• What are your weaknesses?

• What subject do you enjoy most? Why?

• What subject do you like least? Why?

• How do you like to spend your free time?

• If I asked your friends to describe you, what would they say?

• What have you read recently?

• What has been your biggest challenge?

• What is your definition of a good teacher?

• What would you like to accomplish, academically or in extracurricular activities, during high school?

• Why did you decide to apply to this school?

Tips:

• Practice with family or friends before the interview to decrease anxiety and and increase performance

• Prepare answers for these questions

• Demonstrate positive personal qualities and traits

What's a cover letter? A cover letter ensures your cover letter will showcase why you’re right for the job.

C: Call out leadership positions, relevant awards, skill sets, and accomplishments.

O: Offer Stats to illustrate your impact on companies or associations you’ve worked for in the past.

V: Verify the appropriate contact name of the person you are writing to. Be as personalized as possible.

E: Exemplify your strengths to acknowledge your best qualities by using descriptive sentences along with examples.

R: Refrain from regurgitating. Your cover letter should have personality to it.

Most Important Tip: Add these various skills to cover letters or resume to show to employers that you have team work skills.

• Reread all job descriptions

• When answering question use the STAR method. It makes everything go by quicker and more efficient

• S - Situation

• T - Task

• A - Action

• R - Result

• Prepare a list of references

• Plan outfit before hand, and have all resumes prepared

• Treat anyone you see with respect

• Ask about next steps

• Have all answers prepped

• Remeber first impressions matter

• Send a thank you email to really seal the deal

Most Important Tip: Be confident. Be confident in yourself and your skills. Don't sell yourself short.

What you wear to your interview is the first judgment that the interviewer has about you so dress appropriately for the job your applying for.

If you wear a suit to an interview for a camp counselor, or a T-shirt to an interview at a bank, it'll send the message that you don't truly understand what's involved in the role.

Key Takeaways

• To dress appropriately for a job interview, follow the employer’s dress code. 

• If the job interview calls for business attire, wear a suit, a sweater and button-down shirt, or a professional-looking dress or skirt.

• Startup jobs may call for more casual interview attire but you still want to look professional. 

• Choose accessories carefully to ensure that they don’t distract the interviewer. 

• Style Your Hair

Remember that your goal is to impress the interviewer with your skills, experience, and enthusiasm. Avoid any style choices that distract from your abilities or detract from a professional impression. 

• A way to get a conversation started is to wear something unique

  
  

• Introduce and be your self

  
  

• Ask about the other person

  
  

• Body language to show the other person your listening

  
  

• Connect with the right people and then bring up jobs

  
  

• Give business cards and resume (Only give out when asked)

• Help others connect with each other

The opening sentence states, "Watch what you post on social media because it might just come back to bite you."

Silmi said, "they worry about being unable to express any opinions on social media out of fear of self-sabotaging a potential career opportunity."

One thing that stood out to me was when Hafsa Quraishi shared, "70% of employers and recruiters say they check social media during the hiring process according to a survey conducted by Careerbuilder."

Later throughout the article, however, Silmi uses her Twitter account to promote her journaling and experience. This made researchers and communities question whether they should teach youth about social media because the extra education and hands-on learning allow teenagers to grasp the idea of social media and get them to make social media work for them, than against them.

• You can get more sleep which allows you to do better at both school and work.

• Keeps your mental health stable, reducing stress, and increasing motivation.

• Also just more time to be able to hangout with friends, do hobbies, and destress.

  2. Not maintaining a good work-school balance is self explanatory in it's cons. It can lead to you failing in school, losing your job, overstress, no time, leading to losing your mental health.

  3. Most Important Tips to maintain a healthy work-life-school balance:

• Set apart time for yourself and friends meaning to set time to do things you enjoy, hangout with others, take breaks (doesn't mean procrastinate).

• Be mindful of your own health meaning take care of yourself. Eat well, get at least seven hours of sleep, and organize your school work and work schedule.

• Don't rely fully on yourself and ask others for help. It is much easier to study and do assignments with friends or teachers. Along with that, it is important to work with your co-workers (if you have) to get stuff done quicker and better.

• Understand that you cannot do everything so don't force yourself into an unhealthy lifestyle to try and pack all your assignments and work into a small amount of time. Also don't take more responsibilities if or when you already have a lot on your plate.

You could compare an interview to a game of chess. Not exactly, but both are complex which you need to answer with significance. Using the company’s website, social media posts, and other forms of news you can understand what the company wants, needs, and what's the standard.

2. Reread the job description

You may want to print the job description and underline specific skills the employer is looking for. Consider examples from your past and current work that align with these requirements.

3. Practice answering questions with someone

Practicing your answers out loud is an incredibly effective way to prepare. Say them to yourself or ask a friend to help run through common questions and your answers. You’ll gain confidence as you get used to saying the words. It helps if your partner gives you constructive criticism or feedback to help you get better.

4. Bring resume copies, a notebook, and a pen

You should take multiple copies of printed resumes in case for multiple interviewers. In these resumes, you should highlight specific accomplishments on your copy that you can easily refer to and discuss. Bring a pen and a small notebook for note-taking, you shouldn't use electronics or your phone to take notes.

5. Keep your answers concise and focused

Remember: Your time with each interviewer is limited so be mindful of rambling answers. Practicing your answers beforehand can help keep you focused.

1: Defining Your Personal Brand

Reflecting on your experiences, accomplishments, and goals to create a personal brand statement that highlights your expertise and uniqueness.

2: Showcasing Your Personal Brand in a Job Interview

studying and practicing common interview questions beforehand, paying attention to body language and attire, and showcasing your personality throughout the conversation.

3: Leveraging Personal Branding for Success

By using personal branding in the process, candidates can differentiate themselves, communicate their value proposition, and increase their chances of securing a job offer.

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• Jobs like babysitting or mowing lawns

• Extracurricular activities, such as clubs and sports

• Internships or apprenticeships

• Volunteer Work

When writing/incuding these into your resumes make sure to highlight the skills you developed in those included in the job posting. Such as academic achievements, improvements made over time or specific goals reached.

How to highlight skills on a resume with no work experience:

1. Review the Job decscription

2. Highlight your hard/soft skills

3. Include only relevant information for the job

When including education on a resume with no experienece,

make sure to only include information that is most relevant to the job.

Other tips when creating your first resume:

1. Proofread carefully

2. Be confident

3. Apply for roles that fir your skills

4. Keep it concise

1. Registered Nurses

2. Applications Software Developers

3. General and Operations Managers

4. Financial Managers

5. Accountants and Auditors

6. Management Analysis

7. Physicians and surgeons, all other

8. Market research analysts and marketing specialists

9. Managers, all other

10. Lawyers

11. Medical and health services managers

12. Business operations specialists, all other

13. Computer and information systems managers

14. Elementary school teachers

15. Postsecondary health specialties teachers

16. Nurse practitioners

17. Physical therapists

18. Systems software developers

19. Systems software developers

20. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

21. Computer systems analysts

22. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

23. Secondary school teachers

24. Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives

25. Physician assistants

26. Construction managers

27. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

28. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

29. Dentists

30. Family General Practitioners

Financial Manager bachelors and over 100k anually.

Applications and software developers bachelors over 100k.

Computer and information systems managers bachelors over 100k

Services sales representatives, all other High School Diploma over 50k

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers High school Diploma over 60k annually

Construction managers

90k

bachelors

#1 Registered Nurse

Over 400k projected positions

Over 70k anual salary

Education Bachelors

Family Practitioner Doctoral degree PHD 200k

• Bright colors, neutrals, and patterns were preferred for giving the speaker a look of innovation.

• Business casual was also the most chosen dress option. However, if you're aiming for professionalism or interacting with a new client, dress professionally in a neutral color scheme.

• If you work in a field where business casual is the standard, it is appropriate to conduct yourself in a virtual meeting with the same level of professionalism.

  2. Think carefully about your background

• Regarding backgrounds, the most popular option was displaying the room behind the speaker.

• A wall with a solid color was considered by just over half of the respondents to be the ideal backdrop for making the speaker appear innovative.

Basically, it's important to dress for success in the virtual world by giving careful thought to both your outfit and the setting in which you decide to display yourself.

• no discrations - other people, lighting, background noise 

• you but in a plain and neutral way

2. show your real background 

• no greenscreen 

3. select professional attire 

• dress as if your are taking the interveiw in an office 

• no big jewelry 

4. prepare your equipment 

• get your equment ready before the interveiw 

• make sure everything works - mics, volume, camera, ect

5. demonstrate positive body language

• make sure you are engaged 

• show your are curious 

• sit up stright 

6. engage the interveiwer

• eyes, smile, evergy 

• facial expressions 

7. prepare  

• reread everything you plan to say

• prepare , prepare , prepare

8. know the 20 fqacts 

• go sit in a calm space and write down 20 things you are happy youʻve accomplished 

9. practice 

• practicw with; mom, dad, sibling, friend, coach

10. remember you are talented and valuable 

• How well you understand the realities of a job you have never done

• Relevant skills applied in other contexts that could help you be successful in this job

• An enthusiasm for the work and a willingness to take the rough with the smooth that comes with every job

Side notes:

• Always say youʻre looking for an entry level job.

• Employers look for literally any type of work experience. (internships, burger flipping, volunteering, etc.)

• Provide examples of times where you tried to solve problems from prior work experiences. One example being doing tasks when nobodies looking, or doing an important task your boss didnt ask you to do.

Most important tip: Answer each question with confidence. Depending on how you answer each question determines the outcome of the interview (whether or not you get the job).

When being interviewed, there are so many different questions that an interviewer may ask you. Anyways, it's always good for an interviewee to keep their answers detailed so that the interviewer doesn't have to force anything to be said. Plus it makes the conversation less awkward. And lastly, there are many ways you can practice answering the questions, so that way when I comes time, speaking will be smood.

1. Communication

   • Verbal and non verbal communication affects every aspect of your professional life.

   • If you never been in an office setting, communication is helpful when getting familiar with work etiquette in the new work environment

   • Public speaking, Writing and reading courses are helpful to understand oral and written communication

2. Microsoft Office

   • Employers expect entry-level employees to have mastered them like Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

3. Prior Experience and Knowledge

   • Having prior work experience like internships, externship, jobs, etc.

   • Also, having experience on volunteer work, leadership, projects.

   • Relevant coursework

4. Analytics

   • Expected to have an idea on how data impacts organizations

   • Metrics and analytic platforms being valuable to your field of work.

5. Ability to Learn Quickly

   • Able to demonstrate that you can be flexible up to speed .

   • With ability to learn quickly come with a willingness to ask questions.

6. HTML/CSS

   • Coding is not necessary for every job, however is important for many positions.

7. Collaboration

   • Team/groups are often common in work settings

   • Be able to get along with the team by being productive and supportive.

8. Organizational Skills

   • Frequent updating and prioritizing to-do list, organizing inbox, keeping track of important documents, etc. are essential for "workplace success".

9. Photoshop

   • Many positions where having photoshop skills is helpful.

   • Being able to enhance or modify photos, visual graphics, etc.

10. Drive

    • Having a drive to get work done.

    • This skill includes hard and soft skills

      "Look beyond the immediate tactical aspects and appreciate the larger implications benefits to them," (Moss).

11. Social Media

    • Be adept at research on major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, twitter, etc.

    • Using social media as a communication tool.

    • Staying up to date with current events

    • Able to be asked to chip in on a companyʻs social media strategy

12. Punctuality

    • Employers look for employees who will always arrive on time and get to meetings or appointments early.

    • It also relate to timeliness of work.

13. Customer Service

    • Most jobs are client facing, so having this skill is vital

    • Being helpful and offering solutions to their problems.

14. Positive Attitude

    • Positive attitude is a must when getting the job.

    • "Being cheerfulness; not being dour, honesty, and confidence," (Benton).

Retail workers need to focus on detail, whether it is making sure a customer receives the exact change, keeping items in the store fully stocked, or making sure that the products are properly displayed. An eye for detail is a critical skill when trying to attract customers to a product.

Business Awareness

Business awareness means having an understanding of how a company or industry operates. Retail workers need to understand the company they work for, the products they sell, and the types of customers who purchase their products.

Communication

Good communication skills are important for nearly all retail positions. People in retail need to be able to speak with customers, buyers, other employees, and employers. Having good communication skills means speaking clearly and effectively with people.

IMPORTANT:

1. Many companies provide tuition reimbursement plans, education stipends, or other means of helping their staff members afford their college educations.

2. Employers like Boeing, Discover, ServiceNow, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and others provide tuition aid to their staff members.

3. Starbucks provides its employees with an exceptional educational program, paying for all of their undergraduate degree tuition.

4. These businesses place a high priority on professional growth, which they achieve through their educational initiatives.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Greeting Customers

  Make sure customers feel happy to be there

• Product Recommendations

  Know what customers would like based on preferences

• Resolving Complaints

  Help people out with any discrepancy

  BUSINESS AWARENESS

  • Merchandise Control

    Make sure you know where the merchandise is

  • Loss Prevention

    Provent theft from burglars and bad people

  • Product Knowledge

    Know where the products are and their uses

    ATTENTION TO DETAIL

    • Organization

      Keep the shop presentable and clean

    • Visual Merchandising

      Make sure merchandise is visible

    • Window Displays

      Display merchandise to attract customers

      INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

      • Cash Registers

        Know how to manage a register

      • Computer Skills

        Know how to work with a computer

      • Point of Sale Systems

        Know how to work a scale

1. High level view of current role

2. Tie skills to new role

3. Share key accomplishments

Past Statement

1. What motivated career shifts?

2. Speak about classes

3. Tell you "how and why" story

Future Statement

1. Explain why you want the role

2. Mention company research

3. Speak about what exciters you

Consider Volunteering

Even though you won't get a paycheck, volunteering is a great way to add valuable work experience to your resume, which will help you find a paid position in the future. Check with your high school guidance office and with local non-profit organizations for volunteer opportunities. 

Write a Resume

Even though it may not be required by employers, a resume can help you stand out from the competition. Even though you may not have much information to include, a resume shows that you're serious about your job search.

Make sure to include extracurricular activities and volunteer work on your resume.

Start Your Job Hunt Close to Home

One good way to get experience when you are a high school student is to start by working for friends and neighbors. Babysitting, mowing lawns, landscaping, yard work, shoveling snow, and pet sitting can all be included on your resume. In addition, the people you work for will be able to give you a reference when you apply for other jobs.

Advertise Your Job Search

The most important thing you can do is advertise the fact that you’re looking for a job. You never know who might be looking for their next employee.

Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job. Many jobs aren't advertised, and you may be able to get a good job lead from a friend or family member.

TIP: The more people you tell, the better your chances are of finding a job. 

Check With the Guidance Office

Your high school guidance office staff should be able to help you with job listings and jobsearch advice. There may be a bulletin board with job postings, a notebook with listings, and/or an online job board. They might also have internship opportunities, which may (or may not) be paid, but will give you valuable experience.

Job Search Online and In-Person

Check websites that list local job openings. You can use job search engines like Indeed.com to search by keyword part-time and your location to find job listings in your city or town. Check your local Chamber of Commerce website (Google your city/town name and Chamber of Commerce to find it) to see if they list jobs. There are lots of sources of employment opportunities, both for part-time during the school year and for great summer jobs.

Also, try stopping in at local businesses, and check to see if they are hiring. In some cases, the business may put a sign in the window. If there isn’t one, check with the manager anyway. Your motivation and self-assurance will impress the manager and could land you an interview.

Dress Appropriately

When you are applying in person for jobs and interviewing, dress appropriately. Use the "Grandma Rule" (if your grandmother would like your interview outfit, then you are dressed properly).

Here's more info on what teens shouldn't wear to job interviewers. 

Make Sure Your Social Media Is Presentable

Potential employers may search your name online and on social media sites. Make sure they won't find anything that would make them reconsider hiring you.

Be Flexible

Be as flexible as possible when it comes to your availability. The more flexible you are, the more likely you are to get a job offer. Also, know when you're available for work. Bring a list of the hours you can work with you when you apply in person or go to an interview.

He says that while hospitality jobs generally don't pay well, "at the other end of the scale are construction jobs, which are typically high-paying. In Hawaiʻi, we have a lot of low-paying jobs which keeps people employed but unable to live comfortably.

A recent survey of Hawaiʻis residents shows that less than a third of the state's 1.12 million adults are financially healthy.

Many residents work 2 jobs to get by.

Automation is a risk factor to eventually eliminate jobs across the economy.

Hawaiʻi has suffered 3 years of declining population.

The hospitality sector in Hawaii employs the most workers

Despite the growing popularity of online shopping, the grocery business will still need people to fill orders and stock shelves.

The University of Hawaii Community College Job Data Portal predicts that the plumbing, heating, and air conditioning industry will add more than 700 total jobs over the next 10 years,

Healthcare industry jobs are expected to grow significantly in the next decade

Although many of the jobs you’re pursuing won’t require a resume, going the extra mile to create one can help you make a positive first impression on prospective employers. Even without any work experience, you can still create a document that draws attention to your education achievements and involvement within your community. While you may struggle to find relevant content, the goal is to get your resume as close as possible to the one-page mark. Remember that you can feature coursework, academic projects, and extracurricular activities to give the hiring manager a better understanding of your unique background. For additional resources, you can visit our page on crafting resumes for teenagers.

Gather Necessary Documentation

Once you have your resume prepared, you’ll want to secure all the necessary documentation you’ll need for your job application. You’ll need to gather your social security number and bring some form of identification with you. You can obtain either a passport or photo ID if you don’t have a driver’s license. Depending on the age restrictions within your state, you may also need to provide a document signed by your parent or guardian allowing you to pursue employment.

Dress Professionally When Applying for Your First Job

Hiring managers will already have many concerns about hiring a teenager, especially regarding professionalism, so you’ll want to dress appropriately when applying for your first job. Showing up to apply for a job in jeans and a t-shirt may send the message that you don’t care enough to put the effort in should they choose to hire you. If you dress professionally during the application process and make a positive first impression, employers may be more willing to take a chance on bringing you in for an interview.

Prepare Yourself for the Interview

With anything in life, practice makes perfect, and preparing for the interview is no different. Refining your pitch can make all the difference in whether or not you land your first job at the onset of your career. Practice your responses to sample interview questions using tangible examples from your academic experience or extracurricular activities. For example, if you’re asked about your team leadership qualities, you may be able to point out an academic project that you took the lead on or your experiences as an athlete on a high school sports team. Having some ideas prepared beforehand will make you feel more confident when it comes time for the interview.

Apply Online and In-Person

You’ll want to apply to as many opportunities as possible to increase your chances of securing employment. At this stage in your career, applying in person may be more beneficial, as it allows you to introduce yourself to the manager beforehand. That said, countless entry-level positions are listed online every day, so you will want to use a combination of both to reach out to a variety of different companies.

Don’t Get Discouraged by Rejection

Unfortunately, rejection is a part of the job search and something you’ll need to move past while seeking to land your first opportunity. The important thing is to avoid taking a rejection personally or allowing it to discourage you from applying for other positions. Candidates are rejected every day for a multitude of reasons, and it’s important to remember that with diligence and perseverance, you’ll ultimately find the right fit for your skill sets. Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback after a rejection, as the hiring manager may be willing to provide insights that can help you improve as you move forward.

Leverage Your Connections

Although you likely won’t have industry connections to leverage at this stage of your career, putting the word out amongst your friends and family may help you to uncover available opportunities during the job hunt. Asking around regarding job openings in your area is a viable strategy, as someone you know may have a connection at a company that’s looking for new team members. Putting yourself out there is another job search component, so don’t be afraid to ask for help along the way.

Send a Thank You Note Following an Interview

Even at the entry level, you’ll be surprised at the amount of competition you’ll face while applying for jobs. Hiring managers often review large volumes of resumes and applications each day and sending a thank you note following an interview is a small touch that may help you to stand out from the applicant pool. Employers value candidates who are polite, respectful, and courteous and going the extra mile to send a thank you note, or email will speak positively to who you are as both a candidate and as a person.

Prioritize Time Management

If you’re a high school student looking for your first job, you’ll want to be careful with time management and your priorities. It’s important to take your work responsibilities seriously, but you don’t want your first job to supersede your academic success or long-term goals. Maintaining open lines of communication with employers regarding your availability and school commitments is important to ensure that you don’t overwhelm yourself during this transformative phase of your life.

Stay Positive and Don’t Give Up

Landing your first job is a huge accomplishment and milestone for teenagers, but you’ll need to stay persistent throughout the job search. This is a valuable learning experience, and you may make some mistakes along the way. Maintaining a positive attitude is important when dealing with a lack of interviews or handling rejection. Remember that job opportunities come and go many times over the course of a person’s career. As long as you remain patient and diligent during your search, you’ll be sure to land the position that is right for you.

It's also important that you add any academic achievements and if you were in any sports or honours programs.

You should also add any soft skills you feel may be appropriate for the job you're applying to. Some common soft skills entry-level jobs look for in people include having good communication, solid teamwork skills and a good work ethic.

Once you've compiled a list of all your skills and experiences here is what your resume should include

• Contact information

• Education (when you graduate, which school, etc)

• Experience (casual work, volunteering, clubs, youth organizations, teams)

• Skills (related to the job)

• Awards and Achievements (academic and extracurricular)

College tuition is only going to rise which makes it more difficult to pay for your colleges. Some companies that help you are ServiceNow, Starbucks, and Target.

As a highschool student you can apply for some of these jobs easily such as Starbucks and Target while getting your tuition paid for. It helps you and your parents and you still get the experience of a job. This is important to consider if you are looking to go to college in the future, especially if you know you cant afford the prices of the college you want to go to it will really help you in the long run.

Extra experience and that extra step can make quite a different on your college application. Schools like to see you taking initiative, especially in something that has to do with your intended major. It shows you’re dedicated, well before you set foot on their campus. This position could set you apart from the crowd and help you earn an acceptance letter.

4 Reasons High School Students Should Do a Summer Internship

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’ve often heard of college students and recent college graduates getting internships, but did you know it’s also beneficial for high school students to take part in one? It’s something you’ll definitely want to consider! Here are four reasons you should do a summer internship as a high school student.

Reason #1: A Summer Internship Looks Good On College Applications

Extra experience and that extra step can make quite a different on your college application. Schools like to see you taking initiative, especially in something that has to do with your intended major. It shows you’re dedicated, well before you set foot on their campus. This position could set you apart from the crowd and help you earn an acceptance letter.

Reason #2: It Gives You Job Experience

A summer internship will also look great for future job applications. This is definitely the case if you decide to go forward with this particular field. You’ll already have work history under your belt even if you decided not to work during college. This will help tremendously with your resume, future job interviews, and self confidence when it comes to work.

Reason #3: You Get the Skills You Need In Your Field

There’s no better way to experience your field than with a hands on approach. A summer internship will give you a real introduction to your intended career path and let you know more about your major and field in general.

Reason #4: An Internship Will Help You Network

Networking is another benefit that comes out of taking part in an internship, and it’s great to start early. The right position will help you create connections that can help you through college, but may also result in some great positions or careers after you graduate. Make sure to keep up those connections too — whether it be working at the company during the summer or adding them on LinkedIn.