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Tips for Becoming a Teenage Entrepreneur

One of the things your student can do to set themselves apart in the admissions process is to start and maintain their own business. This guest post from a successful teenage entrepreneur should give you and your student some tips that can help in the process.

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Venturing into entrepreneurship as a teenager opens up a world of opportunities to shape your future, hone critical skills, and potentially make a significant impact. For those young visionaries eager to step into the business arena, grasping the essential steps to success is crucial. This journey promises not only personal growth but the chance to bring innovative ideas to life. In this article, I will explore foundational strategies to assist budding entrepreneurs in establishing a robust base for their ventures and effectively steering through the intricacies of the entrepreneurial world.

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Skills That Impress Future Employers

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Applying for a first job as a student can be tricky. If your student is looking for a part-time job or an unpaid internship to help during their studies, chances are they are worried about their resume. Indeed, it can be hard to know which skills to promote when you have not yet graduated from college. That’s where soft skills and individual interests can make a huge difference. 

Employers appreciate that our students don’t yet have a degree. They understand they can’t expect a business-level skill set. However, students don’t need to have completed their degrees to apply for part-time jobs. More importantly, if your student is looking for a meaningful part-time job as an entry-level experience in their dream industry, they need to understand which extracurricular skills are going to make a difference. We’ve identified three skills that can make their resumes stand out. 

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Best Jobs for High School Students

jobs for high school studentsHalf the summer is over and you’ve probably heard your student say, “I’m bored” at least once. With college costs rising and families struggling to find ways to pay for it, a summer job (and even during school breaks) would be a great way to involve your student to help pay for college.

In addition, high school jobs can help prepare a student for college in more ways than just alleviating the cost of higher education. TalentDesk recently published a list of the Best Jobs for High Schoolers that uses Bureau of Labor Statistics and Department of Labor data to show not only the median wage of jobs, but the soft skills like leadership and independence that are required from each position. That way teens will set the foundation for skills that can help them throughout their career. Here are a few of the best jobs for high school students:

Retail Salesperson

Median Wage:
$10.90/hr

Job Description: Retail salespersons help customers find the products they are looking for, ring up purchases, and answer questions about merchandise.

Age Requirements: Retail salespersons must be at least 16 years old. Sales associates have a better chance at advancing to a managerial position with a bachelor’s degree.

Transferable Skills: High school students who work as retail salespersons will learn good customer service skills and effective marketing skills. This job would be beneficial for students who wish to become retail managers or work in merchandising, marketing, or as purchasing agents for a retail company.

Experience Needed: No formal education or work experience is required, but major retailers may prefer students who already have prior customer service experience.

Amusement and Recreation Attendant

Median Wage:
$9.69/hr

Job Description: Amusement and recreation attendants are responsible for selling tickets, serving concessions, helping patrons find attractions, and recording information about sales, attendance, and equipment repairs.

Age Requirements: The minimum age to operate rides is typically 22 but many parks will hire teens 14 and above for roles requiring less responsibility

Transferable Skills: Amusement and recreation attendants will learn customer service skills and safety procedures. They will also gain an understanding of all the components required to manage a large business. These skills will be useful for students interested in the business or entertainment industries.

Experience Needed: Prior experience is not required for this position.

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker

Median Wage:
$12.65/hr

Job Description: Landscaping and groundskeeping workers maintain the grounds of a property by watering, trimming, and fertilizing plants and grass. These positions can also involve installing and maintaining sprinklers.

Age Requirements: Employees must typically be 14 or 15 to work in landscaping and groundskeeping. However, teens working in these positions are subject to specific limitations, such as not being allowed to drive motor vehicles.

Transferable Skills: Teens in these jobs will learn skills useful for work as a general contractor or gardener. As this work can be particularly difficult in the summer heat, students will also develop resilience and determination.

Experience Needed: No experience is needed for this role.

For more jobs and a list of minimum work ages at popular companies, you can read the original post from Talent Desk.