What If Teens Can't Get Jobs This Summer?
Written by Jason Stlotnik on June 11th, 2009
The economy is worse than it has been in years and people are losing their jobs everyday. This does not bode well for teen that will be out looking for jobs this summer and beyond. In fact, because of the bad economy, more teen than in prior year may be job hunting and with fewer prospects of finding one.
Teenagers may need jobs to make some much needed money but they also need jobs to keep them busy and away from trouble. Teens with jobs not only learn responsibility but they also have things to do and keep them busy which means less time hanging out and potentially getting into trouble. If many teens this summer are unable to get jobs, what will that mean for our streets and neighborhoods? Will some of these teens turn to crime?
Of all the times to be looking for jobs, this summer might be the worst time since the great depression or at least the Carter years. With so many adults out of work and needing money, they are often willing to take jobs that are minimum wage jobs that might have ordinarily gone to teenagers. This will leave even less jobs available for kids and will be demoralizing for them as well.
Teens love the Internet and in this case maybe they can use it for two purposes. The first is to pick up some extra spending money by doing such things as filling out surveys online. This and a few other things are by no means real jobs and can only be used to make some money on the side. Nevertheless, a little money coming in is better than none at all.
The second important use for the Internet is in the job search itself. Most employers spend much of their time looking for job candidates online now and teenagers should learn how this is done. All older teens should start to put a resume together of their accomplishments and learn how to submit it to job search sites online. Additionally, they can learn how to search for jobs in their areas online rather than making the rounds on foot or by car like they might have in years past.
Tags: Best Jobs, business, Economy, employment, jobs, Politics, teen jobs, teenagers, teens
O comments at "What If Teens Can't Get Jobs This Summer?"
Comment Now!