A Teen's Guide to Employment: Finding a Job
Find resources on labor laws, creating a resume, choosing a career, and more!
Resume Help
- Creating Your High School Resume, Third Edition byCall Number: 650.14 TroISBN: 1593576625Publication Date: 2008-11-01This classroom-tested workbook shows students how to turn courses, activities, natural abilities, and accomplishments into resumes that get results, no work experience needed.
- Your First Resume byCall Number: 650.14 FryISBN: 1564145832Publication Date: 2001-09-15In Your First Resume, the author tackles the tough questions about making a resume stand out from the crowd- 20 seconds, he says, is all the time you've got to convince a screener that your resume is worth a closer look- 20 seconds to shout, "Read Me!"
Where Do I Look for a Job?
- Hudson Valley Help Wanted.comHudson Valley job search and job postings. Optional registration available to apply for postings online or to post resumes.
How to Dress for Your Job Interview
Books on Teen Jobs
- Teen Dream Jobs byCall Number: YA 650.14 CooISBN: 9781582700939Publication Date: 2004-03-01"A high school freshman shares insights practical information, and resources on conducting a job search, and profiles other young people who have found their dream jobs."
- How to Get a Job If You're a Teenager byCall Number: YA 650.14 PerISBN: 9781579500597Publication Date: 2000-02-01An essential handbook for teens in all types of communities who seek part-time or seasonal work! Help prepare teens for the unfamiliar challenges of a job search with tips on interviewing, self-assessment and real life examples with simple lists of dos and don'ts.
- The ABCs of Making Money 4 Teens: 3 Easy Steps to Freedom byCall Number: YA 332.02 CauISBN: 0973354933Publication Date: May 2005The ABCs of Making Money 4 Teens is a groundbreaking book based on the acclaimed international Best Seller, The ABCs of Making Money. Written specifically for teens, this book covers all the basics of making money, how to hang on to it and how to make it grow while having fun.
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Warwick Commonplace
Looking for strictly local jobs? Warwick CommonPlace is a website limited to residents of Warwick. You'll find postings by local residents and small businesses looking for summer help, lawn mowing, and other small jobs.
The CommonPlace is also a great place for you to post your services if you're starting your own business. Need to advertise your new dog walking business? This is the place!