Successful Summer Job Hunting for Homeschool Teens (at Heart and Soul)

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Where I live, there are a lot of students looking for summer jobs right now, and homeschool students are among the job seekers. Job hunting at the same time as 'everyone else' can be discouraging, but there are a few ways that homeschool students may be able to stand out a bit from the crowd, and find employment that's a good experience all around.

Homeschooled teens can be great employees because they usually have flexible schedules, and often they have useful experience and skills even if they haven't been employed before. Home education provides kids with plenty of opportunities to interact in their communities and families in ways that may benefit them and their employer. Teens who already have a career in mind can focus their education in that direction, which means they may have a head start in skills or knowledge needed in a related part-time or seasonal job. 

All teens need to know some basics when searching for a job. They should know whether they need a work permit, how to fill out an application, and how to present themselves well at an interview. They might also need to be reminded that workplaces may have dress codes, rules, procedures, and expectations that do need to be followed. Most kids do know that, but in the real world they are still sometimes surprised to find out that there really aren't exceptions. 

Homeschooled teens can up their chances of being successful in their job search by building a good resume and networking. And by being willing to think outside the box and looking for jobs that could lead to an apprenticeship or internship, or lead to a career. Apologia's book Internship for High School Credit explains how internships work and offers step by step help in planning and completing a successful internship. 

See our full review: Internship for High School Credit - from Apologia

What valuable experience can your homeschooled teen bring to a summer job? Leave a comment and let me know!

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