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Starting a Business
Working for someone else is not the only option for teenagers. Many entrepreneurial teens have been successful at starting a business. Depending on the business, there may need to be some initial investment of money, but the experience and independence often outweighs the costs. Positives of being your own employer Starting your own business can [...]
Making Your Job a Success
Once you have obtained your job or internship, you need to take steps to ensure that it’s a success. Most importantly, remember that it’s perfectly okay if you don’t love your job… but you absolutely must do the job to the best of your ability. Benefits of doing your job well When you perform well, there [...]
Every Student Can Qualify for Merit Scholarships
If you are overwhelmed with how you will handle the cost of college, you are not alone! Figuring out how to pay for college – without breaking the bank – is a growing concern for college-bound families. Tuition is on the rise, the economy remains unstable, and funding options and regulations seem to be always [...]
Job Interviews
For teens, job interviews and the interviewing process can vary dramatically. In some cases, there may be a long and arduous interview process. But, sometimes there may be an extremely brief and informal meeting just to make sure that you are presentable and that you have basic social skills, a positive attitude and so on. [...]
Cover Letters
Eventually, every professional needs to know how to write effective cover letters. A great cover letter shows maturity and writing ability. Cover letters must be written well and show sincere interest and understanding of the company and what it needs in a potential candidate. Don’t take the lazy way out Teens tend to use the same cover [...]
Networking & Finding Opportunities
Armed with a good resume, you can start taking active steps towards networking and finding a job. Most businesses are happy to have extra help even if someone is inexperienced. Unfortunately, there is much more competition these days, even for entry-level jobs. The key is networking. Reach out to everyone you know—friends, family, acquaintances, teachers, [...]