiences and skills in your resume that highlight how you are an ideal fit for that specific job.
6- Edit your resume! Make sure to proofread your resume before submitting it to an employer! Your format needs to remain consistent and easy to follow, and spelling or grammatical errors are a big no, no. ALWAYS ask a friend, family member, school guidance counselor, or teacher to read through your resume to catch any mistakes before you submit it to a potential employer!
Lastly, check out this [sample resume] (http://www.mass.edu/gearup/documents/WritingaResume.pdf) and some action words you can add into your resume to make it stand out to employers.
Best of luck with your first resume you’ll do great. Please reach out to the [community here] (https://www.jobcase.com/community) if you have any questions!
Hi! Like I said on the title, these sites are new to me. I was wondering, what jobs are good for teenagers? I'm looking for a summer or part time job to help my folks out and would like a few ideas on where to start?
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