Ah spring is in the air. Or, to quote Tom Lehrer (From An Evening Wasted With Tom Lehrer
“Spring is here, a-suh-puh-ring is here.
Life is skittles and life is beer.
I think the loveliest time of the year is the spring.
I do, don’t you? ‘Course you do…”
Poisoning Pigeons in the Park. Great song.. but where was I? Oh yes.. spring. Well, with spring finally sprung, summer is just around the corner and if you know any teens looking for a summer job – they had better act fast!
The economic melt down is sure to make many summer jobs a thing of the past this year, but not all of them will be lost. Some jobs are simply required for a business to stay in business.
According to SnagAJob.com, 74% of employers hiring for summer positions plan to fill by the end of May!
That doesn’t leave junior a lot of time.
Here are 4 quick resources for finding summer jobs for teens:
SnagAJob.com
A very handy job search site for hourly jobs. Searches are done by zip code, but you can also sign up for email alert when a job is posted in your area. This is not just for teens, but anyone looking for an hourly wage job.
Teens4Hire.org
Unlike SnagAJob, Teens4Hire is only for teens aged 14 to 19. The downside is that I think you have to register to do any job searching, but it’s free. And they offer educational resources to help kids get jobs, and develop interview skills.
Local Government
Also check state government work sites – might as well get something for your future tax money that will be paying for the stimulus. Many local government offices require hourly workers for a variety of tasks.
Local fast food chains
I threw this one in because Five Guys burgers and a Chipotle Mexican Grill just opened new stores in my town and guess what – they’re hiring. Sure flipping burgers or waiting tables isn’t a glamorous profession, but it can be good, steady work and that means cash. Also, it’s not just fast food chains that are hiring, so look around.
Take the high road.
If all else fails, look into volunteering or unpaid internships. The experience may prove invaluable in the future! I spent a summer in my youth, volunteering at the local hospital. I won’t pretend it provided me with essential business skills, but it provided me with certain life skills that I wouldn’t have gotten at a summer job.
Great article. Sound advice. Now try here for local summer jobs in your town.
teens4hire? Sounds a little porno-ish.. ehehehe