Hot Jobs for High Schoolers

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Who would have thought that what you did last summer could impact your ability to get into the school of your choice or to someday land the job you want. But it’s true. Guidance counselors, admissions officers and corporate recruiters admit that a good summer job record can help make the difference between getting a second look and getting overlooked.

One of the best places to learn about jobs is online. With just a few clicks of your mouse, you can read about hundreds of jobs and the skills, if any, that are required. Here are six jobs that are perfect for high schoolers and how you can make one of them your own:

Head to the Mall
One of the most popular jobs for high schoolers is working in a retail store. Major retailers such as Sears, Roebuck and Co., Foot Locker and Office Max are almost always looking to add staff. To find a job in your area, log on to CareerBuilder.com and go to the “Quick Job Search” section. Select the “Retail” category along with the name of your city and state. Within seconds you will see a list of job openings in your area. Retail jobs usually pay minimum wage and most offer employees special employee discounts on store merchandise. An added bonus is all of the friends you will make working in a shopping mall, which typically employs a lot of young people.

“Would you still love me if I flipped burgers at Burger King?”
Another popular job choice for teens is working in a fast food restaurant. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2000, 25 percent of all workers in restaurants were between the ages of 16 and 19, which is more than five times the average of other industries. Because of high employee turnover, fast food restaurants always need help. Most fast food restaurants pay minimum wage and in communities with a lot of competition for employees, sometimes offer signing bonuses to new employees. Some of the benefits of working in a fast food establishment are free or reduced-priced meals along with free uniforms. To find openings in your local restaurants, choose the “Restaurant-Food Service” job category at CareerBuilder.com.

All Swim
If working outdoors is more your style, you may want to consider becoming a Lifeguard. Lifeguards are responsible for keeping people safe while in or around water. Lifeguards supervise swimmers, administer first aid and CPR if necessary and assist with swimming lessons. Lifeguards work at public and/or private pools and in some cases, at beaches. Most communities offer lifeguard-training courses, which include first aid and CPR training.

At the Car Wash
Car Washes and other automobile-related jobs are great for any teen who likes cool cars. In addition to earning a competitive hourly wage, car wash employees typically earn tips for every car they wash. To search out opportunities in your area, use key words like “car wash” and “car prep.”

Camp’s in Session
If you have a lot of energy and enjoy working with younger kids, becoming a camp counselor could be the job for you. In addition to working outdoors doing a lot of fun, physical activities with kids, camp counselors accompany campers on field trips to area pools, museums, movies, bowling, amusement parks and sporting events. Check with your local YMCA and park district for openings. Search online by geographic area or do a key word search using “camp counselor.”

Weedin’ and Seedin’
If you enjoy doing yard work, you may want to consider landscaping as a summer job. Planting flowers and taking care of the lawn is a big job that many families no longer have time for. More and more people are turning to lawn services and landscapers for help with these duties. Check out openings in your area by using key words like “Landscaper” and “Lawn Service.”

Keep in mind, the skills and experience you acquire today will be with you for the rest of your life. Do your best to make your summer work experience count. Experts suggest that you learn everything you can while on the job by asking lots of questions and accepting any additional responsibility offered to you. 

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