So, where do you start?
It's not always as easy as it would seem for a teenager to get a job. There are laws restricting when you can work and what you can do. Teens hired for nonagricultural employment (which is just about everything other than farm work) must be at least fourteen. Other restrictions also apply:
Ages 14 and 15: During the school year, work hours for teens are limited to 3 hours a day and 18 hours a week. On days when there's no school and in the summer, working hours increase to 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week. There are limits on when you can work, too - no later than 7 p.m.
During the school year and no later than 9 p.m. between June 1 and Labor Day.
Ages 16 and 17: There's no limit on hours, but, if you're under 18 you can't work in a job that the Labor Department
You can even Search & apply for a teen job anywhere in the U.S.
at snagajob.com
Most people start with the big employment sites such as Monster, but they are not the only or the best place
to look. Smaller, more focused sites can often be much more useful to you. Below are some ideas for your job search.
Search the Internet - You are doing that now! The "Internet" will not hire you,
so use it for what it is -- an excellent source of job information.
Employer Web Sites - get a list of local companies and visit the web site. Believe it or not, many
employers do not use some of the more popular job services.
To find some employer Web sites, you can visit:
- Academic360 - a directory of college and university Web site employment sections
- Business.com - a searchable directory of businesses in the USA, organized by type (e.g. accounting, etc.).
- USAjobs - the job site for Uncle Sam, if you want to work in the U.S. Federal Government.
Professional Association Sites - If you have been in the work force for any length of time, you will be
aware of the associations related to your area of expertise.
Recruiter/HeadHunter/Staffing Firm Web Sites - Careful here. There are good and there are BAD. Talk with you
friends and get recommendations for ones they have dealt with before and have been both professional and successful in
helping your friends find a job.
Networking - Still the best. Always has been and always will be. According to experts, only 10% to 15% of
all job openings are posted on the Internet or other publication. The trick to being successful through networking is contact,
contact and contact. You have to meet... call... visit... and you have to be persistent -- otherwise your network of contacts will cease to grow!
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Business
Philadelphia's economy is heavily based upon manufacturing, refining, and financial services. Philadelphia has its own stock exchange.
The list of major companies in Philadelphia includes Aramark, GlaxoSmithKline, Sunoco, Comcast, and Pep Boys.
The Federal government plays a large role in Philadelphia as well. The east-coast operations of the United States Mint are based near the historic district, and the Federal Reserve Bank's Philadelphia division is based there as well.
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