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Teen Career Resources

About.com Job Search for Teens

  • Teen Career Resources

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/teenstudentgrad/Job_Search_for_Teens_Students_and_College_Grads.htm
Jobs, internships, and career resources for teenagers, students and grads. Includes categories on teen jobs, teen job sites, finding an internship, and other resources.

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BackDoorJobs.com

  • Teen Career Resources

http://www.backdoorjobs.com/

Short term job adventures. Explore different carreer possibilities including: Camps, Ranches & Resort Jobs, Jobs in the Great Outdoors, Nature Lover Jobs, Sustainable Living & Farming Work, Artistic & Learning Adventures, and more.

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Do Something

  • Teen Career Resources

http://www.dosomething.org/
"Young people changing the world. Do Something provides monthly challenges in 3 areas: community building, health, and the environment. Challenges can be after-school activities or in-school class projects, undertaken in groups or alone, and they never require any money to execute."

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Employ the Future

  • Teen Career Resources

http://www.employthefuture.org/yos/login/main/index.asp
For jobseekers 21 years old and under. Explore this helpful website, with over 3,000 job postings updated daily.

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FindHow - Career Exploration

  • Getting Started
  • Career Profiles
  • Industry Information
  • Teen Career Resources
  • Researching Careers

http://www.findhow.com/career/careers-career-exploration.php

"This link will bring job seekers to our extensive collection of career profiles, as well as provide access to our "Getting a Job" section, which includes resume and cover letter information, interview advice, and networking tips."

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GrooveJob.com

  • Internships
  • Teen Career Resources

http://www.groovejob.com/browse/internships/in/IL/Illinois

Check this site for internships, volunteer work, or summer jobs in Illinois for students and teens. Search by the city list or by ZIP code to find a internship or volunteer position near you.

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Guide to the Business of Babysitting

  • Teen Career Resources

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/babysitting/
This site is sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension and is specifically designed to be used by young people, ages 14-19 who are interested in learning more about the business of babysitting.

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Informational Interviewing

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Informational Interviewing by Lola L. Lucas, MA, MBA

What is an Informational Interview?
- - -It's the single best way to find a career you love and a job that you really want. It's an informal sharing of information as equals. Unlike the "sweaty palms" of interviewing for a job, it's a chance to discuss business trends in general and the company in particular without the pressure of being selected or rejected for a position.

Isn't that just a sneaky way to get in for an interview?
- - -No, not if done properly.

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Job Corps

  • Teen Career Resources

http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/training/jobcorps.htm
"Helps young people ages 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money and take control of their lives." Go to Regions and States for local information.

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Job-Applications.com

  • Food Industry
  • Teen Career Resources

http://www.job-applications.com/
"Find and download the job application you need. This site contains mostly fast food and restaurant applications in a format you can print and download. Apply for the job you want today."

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Jobs & Careers for Teens

  • Getting Started
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  • Teen Career Resources
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http://www.skokielibrary.info/s_teens/tn_jobs/index.asp

From Skokie Public Library's "Teen Scene," this web page contains a collection of links to job search guides and information for teens.

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My Future

  • Teen Career Resources

http://www.myfuture.com/
"My Future is a service presented by the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The goal of the site is to help students understand the opportunities available to them after graduation, and better prepare them for the choices and challenges they have ahead. " There are many resources listed to help plan for the future including career-planning tips, tools to assess skills and interests, and links to external career resources.

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SnagAJob.com

  • Teen Career Resources

http://snagajob.com/
An hourly job site listing more than 50,000 part-time and hourly jobs in all industries across the country. Start your search by entering your zip code.

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StudentJobs.gov

  • Teen Career Resources

http://www.studentjobs.gov/
Explore employment opportunities at Studentjobs.gov, which is a joint project between the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education's Student Financial Assistance office.

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Students.gov

  • Teen Career Resources

http://www.students.gov/
This website provides information on how to plan and pay for your college education and also includes information on community service and career development.

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Teen Job Scene

  • Teen Career Resources

http://teenjobscene.com
Job listings, summer jobs, and job resources for Teens.

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Teen Workers

  • Teen Career Resources

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers/index.html
"This site provides safety and health information for young workers and others. It answers questions often asked by the working teen. Details about workers' rights and links to training and other educational tools may also be found here. You can look over your State's youth employment laws."

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VolunteerMatch.org

  • Seniors
  • Teen Career Resources
  • Volunteering

http://www.volunteermatch.org

Use this site to search for volunteer opportunities. You can narrow down your search by several different criteria to pinpoint your best opportunities.

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Youth Employment Institute

  • Teen Career Resources

http://www.yei.org/
"The Youth Employment Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides employment, education and training program for high risk youth."

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Youth Rules!

  • Teen Career Resources

http://youthrules.dol.gov
YouthRules! by the U.S. Department of Labor was created to increase public awareness of Federal and State rules concerning young workers and to promote positive and safe work experiences that help prepare young workers to enter the current workforce.

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