Career Tips for Teens Adapted from: Jon Sargent, Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Summer 1999

Reasons to Get an Education High School Dropouts... Have more difficulty getting jobs Have more difficulty keeping jobs Have lower earnings throughout life

Get an Education Develop Basic Computer Skills Consider Continuing Your Education Keep Learning

Learn Job Search Skills How To Conduct a Good Job Search How To Develop a Resume How to Develop a Cover Letter How to Complete an Application

Plan Your Career Research Career Information Look for Jobs with... Good career prospects High earnings Other qualities you consider important

Take Stock Value Your Personal Interests and Abilities Gain Work Experience Early Internships Part-time jobs Volunteer work

Develop Your Portfolio Gather, analyze and prioritize your Career Search Materials Organize them into a Personal Portfolio Make both digital (soft) and printed (soft) copies of your materials Use these materials to assist you in: Job Search College Entrance Materials Grants and Scholarships