With a new law passed in January that boosted minimum wage up to $13.50 an hour, now is a good time to take up a job. Your first job may not be the one you live to love, but there are many options out there. Here’s a few jobs to get you started:
Retail
Where: Target, Walmart and clothing stores such as H&M
Populated places such as the mall are a good option, given that working as a cashier for retail is relatively easy, with the exception of Black Friday and other major sales. Working retail can also meet your needs if you require some flexibility in your schedule. If you can’t commit to full-time jobs because of your tight schedule, many retailers offer part-time jobs as well. Retail also provides lots of daily face to face experience when handling customers.
Fast Food
Where: McDonalds, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, etc.
The golden arches. Working at McDonalds may seem like a job, but it’s more beneficial than you think. First of all, like everyone else, they offer part-time jobs incase you need to shuffle some things around. The pay is also pretty good, earning a minimum of $13.50 for just flipping patties and making burgers. Working at McDonalds is actually a good way to get a feel for customer service and what to expect when working a job. They additionally offer many ways to raise your pay in return of taking on more responsibilities.
Internships
Where: Anywhere to get a feel for your field.
Internships are at the same time both good and bad. If you’re looking for an advantage over your competitors, then an internship is for you. Some examples of some internships are Google which you can experience what it is like to be part of a billion dollar company and develop connections at a young age. There are also many other places if you are interested in the medical field. You can always find a place at kaisar and be around the hospital environment. There are also many dentist offices you can intern at. On the other hand you most likely won’t get paid for the work you do, but They can as well further improve your resume and give you a feel for the industry. You can also develop and pick up many skills that’ll prove to be useful later on in life such as, time management or communication. Internships can help you build confidence for anything from presentations to meetings, and as you know, confidence is key! On the other hand if not getting paid to work is a no go for you, then they are not for you. Not all internships get paid but, it is possible to get paid. The point of internships are for you to gain some field experience and build a stronger resume.