Points of Interest in the World of Employment – Job Seekers in High School | |||
| by Leah Burfeind, Dan Magnant and Nicole Chartier - Nov, 2011 Employment is a significant life event. It allows us to obtain a standard of living and pursue our hopes and dreams. For many of us, we got our very first job while in high school. Finding that first job can be a bit overwhelming to a teenager. Parents may tell us that it is time to ge... | |||
| 4 Steps for Teens to Get a Summer Job in a Government Agency by Marcia Robinson - Feb, 2012 Many high school and college teens do not know about the high number of summer jobs available for teens in government agencies, municipally and county offices and programs. Teens who want to get a jump on the competition should be following these 5 steps now to get a summer job in a govern... | |||
| 5 Ways Teens Can Shine in a Summer Job Interview by Marcia Robinson - Feb, 2012 Some students are thinking beyond their spring break plans and wondering about how to land a summer job. Summer jobs have been scarce in the last several years. Not just because the number of summer job opportunities are less, but also because older adults are snagging some of the jobs typ... | |||
| Looking for a Summer Job? Government Agencies Hire Students by Marcia Robinson - Feb, 2012 Most students don't know that government agencies hire students for summer jobs. Many government agencies participate in the Student Educational Employment Program (SCEP) and welcome students of all ages. Students from high school to graduate school participate in any number of summer job ... | |||
| Teens Looking for Summer Jobs Should Write Cover Letters by Marcia Robinson - Feb, 2012 A cover letter is a simple job search document that can help a teen land a summer job in a competitive job market. Teens who are planning for summer jobs should know that hiring managers, even in the days of online applications, will still be impressed with a well written cover letter and ... | |||
| Why American Teens Need Summer Jobs by Marcia Robinson - Feb, 2012 The economic downturn has made it very difficult for American teens to land summer jobs during the last few summers. Department of Labor reports show that at the height of summer hiring in July of 2011, the share of young people employed was at 48.8 percent. It was the lowest July rate on ... | |||
| Case Study: Increasing Awareness of Non-Traditional Careers by Joan Runnheim Olson - Nov, 2011 If you’re a counselor at the middle school or secondary level, the following case study is for you. How can you increase parents’ awareness of non-traditional careers? What activities would you use to help parents learn more about non-traditional careers. i.e., male or female-dominated?... | |||
| 8 Tips for Managing Summer Interns by Alexandra Levit - Jun, 2011 It's that time of year again! College students and recent grads are starting their summer internships and their managers are wondering how in the world they're going to keep them occupied while providing a valuable experience. Over at the Intuit Small Business blog, Liz Magill has some exc... | |||
| Supervisory Skills to Manage Teenagers by Marcia Robinson - Apr, 2011 Many employers rely on teenage workers for part time help at work. Supervisors who manage teenagers in the workplace understand that to be successful, this group of workers requires special management support. This is especially true for first-time teenage employees. Managers with the righ... | |||
| Summer Job Interview Questions for Teens by Marcia Robinson - Mar, 2011 Although the overall unemployment rate has dipped tos 8.9%, there is still an unemployment rate of 23.9 percent for teenagers. That means there will still be strong competition for summer jobs this year. Here are seven more job interview questions high school teens should know how to answe... | |||
| Select A College That Will Help You Find A Job by Bob Roth - Mar, 2011 If you are a high school senior or junior making decisions about the college you will attend and your goal is to graduate with a good job, you should think about a few issues that are seldom discussed. Since the cumulative effect of your choices can greatly impact the number of employers ... | |||
| Understanding the Power of You by Adrianne L. Hooker - Dec, 2010 With Wisconsin unemployment rates hovering at nine percent, putting your best foot forward in your current work environment is an absolute requirement. If you’re employed or in search of employment, no matter the arena, consider branding yourself a complete and invaluable total package. ... | |||
| When Interns Are in the House by Brad Karsh - Oct, 2010 Flowers are in full bloom, season finales are dominating the airwaves, and the end of the school year is upon us. That can mean only one thing – it’s intern season! For some of us, that’s ten weeks of delivered coffee, spotless files, and collated copies. Joking aside, interns can b... | |||
| Are You Headed Toward or Away? by Christine Hassler - Aug, 2010 Our motivation is directional, impacting the results we create and the ease in which we create them. Think about when you are motivated to do something. Are you motivated more by what you want to get away from or what you want to move toward? TOWARD motivation moves us toward more of wh... | |||
| Taking Advantage of your Summer by Claudine Vainrub - May, 2010 Internships and other ways to make a use of your summer vacation: Gone are the days when summer vacation time was solely used for going to the beach, being lazy and relaxing around the house. With the competition evident in the college admissions race, it pays off to think about doing s... | |||
| Why Are You Going To College? by Bob Roth - Mar, 2010 While in high school, most students begin to select a general career direction. Some make careful choices, while others leave things to chance. Either way, the process usually begins there. When college is in the offing, those young adults will attend college for a wide variety reasons. Th... | |||
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