Potential Magazine Mar/Apr 2014 | Page 28

% Now that you’re edging ever closer to adulthood, consider pitching in and saving some money for college by working part-time or during the summer. But today’s job market for OF TEEN WORKERS ARE IN RETAIL OR SERVICE FIELDS teens is pretty tough. Follow these tips for finding — and landing — a great job. MAKE A COMMITMENT. Before you start looking, be sure that a job is something you really want. It will require a big commitment, but the pay offs are big too: new skills, networking opportunities and money. GET YOUR RESUME READY. If this is your first job, you’re probably starting from scratch. Make sure you include your contact information as well as any clubs you’re a member of, school and church activities, hobbies and volunteer work you’ve done. Visit www.po [