Monthly Archives: February 2009

Summer Job Develops into Full-Time Career

Saw this story about Juli Weber in mysanantonio.com and thought I’d pass it on because it’s a nice story of somebody who turned a summer job into a career. Not everybody is going to go work for their father at age 16 and find a lifetime career – but it’s a good reminder that you [...]

Posted by myfirstpaycheck on February 13th, 2009
Student Jobs Scarce as Economy Worsens

One of the tough things about losing a job or struggling to find one is that it’s easy to think that you are alone in your struggles – but it’s just not true, especially now.  Everybody is having trouble, this article in The Independent Florida Alligator states that, “The national unemployment rate for workers 20 [...]

Posted by myfirstpaycheck on February 12th, 2009
Top Ten Tips for Teen Job Seekers

Get Organized. Before you start your job search, make sure that everything you need to job search is ready.  You may need working papers – check with your High School Guidance Office for details.  Make a list of all the personal information you will need to complete a job application – home and school addresses, [...]

Posted by myfirstpaycheck on February 12th, 2009
Gap in Posts

Sorry for the lack of posts recently! I know that we’ve been bad about updating the blog, but I promise we’re going to be better from now on. We’re currently switching our blogging platform, and as soon as we’re done moving our old blog posts over – we’ll start writing again. In the meantime, check [...]

Posted by myfirstpaycheck on February 9th, 2009