{"id":2915,"date":"2020-08-05T11:45:05","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T11:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ezilon.com\/topics\/?p=2915"},"modified":"2025-03-31T12:17:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T12:17:17","slug":"getting-a-job-as-a-teen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ezilon.com\/topics\/getting-a-job-as-a-teen\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Teens: How to Get a Job as a Getting A Job As A Teen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Getting\u00a0a\u00a0job\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0teen<\/strong>\u00a0can\u00a0teach\u00a0you\u00a0new\u00a0skills\u00a0and\u00a0give\u00a0you\u00a0independence.\u00a0In\u00a0the\u00a0U.S.,\u00a0teens\u00a0must\u00a0be\u00a014\u00a0to\u00a0work\u00a0most\u00a0jobs,\u00a0except\u00a0farming.\u00a0Before\u00a014,\u00a0you\u00a0can\u00a0try\u00a0babysitting\u00a0or\u00a0yard\u00a0work.<\/p>\n<p>At\u00a014\u201315,\u00a0you\u00a0can\u00a0work\u00a0in\u00a0retail,\u00a0grocery\u00a0stores,\u00a0or\u00a0restaurants.\u00a0By\u00a016+,\u00a0you\u00a0can\u00a0find\u00a0part-time\u00a0jobs\u00a0in\u00a0offices,\u00a0food\u00a0service,\u00a0and\u00a0seasonal\u00a0work.<\/p>\n<p>Having\u00a0a\u00a0job\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0teen\u00a0is\u00a0more\u00a0than\u00a0just\u00a0making\u00a0money.\u00a0It\u00a0teaches\u00a0you\u00a0responsibility\u00a0and\u00a0experience.\u00a0Start\u00a0by\u00a0looking\u00a0at\u00a0job\u00a0sites\u00a0like\u00a0indeed\u00a0or\u00a0Snagajob.\u00a0Look\u00a0for\u00a0jobs\u00a0that\u00a0fit\u00a0your\u00a0age\u00a0and\u00a0interests.\u00a0Schools\u00a0and\u00a0libraries\u00a0also\u00a0share\u00a0job\u00a0leads.<\/p>\n<p>Even\u00a0small\u00a0jobs\u00a0like\u00a0babysitting\u00a0or\u00a0pet\u00a0care\u00a0are\u00a0valuable\u00a0experience.\u00a0This\u00a0guide\u00a0will\u00a0help\u00a0you\u00a0from\u00a0making\u00a0a\u00a0resume\u00a0to\u00a0acing\u00a0interviews.\u00a0Let&#8217;s\u00a0make\u00a0your\u00a0job\u00a0search\u00a0a\u00a0success.<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding\u00a0the\u00a0Job\u00a0Market\u00a0for\u00a0Teens<\/h2>\n<p>Looking\u00a0into\u00a0<em>teen\u00a0job\u00a0opportunities<\/em>\u00a0is\u00a0the\u00a0first\u00a0step\u00a0in\u00a0your\u00a0<em>teenage\u00a0workforce\u00a0development<\/em>\u00a0journey.\u00a0Today&#8217;s\u00a0market\u00a0has\u00a0many\u00a0roles\u00a0for\u00a0students\u00a0who\u00a0balance\u00a0school\u00a0and\u00a0work.\u00a0Here&#8217;s\u00a0what\u00a0you\u00a0need\u00a0to\u00a0know:<\/p>\n<h3>Current\u00a0Trends\u00a0in\u00a0Teen\u00a0Employment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>93%\u00a0of\u00a0teens\u00a0have\u00a0held\u00a0a\u00a0paying\u00a0job\u00a0by\u00a0high\u00a0school\u00a0graduation.<\/li>\n<li>Summer\u00a02024\u00a0could\u00a0add\u00a01.3\u00a0million\u00a0new\u00a0jobs,\u00a0per\u00a0Challenger,\u00a0Gray\u00a0&amp;\u00a0Christmas.<\/li>\n<li>Employers\u00a0value\u00a0teens\u00a0who\u00a0balance\u00a0school\u00a0with\u00a0work:\u00a020\u00a0hours\/week\u00a0is\u00a0typical.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSummer\u00a02024\u00a0will\u00a0see\u00a0strong\u00a0hiring\u00a0in\u00a0retail\u00a0and\u00a0food\u00a0service,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0Challenger,\u00a0Gray\u00a0&amp;\u00a0Christmas\u00a0analysts.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Popular\u00a0Jobs\u00a0for\u00a0Teens<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s\u00a0where\u00a0employers\u00a0hire\u00a0most:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Retail:\u00a0Target,\u00a0Walmart,\u00a0and\u00a0local\u00a0shops<\/li>\n<li>Food\u00a0service:\u00a0McDonald\u2019s,\u00a0Burger\u00a0King,\u00a0and\u00a0cafes<\/li>\n<li>Babysitting,\u00a0pet\u00a0sitting,\u00a0and\u00a0seasonal\u00a0roles\u00a0at\u00a0amusement\u00a0parks<\/li>\n<li>Community\u00a0centers\u00a0and\u00a0local\u00a0government\u00a0programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Required\u00a0Skills\u00a0and\u00a0Qualifications<\/h3>\n<p>Employers\u00a0look\u00a0for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reliability\u00a0and\u00a0punctuality<\/li>\n<li>Communication\u00a0and\u00a0teamwork\u00a0skills<\/li>\n<li>Basic\u00a0tech\u00a0skills\u00a0(e.g.,\u00a0digital\u00a0tools\u00a0or\u00a0coding)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most\u00a0roles\u00a0train\u00a0you\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0job\u2014no\u00a0prior\u00a0experience\u00a0needed!\u00a0Show\u00a0enthusiasm\u00a0and\u00a0a\u00a0strong\u00a0work\u00a0ethic.<\/p>\n<h2>Preparing\u00a0Your\u00a0Resume\u00a0and\u00a0Cover\u00a0Letter<\/h2>\n<p>Getting\u00a0your\u00a0first\u00a0job\u00a0starts\u00a0with\u00a0strong\u00a0application\u00a0materials.\u00a0Even\u00a0without\u00a0work\u00a0experience,\u00a0your\u00a0resume\u00a0can\u00a0show\u00a0off\u00a0skills\u00a0from\u00a0school\u00a0projects,\u00a0volunteer\u00a0work,\u00a0or\u00a0club\u00a0leadership.\u00a0Follow\u00a0these\u00a0tips\u00a0to\u00a0make\u00a0your\u00a0experiences\u00a0stand\u00a0out.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;A\u00a0clear\u00a0resume\u00a0turns\u00a0any\u00a0experience\u00a0into\u00a0a\u00a0professional\u00a0advantage.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Tips\u00a0for\u00a0Writing\u00a0a\u00a0Resume<\/h3>\n<p>Begin\u00a0by\u00a0listing\u00a0jobs\u00a0like\u00a0babysitting,\u00a0tutoring,\u00a0or\u00a0managing\u00a0sports\u00a0teams.\u00a0Include\u00a0clubs,\u00a0volunteer\u00a0work,\u00a0or\u00a0certifications\u00a0like\u00a0first\u00a0aid\u00a0or\u00a0coding.\u00a0Use\u00a0bullet\u00a0points\u00a0to\u00a0list\u00a0your\u00a0duties,\u00a0like\u00a0&#8220;Organized\u00a0fundraising\u00a0events\u00a0raising\u00a0$2,000+\u00a0for\u00a0charity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0professional\u00a0summary:\u00a0&#8220;Motivated\u00a0student\u00a0seeking\u00a0retail\u00a0or\u00a0customer\u00a0service\u00a0roles\u00a0to\u00a0develop\u00a0communication\u00a0and\u00a0time-management\u00a0skills.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Choose\u00a0Calibri\u00a0or\u00a0Arial\u00a0fonts,\u00a0one-inch\u00a0margins,\u00a0and\u00a0a\u00a0clean\u00a0layout.<\/li>\n<li>Proofread\u00a0with\u00a0tools\u00a0like\u00a0Grammarly\u00a0and\u00a0ask\u00a0a\u00a0teacher\u00a0to\u00a0review\u00a0it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Crafting\u00a0a\u00a0Standout\u00a0Cover\u00a0Letter<\/h3>\n<p>Make\u00a0each\u00a0cover\u00a0letter\u00a0unique\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0job.\u00a0Start\u00a0with:\u00a0&#8220;I\u2019m\u00a0excited\u00a0to\u00a0apply\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0part-time\u00a0position\u00a0at\u00a0[Company\u00a0Name].\u00a0My\u00a0role\u00a0as\u00a0treasurer\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Environmental\u00a0Club\u00a0taught\u00a0me\u00a0teamwork\u00a0and\u00a0budgeting\u00a0skills\u00a0applicable\u00a0to\u00a0this\u00a0role.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Address\u00a0the\u00a0hiring\u00a0manager\u00a0by\u00a0name:\u00a0&#8220;Dear\u00a0Ms.\u00a0Johnson,&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Use\u00a0bullet\u00a0points\u00a0to\u00a0highlight\u00a0relevant\u00a0skills\u00a0(e.g.,\u00a0&#8220;Led\u00a0a\u00a010-person\u00a0team\u00a0to\u00a0organize\u00a0a\u00a0community\u00a0cleanup&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li>End\u00a0with\u00a0gratitude:\u00a0&#8220;Thank\u00a0you\u00a0for\u00a0considering\u00a0my\u00a0application.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0eager\u00a0to\u00a0contribute\u00a0to\u00a0[Company\u00a0Name]\u2019s\u00a0team.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div 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tips<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Remember,\u00a0employers\u00a0look\u00a0for\u00a0initiative.\u00a0Show\u00a0every\u00a0experience\u00a0that\u00a0shows\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0responsible,\u00a0like\u00a0organizing\u00a0events\u00a0or\u00a0leading\u00a0projects.\u00a0These\u00a0details\u00a0prove\u00a0your\u00a0potential\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0<strong>job\u00a0search\u00a0tips\u00a0for\u00a0teens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Job\u00a0Search\u00a0Strategies\u00a0for\u00a0Teens<\/h2>\n<p>Looking\u00a0for\u00a0a\u00a0job\u00a0begins\u00a0with\u00a0knowing\u00a0where\u00a0to\u00a0start.\u00a0Here&#8217;s\u00a0how\u00a0to\u00a0find\u00a0part-time\u00a0jobs\u00a0for\u00a0teens\u00a0and\u00a0boost\u00a0your\u00a0job\u00a0search.<\/p>\n<h3>Utilizing\u00a0Online\u00a0Job\u00a0Boards<\/h3>\n<p>Begin\u00a0with\u00a0sites\u00a0like\u00a0<em>indeed<\/em>,\u00a0<em>snagajob<\/em>,\u00a0or\u00a0<em>glassdoor<\/em>.\u00a0Use\u00a0filters\u00a0to\u00a0find\u00a0jobs\u00a0for\u00a0those\u00a014\u00a0and\u00a0older.\u00a0Look\u00a0for\u00a0keywords\u00a0like\u00a0\u201csummer\u00a0job\u201d\u00a0or\u00a0\u201cretail\u00a0sales\u00a0associate.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Networking\u00a0with\u00a0Family\u00a0and\u00a0Friends<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask\u00a0relatives\u00a0if\u00a0they\u00a0know\u00a0of\u00a0jobs\u00a0for\u00a0teens,\u00a0like\u00a0babysitting\u00a0or\u00a0landscaping.<\/li>\n<li>Look\u00a0for\u00a0\u201chelp\u00a0wanted\u201d\u00a0signs\u00a0at\u00a0local\u00a0stores\u00a0and\u00a0cafes.\u00a0Retail\u00a0and\u00a0food\u00a0service\u00a0jobs\u00a0are\u00a0common.<\/li>\n<li>Make\u00a0a\u00a0list\u00a0of\u00a03\u00a0professional\u00a0references\u00a0from\u00a0past\u00a0jobs,\u00a0sports\u00a0coaches,\u00a0or\u00a0teachers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cMy\u00a0neighbor\u2019s\u00a0bakery\u00a0hired\u00a0me\u00a0after\u00a0my\u00a0mom\u00a0mentioned\u00a0my\u00a0interest,\u201d\u00a0says\u00a016-year-old\u00a0caf\u00e9\u00a0worker\u00a0Mia.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Taking\u00a0Advantage\u00a0of\u00a0School\u00a0Resources<\/h3>\n<p>Guidance\u00a0counselors\u00a0often\u00a0share\u00a0job\u00a0listings.\u00a0Check\u00a0your\u00a0school\u2019s\u00a0career\u00a0center\u00a0for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local\u00a0business\u00a0partnerships\u00a0offering\u00a0work-study\u00a0programs<\/li>\n<li>Internships\u00a0in\u00a0fields\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0curious\u00a0about<\/li>\n<li>Chamber\u00a0of\u00a0Commerce\u00a0websites\u00a0listing\u00a0seasonal\u00a0roles\u00a0like\u00a0lifeguard\u00a0or\u00a0camp\u00a0counselor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Always\u00a0review\u00a0employer\u00a0reviews\u00a0on\u00a0Glassdoor\u00a0and\u00a0customize\u00a0your\u00a0resume\u00a0for\u00a0each\u00a0job.\u00a0Every\u00a0effort\u00a0helps\u00a0when\u00a0starting\u00a0your\u00a0work\u00a0experience!<\/p>\n<h2>Mastering\u00a0the\u00a0Art\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Interview<\/h2>\n<p>Preparing\u00a0for\u00a0an\u00a0interview\u00a0is\u00a0key\u00a0when\u00a0<em>Getting\u00a0A\u00a0Job\u00a0As\u00a0A\u00a0Teen<\/em>.\u00a0Every\u00a0little\u00a0thing,\u00a0from\u00a0what\u00a0you\u00a0wear\u00a0to\u00a0what\u00a0you\u00a0say,\u00a0makes\u00a0a\u00a0big\u00a0difference.\u00a0Here\u00a0are\u00a0some\u00a0tips\u00a0to\u00a0help\u00a0you\u00a0stand\u00a0out\u00a0during\u00a0job\u00a0interviews.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Research\u00a0the\u00a0company\u2019s\u00a0mission\u00a0and\u00a0values\u00a0to\u00a0tailor\u00a0your\u00a0answers\u00a0to\u00a0their\u00a0goals.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Common\u00a0Interview\u00a0Questions<\/h3>\n<p>Practice\u00a0answers\u00a0to\u00a0common\u00a0questions\u00a0like:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u201cTell\u00a0me\u00a0about\u00a0yourself.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat\u00a0strengths\u00a0would\u00a0you\u00a0bring\u00a0to\u00a0this\u00a0role?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHow\u00a0do\u00a0you\u00a0handle\u00a0stress\u00a0or\u00a0conflicts?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For\u00a0questions\u00a0about\u00a0weaknesses,\u00a0talk\u00a0about\u00a0what\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0learning.\u00a0For\u00a0example,\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m\u00a0still\u00a0learning\u00a0time\u00a0management,\u00a0so\u00a0I\u00a0use\u00a0planners\u00a0to\u00a0stay\u00a0organized.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Dressing\u00a0for\u00a0Success<\/h3>\n<div 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class=\"_Title_1z052_32\">youth-employment-programs-labor-laws<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Do\u00a0You\u00a0Need\u00a0a\u00a0Work\u00a0Permit?<\/h3>\n<p>Most\u00a0states\u00a0need\u00a0minors\u00a0under\u00a018\u00a0to\u00a0have\u00a0a\u00a0work\u00a0permit.\u00a0Schools\u00a0or\u00a0local\u00a0labor\u00a0departments\u00a0give\u00a0out\u00a0these\u00a0certificates.\u00a0They\u00a0check\u00a0if\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0old\u00a0enough\u00a0and\u00a0in\u00a0school.<\/p>\n<p>To\u00a0get\u00a0one,\u00a0you\u00a0need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A\u00a0school-issued\u00a0form\u00a0showing\u00a0attendance\u00a0and\u00a0grades<\/li>\n<li>Parental\/guardian\u00a0consent<\/li>\n<li>School\u00a0district\u00a0approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each\u00a0state\u00a0has\u00a0its\u00a0own\u00a0rules.\u00a0Check\u00a0your\u00a0state\u2019s\u00a0labor\u00a0department\u00a0website\u00a0for\u00a0more\u00a0information.<\/p>\n<h3>Key\u00a0Labor\u00a0Laws\u00a0for\u00a0Teen\u00a0Workers<\/h3>\n<p>Federal\u00a0and\u00a0state\u00a0laws\u00a0have\u00a0strict\u00a0rules\u00a0to\u00a0keep\u00a0you\u00a0safe.\u00a0Here\u00a0are\u00a0some\u00a0important\u00a0ones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Hour\u00a0Limits<\/em>:\u00a0Ages\u00a014\u201315\u00a0can\u00a0work\u00a03\u00a0hours\u00a0on\u00a0school\u00a0days,\u00a018\u00a0total\u00a0weekly\u00a0during\u00a0school\u00a0terms.\u00a0Non-school\u00a0days\u00a0allow\u00a08\u00a0hours\u00a0daily\u00a0and\u00a040\u00a0weekly\u00a0during\u00a0breaks.\u00a0Work\u00a0hours\u00a0must\u00a0end\u00a0by\u00a07\u00a0p.m.,\u00a0extending\u00a0to\u00a09\u00a0p.m.\u00a0in\u00a0summer.<\/li>\n<li><em>Prohibited\u00a0Jobs<\/em>:\u00a0Teens\u00a0under\u00a018\u00a0cannot\u00a0operate\u00a0heavy\u00a0machinery,\u00a0work\u00a0in\u00a0construction,\u00a0or\u00a0handle\u00a0hazardous\u00a0materials.\u00a0Driving\u00a0for\u00a0work\u00a0is\u00a0banned\u00a0unless\u00a0in\u00a0approved\u00a0programs.<\/li>\n<li><em>Workplace\u00a0Safety<\/em>:\u00a0Employers\u00a0must\u00a0follow\u00a0OSHA\u00a0rules,\u00a0offering\u00a0training\u00a0and\u00a0safe\u00a0conditions.\u00a0Report\u00a0violations\u00a0anonymously\u00a0via\u00a0the\u00a0Department\u00a0of\u00a0Labor\u2019s\u00a0Wage\u00a0and\u00a0Hour\u00a0Division.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Always\u00a0check\u00a0Youth\u00a0Rules!\u00a0for\u00a0state-specific\u00a0details.\u00a0Federal\u00a0law\u00a0favors\u00a0stricter\u00a0state\u00a0rules\u00a0when\u00a0they\u00a0conflict.\u00a0This\u00a0helps\u00a0protect\u00a0your\u00a0rights\u00a0while\u00a0you\u00a0gain\u00a0skills\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0future\u00a0<em>teenage\u00a0workforce\u00a0development<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2>Balancing\u00a0Work\u00a0and\u00a0School\u00a0Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<p>Managing\u00a0work\u00a0and\u00a0school\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0high\u00a0school\u00a0student\u00a0needs\u00a0careful\u00a0planning.\u00a0Laws\u00a0like\u00a0the\u00a0Fair\u00a0Labor\u00a0Standards\u00a0Act\u00a0set\u00a0limits.\u00a0Teens\u00a014\u201315\u00a0can\u00a0work\u00a0up\u00a0to\u00a03\u00a0hours\u00a0on\u00a0school\u00a0days\u00a0or\u00a018\u00a0hours\u00a0a\u00a0week\u00a0during\u00a0school\u00a0weeks.\u00a0This\u00a0balance\u00a0helps\u00a0develop\u00a0skills\u00a0like\u00a0prioritization\u00a0and\u00a0responsibility.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>70%\u00a0of\u00a0parents\u00a0agree\u00a0jobs\u00a0boost\u00a0teens&#8217;\u00a0self-esteem,\u00a0but\u00a063%\u00a0worry\u00a0about\u00a0grades.\u00a0Effective\u00a0scheduling\u00a0bridges\u00a0this\u00a0gap.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Time\u00a0Management\u00a0Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use\u00a0digital\u00a0calendars\u00a0to\u00a0block\u00a0school\u00a0hours\u00a0first\u00a0before\u00a0adding\u00a0shifts.<\/li>\n<li>Start\u00a0with\u00a015\u201320\u00a0weekly\u00a0hours\u00a0during\u00a0the\u00a0school\u00a0year\u00a0to\u00a0avoid\u00a0overload.<\/li>\n<li>Share\u00a0your\u00a0class\u00a0schedule\u00a0with\u00a0employers\u00a0to\u00a0avoid\u00a0conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Prioritizing\u00a0School\u00a0Over\u00a0Work<\/h3>\n<p>When\u00a0exams\u00a0are\u00a0near,\u00a0ask\u00a0employers\u00a0to\u00a0reduce\u00a0your\u00a0hours.\u00a0Prioritize\u00a0sleep,\u00a0study\u00a0time,\u00a0and\u00a0mental\u00a0health\u2014over\u00a050%\u00a0of\u00a0students\u00a0report\u00a0stress\u00a0from\u00a0imbalance.\u00a0Use\u00a0apps\u00a0like\u00a0Google\u00a0Calendar\u00a0or\u00a0Trello\u00a0to\u00a0track\u00a0deadlines.<\/p>\n<p>Talk\u00a0openly\u00a0with\u00a0parents\u00a0and\u00a0teachers\u00a0to\u00a0get\u00a0their\u00a0support.\u00a0Balancing\u00a0work\u00a0and\u00a0school\u00a0builds\u00a0resilience.\u00a0But,\u00a0never\u00a0hesitate\u00a0to\u00a0adjust\u00a0hours\u00a0if\u00a0grades\u00a0slip.\u00a0Your\u00a0education\u00a0is\u00a0the\u00a0priority\u2014work\u00a0should\u00a0never\u00a0compromise\u00a0it.<\/p>\n<h2>Building\u00a0Workplace\u00a0Skills\u00a0and\u00a0Experience<\/h2>\n<p>Building\u00a0workplace\u00a0skills\u00a0starts\u00a0long\u00a0before\u00a0your\u00a0first\u00a0paycheck.\u00a0<em>Teenage\u00a0workforce\u00a0dev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