It's almost summer, and e-mail
pleas from teenagers seeking summer
jobs are hitting our mailboxes.
This issue offers guidance to
teens seeking jobs, especially
in terms of interviewing strategies.
Our two-part article on interviewing
uses many real-life examples to give
young people the lowdown on
succeeding in interviews.
So come on, teens, let's get out there and
hit the bricks! And, parents...be sure
your teen son or daughter sees this issue.
For our other readers -- and for teens
who want to know what the future holds --
we present a very interesting article
on 21st century career success.
Job Interview Strategies for Teens: Part I -- Interview Preparation
by Katharine Hansen
As much as you'd like to be earning some money,
the idea of job-hunting can be pretty intimidating.
If you're feeling shy and lacking confidence about
getting out there and talking to employers, you are
far from alone, according to many career counselors.
"Many of the students I counsel are so nervous during
an interview that they come across as a bit withdrawn,
which may translate into lacking self-confidence or
lacking interest and enthusiasm for the position,"
observes Lisette Ruiz, a career counselor. Our two-part
article offers tips to help you cruise through job
interviews confidently and land the job with flying
colors.
When it comes to modern career development,
one thing we can all count on is change.
With the advent of technology, telecommuting,
and e-commerce, how work is performed is in
a state of reinvention. Self-employment and
small business development will become more
the norm than big business. And career changes
will be more frequent because of rapidly changing
organizations and industries. Finally, the line
between one's personal and professional life will
become even more blurred. Since the modern world
of work is rapidly changing to keep up with the
demands of our fast-paced lives and lifestyles,
this article examines some characteristics of what
the new work contract will look like and offers
advice on successfully navigating through the
turbulent times of change and career uncertainty.
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The site offers interview tips, a resume builder, a link to
the Career Key career assessment, an SAT question of the
day, an SAT word of the day, and CLEP-test prep help,
in addition to the ability to search for jobs and
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Jen writes: "I am 16 years old. I love your
ideas besides babysitting. [Editor's note: See
our article, Job Ideas for Teens 15 and Younger:
Beyond Babysitting.]
I love cooking and I am actually quite good at it.
I cook at home and I also have a class in school
that I am doing well in. I was wondering if you
could e-mail as soon as possible and tell me some
things I should put on my flyer."
Mike Foley writes: "I am 19, turning 20 on June 22. My
problem is I still don't know what I want to do with my
life. I would be interested to know if you hear that a lot.
Also I am interested to know if there are any career
opportunities out there that don't require a post-secondary
education."
Alessandra Arias writes: "I have a fairly easy and
general question for you. I am currently a student
and am thinking about switching majors. I am not
really sure what I want to do. I was thinking about
majoring in journalism. With that major, what jobs
can I look into and what fields would be available
to me?"
Jeremiah DeLlamas writes: "I've got a question
regarding portfolios. It will take a folder with nice
plastic dividers to make it look really nice. It is
something that I do not want to make and just give
to a interviewer. Do I need to make plenty of them
to leave with interviewers, or what do I do with it?"
Q TIPS: Quick and Quintessential Career & Job Tips
JuniorJobs.com and Youth Venture have
announced a new "Dream it. Do it." partnership
to promote social entrepreneurship among youth
ages 13-20. Together these organizations will
provide opportunities for job-seeking teenagers
to become Youth Venturers and launch clubs,
organizations, or businesses that benefit their
communities. This partnership will offer youth
the support they need to create, lead and launch
their own enterprise, including materials, technical
allies, media opportunities, national recognition,
workshops, trainings, a Venturers-only Web site,
and up to $1,000 in start-up seed money.
Last year, Youth Venture launched 130 venture teams
all over the country. Sonia, aged 17 of
Springfield, VA, for example, launched Ayudemonos
(''Let's Help Each Other''). Her venture promotes organ
donation awareness throughout the Latino community
in Northern Virginia. The teenage founder of Juniorjobs,
17-year-old Saied Ghaffari, helped develop the partnership
to enable the thousands of teens who come to
juniorjobs.com the opportunity to follow his example.
Junior Jobs is an on-line job-hunting site especially
designed for teenagers. Teens can not only search
for jobs, but also have access to resources that
help them prepare for their career. Youth Venture
is a national not-for-profit organization that
invests in young people as changemakers by providing
the tools and support they need to create, lead, and
launch organizations, clubs, or businesses ("ventures")
that make a difference in the community.
For more on the partnership go to Junior Jobs
and click on Dream it. Do it.
This June 14 is National Work @ Home Father's Day.
Held each year on the Friday before Father's Day, it
is the one day set aside to honor and celebrate those
working fathers who have elected to work from home --
either as home-based entrepreneurs or teleworkers --
as a means to improve family interaction, professional
satisfaction -- and balance between the two. Now in
its second year, the event features the contest,
"Why I Work @ Home: A Dad's View." To enter,
work-at-home dads must submit a 250-word essay
on how working from home has improved the balance
between their family and professional lives. The prize
package is valued at more than $250.
To enter "Why I Work@Home: A Father's View," entrants must
be fathers with at least one in-home, minor child,
and must work or telework from a home office at
least one day each week. Submit entries to
Work @ Home Father's Day Essay Contest, P.O.
Box 8263 Coral Springs, FL 33075-8263, or
contest@fathersworld.com. Entries must be
postmarked or emailed no later than June 1, 2002.
Winners will be announced on June 14.
For complete rules, visit
Father's World.
In recent years, the number of e-mentoring
programs has grown as providers have sought new
ways to connect young people with mentors.
Because such programs offer great flexibility
by eliminating time and geographic barriers,
they have the potential for tapping a whole new
pool of mentors. At the same time, they present
new challenges regarding safety and effectiveness.
With a grant received last year, The National Mentoring
Partnership is providing a national clearinghouse that offers
guidelines for responsible mentoring via the Internet, how-to
information, consultation and technical assistance for
providers wishing to establish or expand e-mentoring programs,
as well opportunities for young people to locate mentors
and prospective mentors to locate young people to mentor.
Get more information.
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WATCH FOR feature articles on these topics in upcoming
issues of QuintZine:
* 10 tips for getting a job overseas
* Cover letters to recruiters
* How to write a counteroffer letter
* Home-based careers
* How to start a job club
* The ultimate guide to interview preparation
* Interviewing strategies for teens
* Using informational interviews to research companies
* How to create and publish a Web-ready resume
* Letters of recommendation
* How to create and use a networking card
* How to resign from your job gracefully
* Step-by-step guide to career planning
* Quintessential Career Profiles of YOU, our readers
* Q&As with well-known career experts
* Book reviews
. . . and much, much more!
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