Jobs for Teenagers
Teenagers have it rough when it comes to getting decent jobs. Because they're still in high school and without a degree, many people think that they're just plain stupid, when in fact, they may have plenty of useful skills and be able to do a number of jobs quite well.
There are a lot of places out there which will hire teenagers, though, and some of them pay pretty well. This lens will explore some of the better option for teens to make money online while still in high school.
Personal Assistant
These positions are difficult to find, but they are easily the best jobs for teens around. I'll update this lens whenever I find any openings.
Here is a job available to teens: Writing or Administrative work
Learn about Telecommuting
- Telecommuting 101
- This site has a lot of information on Telecommuting and freelancing, plus a free ebook about how to start working from home immediately.
- GetAFreelancer
- GetAFreelancer is a site where you can find jobs to bid on immediately. Some projects might be over your head, like programming or graphics design, but the majority of article writing, blog posting, or simple, repetitive jobs are easy to do!
- Job Search Help
- Need to find a more traditional job? This blog has some excellent tips for finding a new job, including interviewing tips and resume creation. Great for teenagers who may not have ever done something like this again.
- How to Write Better
- No matter what kind of telecommuting or office job you decide to take, you're going to have to do lots of writing. This site will help you learn how best to do it! There are also a lot of article writing jobs you can apply for, and for those, I'd highly recommend checking out this article on writing better news articles
Babysitting
To expand beyond the bounds of your neighbors, create a website and post ads on craigslist. Without a website it would be practically impossible to get people to trust you, but for a small investment in your time, you could potentially get a job on any day of the week!
Poll about Jobs
Telecommuting 101
Anyways, this telecommuting website has an excellent free guide which comes with the newsletter, and that should be plenty to get you started.
Freelancing
The idea behind freelancing is that you just do a job for someone which you can do at home. You can bid on jobs depending on your abilities. Whether that means writing a computer program or designing a website, or just doing something simple like writing articles, this is a great way to earn a living.
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Online jobs for teens are not easy to get. If you need some advice, check out these articles
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byDo you know Blogging?
- When writing for a blogger, keep it upbeat and professional. Slander and mockery can get your boss in trouble, so don't go there.
- Keep it factual. While you may be tempted to include your opinion on a topic, this is not always welcome. Write about the facts, and talk about your opinion.
- Stay relevant. Keep the subject matter in mind, and avoid long, drawn-out tangents.


