{"id":2746,"date":"2016-06-30T15:04:13","date_gmt":"2016-06-30T15:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=680"},"modified":"2019-05-10T15:34:17","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T21:34:17","slug":"high-school-sophomores-get-a-part-time-job-or-volunteer-work-to-help-you-succeed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/high-school-sophomores-get-a-part-time-job-or-volunteer-work-to-help-you-succeed\/","title":{"rendered":"High School Sophomores: Get a Part-Time Job or Volunteer Work to Help You Succeed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For high school sophomores, getting a part-time job or volunteering<\/a> for an organization is a great idea. Part-time jobs allow you to get some pocket cash and gain experience in a field of interest. While you won\u2019t make any money volunteering, the experience you gain looks great on your resume for future jobs and on the application to college. Doing either of these isn\u2019t hard either since you won\u2019t typically be required to already have fully built out resume. For a lot of jobs or volunteering gigs, all you need to do is have an entry level resume and show you are motivated to work hard to succeed.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have any experience and want to be able to work in a hospital, daycare, or school, community center, or for local events, volunteering is a great way to gain the experience you need to acquire the job after you have graduated high school. Jobs that require a specific amount of schooling, like a college degree or certificate, are perfect to volunteer for, because although you won\u2019t get paid, you will be establishing yourself as a person who is motivated to succeed.<\/p>\n

Part-time jobs are also a great way to gain experience, plus you will get paid to do work. However, a lot of higher paying jobs will require work experience and\/or a certain level of education, so don\u2019t expect to be making six figures right off the bat. Don\u2019t get discouraged though, this doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t get a job in your field of interest. Many animal shelters, sales, grocery stores, restaurants, and department stores are happy to higher high school students who don\u2019t have any experience. If you already have some sort of expertise, you can also work freelance, for example as a web designer or writer.<\/p>\n

The best way to get a job or volunteer work is to research and ask around your local community if anyone is looking for part-time workers. Most organizations will always be willing to accept volunteers, and typically companies will be willing to hire a part-time worker, especially in the summer. Summer jobs are notorious for being the perfect fit for high schoolers looking to make a little money while school is out.<\/p>\n

Also, ask your mentors, teachers, parents, and friend\u2019s parents if they know a good place to apply. A lot of times volunteer opportunities and part-time work are filled by word-of-mouth and friends of friends, so don\u2019t forget to harness the power of your already existing relationships and community. Remember as well that your parents and mentors will be willing to help you out finding a job and building a resume. Wherever you decide to work you will be gaining valuable experience and skills for your future success, including money management, responsibility, a sense of worth, collaboration, and professionalism. All of these skills be beneficial to getting into college and\/or getting a higher paying position in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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