Every preteen and teen fantasizes about having a cool, fun job that pays. What most don't know is that it is possible for them to start pursuing their dream career right now. This is the complete guide for kids and teens who want to find their ideal job. Chapters include "What's Your Passion? - Discovering Your Dream Job," "Help Wanted? Where to Look for Your Dream Job," "It's All About You! -- Writing a Savvy Resume and Cover Letter," and "You Got the Job!!! -- Now What?" Teens across the U.S. share their first-job stories, from the friends they met on the job to balancing their work schedule with school, offering great insight and advice to young job seekers. Photos and illustrations are featured.
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Grade 8 Up–Coon, a teenager herself, breaks down the process of finding a dream job into easy, obtainable steps. The initial chapter helps readers figure out exactly what they want to do and refers them to online career-choice quizzes. Other chapters cover where to find job listings, writing a résumé and cover letter, interviewing, and keeping work fun once the position is obtained. Even if no one is hiring in a particular field, the author suggests seeking an internship that will provide valuable experience. The second part of the book is organized according to various topics ("The Great Outdoors," "Computers," "Sports") and suggests possible careers that fit readers' interests, along with activities that will help them secure the job. The text is peppered with short interviews with teens who are living their dreams, from an 11-year-old who runs a motivational-speaking organization to a 16-year-old graphic designer. Written in a clear, straightforward style, this title is a good choice for career-development collections.–Laura Younkin, Ballard High School, Louisville, KY
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I'm a recent college graduate who got her start in nonfiction - I have three nonfiction books published. I blog at http://seegirlwrite.blogspot.com and am currently at work on a novel. I'm a big fan of National Novel Writing Month. You can contact me through my blog; I'd love to hear from you.
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Although it may be true that the there is one perfect person for you in this whole big world, the same does not apply to jobs. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
most rewarding part, can help you get Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Although it may be true that the there is one perfect person for you in this whole big world, the same does not apply to jobs. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
most rewarding part, can help you get Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Department of Labor, Help Wanted, Grasshopper Press New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- How to Help Your Child Land the Right Job: (Without Being a Pain in the Neck) by Nella Barkley in Back Matter
- Your First Resume by Ron Fry in Back Matter
- Resumes for Dummies, Fourth Edition by Joyce Lain Kennedy in Back Matter
- Building a Great Resume (Five O'Clock Club Series) by Kate Wendleton in Back Matter
- So, You Wanna Be a Writer? by Vicki Hambleton on page 91
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