Employment Spot

High school students are becoming more and more independent, and with this independence comes a need for money. Cell phone bills, gas and car insurance, saving up for college tuition, and extra spending money are on the minds of high school students across the country. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to find jobs for high school students because these young adults need a job that provides a healthy balance between work, school, extracurricular activities and friends. Here are some ideas to help high school students find the ideal job, whether it be part-time, summer work or a summer internship:

Part-Time Jobs for High School Students A full-time job during the school year is almost always out of the question, but maybe you have enough time to work part time while you are still taking classes. Most high school students with part-time jobs work approximately 10-20 hours a week. If you want to work during the school year, look for weekend jobs or jobs that don’t require you to work hours too late at night – Read the rest of this entry »

Many college students think quite a bit about important things. Like parties, roommates and a cute lab partner. Unfortunately, going to parties, watching TV with a roommate and exchanging numbers with a lab partner will not land you the perfect job. Every college senior has a moment of clarity in which he or she realizes that graduation will soon arrive and the time has come to begin a job search. Some college students are more focused than others and have worked hard to create the perfect resume. Others know that they want to pursue graduate studies programs or attend law or medical school. But most college students just want to find a job that keeps them fed and housed until they figure out what they want to do when they grow up. The common philosophy among modern college students is that a recent graduate should find a decent job and keep it for approximately two years, until he or she continues to move up the ladder at that company or move to another. Few people expect to work for one company or in one position their entire lives anymore. For the students who are now looking for an entry level position after college, here is some crucial advice. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s never too early to start thinking about next summer. Summer internships have become increasingly competitive since more and more students have abandoned mowing lawns in favor of career-enhancing summer positions. And the more prestigious the internship, the earlier the deadline.

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