{"id":1529,"date":"2011-10-11T09:58:24","date_gmt":"2011-10-11T09:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.parentingclan.com\/?p=1529"},"modified":"2020-05-18T07:29:56","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T07:29:56","slug":"helping-teen-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/helping-teen-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping your teen with their first job"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"38520354a5201685ddf480eec688e1a7\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The teenage days or the period of adolescence as it is scientifically called, is a period of many changes, some of them being intense too. The body undergoes changes, the way of thinking matures, attitudes change and so do the needs and wants of a teenager. As desires to own things and possess materials get sown into the teenage mind, the teenager starts to lookout for opportunities to make some bucks. When you sense this, know that your teen is on the first step towards growing financially independent. Of course, the teen has no experience and idea about how difficult or challenging doing a job will be. And that is where your role as a parent becomes vital. It is up to you to support your teen and land him\/her in a job that makes full use of the capabilities, enjoyable and fulfilling. In these tough times when the talk everywhere is of a falling and failing economy, you can definitely take some steps to help land a good job for your teen. And what is the first step in that?<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->  <\/p>\n<p><b>Preparing your teen for the first job<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As the famous proverb goes, &#8220;Well begun is half done&#8221;. A good start always comes with preparation. Preparation also seems to be the recipe for attracting luck as the scientist Louis Pasteur put it, &#8220;Fortune favors the trained mind.&#8221; Before jumping into a job, you have to help your teen take some preparatory steps. <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><b>Analyze the study interests <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Childhood is an age of dreams and the teen will have      many ideas about his\/her career choices. Fantasizing some work and career      is totally different from the actual work. Make efforts to find out where      the interest of your teen lies as regards to a career. Do not push in your      own ideas and goals. Let the teen be free to choose. Try to get him\/her      some volunteering opportunities in that sphere of work so that the teen      gets some first-hand experience of what working there means.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Make the teen responsible at home <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Not only charity, but even responsibility begins at      home. If your teen is not capable of handling responsibilities at home,      there is very less chance of success in juggling work along with it too!      To start with, assign some responsibilities at home and encourage your      teen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Educating the teen to handle money <\/b><\/p>\n<p>This is one of the important reasons why the      teenager begins to think about working &#8211; to get money. While yearning for      money is one thing, earning it and handling it is a different ball game.      Teach your teen the basics of cash, credit and banking. Open an account      and teach the teen to maintain an accounts book. The most important is to      teach him\/her the value of savings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Some great teen-job ideas<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Once the preliminary preparations are done, it is time to look out for avenues to get your teen gainfully employed. Here are a few suggestions as to what could be done.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><b>Tutoring jobs <\/b><\/p>\n<p> This is a great option for it also teaching someone is a great teaching      experience in itself. Remember that studying and teaching are different      and your teen need not be an academic genius to be a good teacher. Check      the school whether they have tutor programs available.<\/p><div class=\"38520354a5201685ddf480eec688e1a7\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Babysitter jobs <\/b><\/p>\n<p> Most of the teens are at an age where they are responsible enough to      keep a watch over younger children. And there are many neighbors in need      of baby sitters. Baby sitting also inculcates the virtues of patience and      perseverance in your teen. If babysitting at home does not work out well      for the teen, try for a day care center.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Hospital jobs <\/b><\/p>\n<p> For those interested in the medical profession, there are many voluntary      and paying jobs available in the local hospitals. These temporary jobs at      the hospital will inculcate the values of care and empathy in the      youngster and also provide ample opportunities to serve.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Zoo or Veterinarian jobs <\/b><\/p>\n<p>This would be a lovely option for those who love      animals and birds. Zoos need helpers to assist the trainers and      veterinarians too need capable assistants. Again, this job will introduce      the teen to care and empathize for animals &#8211; something that the world      needs in abundance today!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Cashier jobs <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Many stores would be willing to hire teens to fulfill their cashier      needs. If your teen has an aptitude for mathematics, this will be the      right job for your teen to start.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Helping your teen to land the first job<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It is a tough world out there. But that does not mean your teen is going to have it tough. With a good knowledge of his\/her likes and preferences and valuable experience in doing part time jobs, when it comes to actually taking up a job, the teen will be confident and prepared. As a parent, here are the last few things that you should do and ensure that your teenager gets independent in a comfortable manner.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><b>Prepare a good resume <\/b><\/p>\n<p> The resume is a document that has all the relevant information like      qualification both educational and professional, personal information, achievements      etc, the world will use to judge your teen. Make sure that it is well      made. Extra-curricular activities, awards and recognition in class and      school must be showcased here. References from teachers and those people      for whom the teen volunteered must be added.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Preparing for the interview <\/b><\/p>\n<p> The job interview, more than anything else, seeks to      judge the confidence levels of your teen. You can easily get guides to the      most common questions asked during an interview. It is vital that you      guide your teen to relax and take it calm during an interview. Teach them      ways of expression that will show their personality, respect and      commitment for the job. Most importantly, they should be honest while      answering questions as interviewers have a lot more experience and can      very easily if any incorrect information is given to them. Employers      appreciate honesty a lot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Follow up<\/b><\/p>\n<p> It is not all done with the interview! 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