Category: Entrepreneur

Individual skilled in a specific field or area working independent of established “salaried job” setting. Best described by the term “spirit of the entrepreneur”, this type of person is known to carve out his/her own niche, call his/her own shots and work according to his/her own schedule.

Searching for Perfect Teen Jobs

Just because you are a teen doesn’t mean you can’t find a good job that could either help you through school or get a few extra bucks for your various hobbies and needs. So keeping that in mind, we have shared a few tips in the following paragraphs on landing a great teen job.

Labor Laws

First and foremost, you have to follow the law in all its various forms, including those that govern teen employment across the different states. Teens who are hired to do non-farm work will have to be at least fourteen years of age before they are allowed to work. But you will have to do a little research in your state of residence in order to obtain updated information on the latest laws and regulations.

Generally, teens who are 14 to 15 years of age are allowed to work only three hours per day, and eighteen hours a week. When there are no classes and during summer breaks, the number of hours may be increased to eight hours per day (40 hours per week). Something else to keep in mind is that any job done by teenagers in this age bracket is must end no later than 7:00 PM during school days and 9:00 PM during summer breaks.

Employment documents

In several states, when an individual has not attained the age of eighteen, it is necessary for him/her to obtain working documents which are known, officially, as Certificate of Employment or Age to be allowed to work legally. Schools are good venues for a student to acquire these important papers.

The Department of Labor offers such a service also but it is necessary to browse the certification list for Age or Employment to know which rules apply to you. Your school’s Guidance Office can be of great help in this area.

Also your state office will assist greatly if you are directed to the Department of Labor. Some states such as New York, for instance, have special web site sections on Youth Jobs, which will provide the information and documents a student is required to have.

Fantasy jobs

Make sure you take a job you can maintain interest in. For example, you might want to consider after-school programs and working with kids; or you may want to work part time on the beach, at recreational facilities, zoos or other areas.

The important thing is that you choose a job that you enjoy and can perform to the best of your abilities. It is very important that you do your best in your job and pick one you truly enjoy, as your experience with this job could be instrumental in your future career.

Job search

Another excellent resource is your high school guidance counselor who may be able to assist you with finding a part-time job that is just right for you. Aside from having contacts among local businesses, s/he may also be able to help you evaluate which jobs you will enjoy and excel at.

It is also a good idea to tell everyone you know that you are looking for work. Don’t underestimate your network of family, friends and acquaintances because they may very well have other networks of acquaintances that can help students find good or great teen jobs.

Job Earnings for the New College Grad


Fresh out of college, most people are excited about landing that first job and eagerly go about searching for it. Given that most grads do not have work experience, or only had a part time job while studying, it is not easy to secure an executive position right away.

When starting from scratch an individual has no choice but to start from the bottom in an entry-level position and then – in time – move to the top, based on his/her performance. The challenge most grads face in applying for a job is the competition. Aside from those who just graduated, there are also those who have left the previous job and are looking for a new one.

According to hiring and compensation experts, there is not that much room to negotiate when a job seeker is freshly out of college. This is because that person does not have substantial work experience as a basis from which to negotiate for a higher salary; especially in comparison to those who have adequate or substantial work experience.

The range of the salary fresh grads would command is based on the course of study s/he has completed in college. From the group of college graduates who volunteered to be surveyed, it was found that those who graduated from the sciences were able to get a higher salary compared to those who graduated from the liberal arts curiculum.

If you are a new college graduate, one tip that may help you a little in the negotiation process is knowing your potential and not easily giving in or selling yourself short. In the course of an interview it will boil down to the how much you will be getting. Most fresh grads accept what is given immediately and reply “okay” ending it there.

It is best to only talk about the salary when an offer has been made. If the interviewer is good, it can wait. During that time, you can try asking how much the company will pay for someone in that position and then be able to negotiate about that later on, regardless of the figure that was given.

The applicant can then ask questions such as job responsibilities, and mention that the contribution s/he can give to the company is more important than the salary s/he will be receiving showing the recruiter s/he is a team player.

Applicants can negotiate more by doing research on how much other companies are offering for the same job before giving an immediate answer. Being armed with that information makes it possible for you to negotiate the salary offered, and perhaps get a little more.

Getting a job is not only about a salary though. The process often includes other things that the company offers to its employees; and thoroughly checking out the other benefits and perks can also help in deciding whether the applicant should accept the job or not.