What It's Like to Work a Teen Job

If you are considering applying to a typical teen job, consider these stories about two common teenage job employers, McDonalds and Disney. You might be happily surprised about the benefits and drawbacks of these jobs.

Working at McDonalds

Top jobs for 16 year olds includes McDonalds. If you are wondering what the job is like, read these first hand accounts. Actually,these fast food jobs sound as though the employeees are proud of their accomplishments. Preparing food and managing orders is challenging. Read on for some of the funny encounters McDonalds employees experienced.

The Muse : Working at McDonald's http://www.themuseatdreyfoos.com Working at McDonald's. Credit to Taylor Rich. Communications senior Tess Saperstein showcasing the sensible footwear required at her McDonald's position as well as her Harvard class t-shirt. Tess Saperstein, Op/Ed editor Read more ...

'My Name is Julio, and I've Been Working at McDonald's for 4 1/2 ... http://www.redstate.com   There are a lot of people, and I understand this, who have to work at McDonalds in order to support themselves and possibly a family. But working at McDonalds as a burger-flipper, fry cooker, or cashier isn't going to raise ... Read more ...

10 life lessons that working at McDonald's taught me | HerCanberra http://www.hercanberra.com.au   It's a rite of passage for many teenagers: the first job. Mine was McDonald's, more than 20 years ago. Guaranteed, in many cases, not to be the most enjoyable of experiences; but, for a time, an opportunity to get out of your ... Read more ...

Working at Disney

If your dream job is to work at Disney, you might want to read the following accounts. Some are good reports, some are bad and some are funny!

6 Things Nobody Tells You About Working at Disney World ...

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I've given years of my life to the greatest theme park in the world, and here's what you never knew about what goes on inside.

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The happiest job on Earth: BU students study, work at Disney

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It's a normal Saturday afternoon at Walt Disney World. Little kids light up as they walk into the park and see all their favorite Disney characters in person.

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5 Things I Miss Most About Working at Disney World - Natasha's ...

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I miss my closest friends from Florida and the fun we used to have together at our apartments, in Downtown Disney, in the theme parks on our days off, and at work in Tomorrowland. It makes my heart hurt to think of how less ...

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Teens Make Money From Home

Make Money From Home

When looking to earn from home, there are some legitimate ways to do this and some that are not that great. Legitimate jobs include babysitting, pet sitting, lawn care and other service type jobs. If those types of jobs were not what you had in mind, you can work online for yourself. This means set up your own blog, such as the one you are reading. Put Adsense and Affiliate ads on it to earn money. You can also earn money from home by uploading cool videos to YouTube and monetizing them. Additionally, there are people raking in dollars selling on Ebay, Amazon, and Kindle. There are some telecommute opportunities that you might consider, but be careful. Do not give out personal information or pay anyone anything. If you have programming or graphic art experience, you can have people hire you on Fiverr or Elance. If you are a minor, get your parent's approval before you do anything.

Here is a site you might look at for ideas. Jobs for Teens

Summer Jobs for 16 Year Olds

Your best chance for finding summer jobs for 16 year olds is to look at seasonal employment.  Places like ice cream shops, pools, summer camps, parks and amusement parks will be hiring teenagers.  Here is a list of summer employers:

Ice Cream Parlors:
Cold Stone Creamery
Ben & Jerry's
Baskin-Robbins
Ciao Bella Gelato
Bruster's
Rita's Water Ice

Amusement Parks:
Disney World, Disney Land
Six Flags
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom
Monkey Joe's
Canobie Lake Park
Wild Rivers
Universal Studios Orlando
Sea World
Hershey Park
Cedar Point
Busch Gardens

See this video for ideas on how to land the job you want.

Applications for 16 Year Olds

Applications for 16 Year Olds

Applications for 16 year olds are similar to applications at any age. They will ask for basic information such as name, address, phone, email, age, days you can work, employment and criminal history, education experience and the position and salary you seek. Do not be intimidated if you are only 16 years old. Managers who hire for clothing stores and fast food restaurants expect young applicants. If you come in to an interview well dressed with an excellent attitude, you will make a great impression. Show that you are willing to learn and are excited about their company.

To see what kinds of questions you might be asked at an interview, visit Jobs for 16 Year Olds!

Jobs for 16

Here is a great video presentation that describes job duties for 16 Year Olds!

Job Applications for 16 Year Olds

Job Applications for 16 Year Olds

Below are some links to employers who hire 16 year olds. Go to the link, search for a teen job, and apply online. Visit us for more employers and Jobs for 16 Year Olds.

Pizza Hut Applications: http://jobs.pizzahut.com/go/team-member-jobs/341710/

TJ Max Career Center: http://www.careers-tjx.com/tjx/jobboard/listjobs.aspx

Party City Jobs: http://www.partycity.com/category/join+our+team.do

Burger King Application: http://www.bkcareers.com/jobsearch-in-restaurant.aspx

Giant Eagle Jobs: http://careers.gianteagle.com/Article.aspx?cntid=197911

Jobs for 16 Year Olds

Jobs for 16 Year Olds

If you are looking for jobs for 16 year olds, you are fortunate. Teenagers have a lot of opportunities when they are 16. They can apply to fast food restaurants, summer camps, amusement parks, libraries, bowling alleys, movie theaters, hair salons, fitness centers, supermarkets, auto repair shops and pharmacies. There are also internet writing jobs. To see immediate part time teenage jobs, view our employment board. 16 Year Old Jobs

Here are some employers who hire for 16 year old jobs:

Restaurants:

Mc Donalds
Burger King
Red Robin
Hardee's
In-N-Out Burger
Carl's Jr.
Cousins Subs
Wendy's
Bojangle
Pizza Hut
Dunkin'Donuts
Boston Market
KFC

Movie Theaters:

AMC Theatre
Carmike Cinemas
Cinemark

Here is a video on how to find jobs for 16 year olds!