1. STACIE YOU ARE ALSO A BUSINESS OWNER OF A BOUTIQUE PR FIRM THE BUNGALOW (THEBUNGALOWPR.COM)IN LOS ANGELES, SO YOU HAVE A CLEAR IDEA WHAT OTHER SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ARE SEEKING…
Will discuss : everyone is operating on “creative staffing” enthusiastic applicants, interns…
2. WHAT ARE SOME ALTERNATIVE WAYS TEENS CAN SPEND THIS SUMMER AND EVEN MAKE SOME MONEY
TAKE THE LEMONDADE STAND CONCEPT TO THE NEXT LEVEL:
- Turn passion into paycheck
- If you like to make jewelry find a way to sell it, create a blog
- Offer lessons : guitar, surf, skateboarding, tennis etc
- Teach yoga at a community center
(post or check on sites like craigslist.com)
- Being entrepreneur looks great on a college application
- Businesses like to hire applicants with variety of life experience versus book smart ie teens who travel, volunteer, work for their families, or even start their own business.
3. YOU HAVE ANOTHER INTERESTING IDEA FOR TEENS WHO TEENS TO GET BORED QUICKLY OR NEED A LOT OF STIMULATION
Be a “teen of all trades”
CREATE A POSITION
- Dog walker, errands, babysitting, drive/pick up neighborhood kids to camp, help someone move
- Great way to keep things interesting
- Meet new people
- Have your parents “pr” your services to their friends
And family
4. THE NEXT JOB IDEA YOU HAVE IS PERFECT FOR TEENS WHO ARE MAYBE MORE GEEK CENTRIC OR COMPUTER SAVVY
It’s no secret teens today are texting masters and social media mavens
They drive parents nuts how much time they spend online good news is- these skills translate to cash!
TAP INTO SOCIAL MEDIA SKILLS:
- Contact local businesses in your area
- Offer toTwitter/Tweet updates, sales, specials, new products
- Create Facebook page
- Can charge from $50 up or a fair monthly up fee for service
5. ARE THERE WEBSITES OUT THERE TO HELP TEENS CONNECT TO POSITIONS
YES! Teens and parents looking for more information on finding employment can visit teens4hire.org, snagajob.com
and monstertrak.com.
6. SO FOR THOSE TAKING A MORE TRADITIONAL ROUTE OR THOSE WHO SNAG A JOB INTVW WHAT ARE SOME TIPS TO GETTING THE JOB!
TIPS TO SCORING A JOB:
- BE Professional- grammar, thank you notes (not email!)
- Your email address should not be silly or distracting
- Be energetic- small business owners love energetic and positive energy, enthusiasm will get you the job!
- Dress appropriately- no jeans, or shorts no overly exposed areas. Dress for the specific position.
- Play up strengths- This is not the time to focus on weaknesses Flatter yourself, ask friends or former employers what your best qualities are. Mention honor roll, volunteering BRAG!
- Get the word out – family friends, facebook, myspace, twitter
- Repeat performance- if you had a job last year reconnect
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