According to the Occupational Outlook Quarterly, published by the US Bureau of Census, there are certain occupations that people between the ages of 16 and 24 are most likely to get. The list leans toward jobs which require relatively little training, not surprisingly. While some people in this age group may already have a degree, this list is more for entry-level workers. If you're looking for summer work, or know a young person needing either a summer job or an entry level year-round job, there are certain kinds of work most likely to pay off:
- Cashiers (by far the leading job!) - Department stores, gasoline services stations,drug stores, other retail establishments
- Cooks - Fast food, restaurants, institutions, nursing homes
- Stock handlers and baggers - Grocery stores, factories, warehouses
- Waiters and waitresses
- Truck and van drivers
- Laborers, except construction
- Sales clerks, especially of clothing
- Janitors and cleaners - Check with janitorial service firms, hospitals, hotels, stores, office buildings
- Food counter workers
- Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants - Hopsitals, nursing homes, and home health care agencies often need employees, who can usually qualify with a 3-week on-the-job training program.
- Secretaries, Receptionists, Typists and General Office Clerks - Temp agencies are a great place to get started, especially for summer work
- Assemblers - Electronics, and just about any kind of manufacturing
- Bookkeepers, accounting and auditing clerks - Over half of all accounting clerks work in wholesale and retail trade, and in organizations providing business, health, educational and social services
- Carpenters
- Maids and housemen
- Bank tellers
- Early childhood teachers assistants - Check day care centers, nursery schools, preschools, family child care homes, and private households
- Groundskeepers and gardeners - Lawn service companies, nurseries, greenhouses, and landscaping companies will offer many seasonal labor positions
If you want to know more about any of these occupations, visit the http://www.Occupational Outlook Handbook. You'll find out about wages, entry level requirements, job duties, opportunities for advancement, the usual work schedule, and more.
Looking for work can be pretty scary. I think you'll enjoy these two articles, geared to help teens overcome the fear of the job search. They also provide some practical guidance on how to find a summer job:
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