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Every year millions of teens work part-time or summer jobs. Having a job is a great opportunity to gain experience and valuable skills while earning some money at the same time. Many teens have jobs in areas such as babysitting, fast food, retail, and newspaper delivery—these, as well as other jobs, can teach you a great deal about leadership, time management, and responsibility.
However, while having a job may offer cash and a chance to develop work skills, it is important that you do not let a job take so much of your time that it gets in the way of school, family, social life, and your health. Working too much can lead to not enough sleep, poor nutrition, and higher levels of stress. Plus, there are rules on the types of jobs teens can have and the number of hours they can work.
Make sure you know the fashion do's and don'ts for an interview.
Find important information and laws working teens should know about at Youth Rules! (United States Department of Labor).
Learn about Young Worker Safety and Health (CDC, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health).
Read “Finding a Summer Job or Internship” for advice and information on finding a job.
Thinking of Babysitting? Read “Babysitting Basics!”
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Content last updated June 23, 2008
