SUMMER JOBS

RETAIL

• Cashier
• Sales
• Telemarketer

FOOD SERVICE

• Waiter/waitress
• Food counter service
• Cook
• Busboy/girl

OTHER

• Stock handler/bagger
• Camp counselor
• Babysitter/au pair
• Dog Walker
• Newspaper deliverer
• Painter

These are all excellent ideas or examples of first jobs, and there are many more.  

INTERNSHIPS
Internships are usually unpaid, and often involve some type of office work.  Internships are especially valuable in long-range planning, as employers will appreciate internships greatly, and recognize your advanced experience.  They are somewhat less popular for teens, probably because many of them are unpaid. If money isn’t a concern, internships are the best way to get ahead.  Many law firms and other businesses don’t hire anyone for paid positions without extensive experience. The only way to get your foot in the door is through an internship.  An internship is different from volunteer positions in a few different ways.  An internship is usually designed to prepare you for a career in a particular field.  It is a means to gaining experience.  Volunteer work is often with charitable organizations or other non-profit organizations. Your services there, while excellent for resume building, are not usually an attempt to gain particular experience or preparation for a certain career.