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 »

Gift-giving and holiday travel make the fall and winter very expensive seasons.  Some take off work to spend time with family, while others look for seasonal holiday jobs to earn a little extra cash and get in the holiday spirit of giving.  Here are some ideas if you are looking for a holiday job and temporary seasonal employment.

Retail
The holiday shopping season begins as early as October, picks up after Thanksgiving and continues up until New Years with returns and exchanges.  Read the rest of this entry »

Many of us envy the students and teachers who are lucky to have their summer months free.  Some take summer classes, others stay home to take care of the house and family, and some go on vacations to the beach or summer cottages.  Others choose to seek out seasonal employment.  From summer camp jobs to summer internships, there are many opportunities to find summer jobs.

The first thing you need to do before searching for a summer job is ask yourself: What do I want to accomplish this summer?  Maybe all you care about is earning some money to cover the rent or do some extra shopping.  Maybe you just want to have fun, regardless of pay.  Or perhaps you are looking to explore career options and build upon your resume.  If you find a summer job that gives you want you want, it is likely that you will enjoy the job and have a better summer.  Read the rest of this entry »

Students often use their free summer months to take on reliable jobs such as office temp, ice cream store worker or grocery bagger. But your summer job, or full-time career for that matter, doesn’t have to be mainstream at all. Job opportunities abound to work at the beach, in the park, on a boat or just about anywhere else.

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How to pick up extra cash this season

Thinking about finding a seasonal job to pick up some extra cash? Many companies are desperate for extra help based on the time of year. Retailers, for example, need sales clerks for the busy holiday shopping season.

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