To Accept or Not to Accept: Evaluating a Job Offer

01/06/2010

After putting so much effort into applying and interviewing for many jobs, you might think the most important part is over once you receive a job offer. But in reality, the decision to accept or decline a job offer is the most important decision you will make. The job that you are about to take could be yours for a long time to come and you need to make sure that it is the right one for you.

What makes a job “right for you” will vary from person to person. For some the most important factor will be salary and benefits, for others it will be the company culture or even the length of the commute. You may be able to negotiate something like salary, but the company culture, coworkers and boss are factors that can’t be negotiated.

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Perks and Benefits at Your First Job

02/23/2010

When selecting your first job, you may be willing to do literally anything to get your foot in the door. But this doesn’t mean that your first job will be without perks and benefits. In fact, sometimes a job can offer exactly what you need to balance work, life, and school—the same applies for internships. Benefits aren’t limited to health care and vacation days; benefits can range from free coffee to monthly massages and vary widely depending on the type of job. Just remember, sometimes you have to ask what those benefits are!

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Started Your Own Business? Time To Figure Out if You Owe Taxes!

05/19/2010

As we told you in our last post, starting your own business is a great way to make money doing something you enjoy and are good at. Check out some of the things these teens have done! One of the biggest responsibilities in running your own business is to pay taxes if you owe them. As a part of your research, look into the laws in your state that apply to teens who are self-employed or considered household employees.

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You Got the Job, Now Don’t Get Fired!

05/26/2010

You took our advice throughout the interview process and landed your first job! Congratulations!

Now that you have the job it is important to make it through the probation period. Even if your new job does not have an official probation period, your employer will be evaluating you closely in your first few months on the job and too many mistakes could cost you. But don’t fear! Follow the steps below and you will be on your way to wowing your first boss!

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Balancing School and Work: A Guide to Time Management

07/07/2010

Juggling school, homework, chores, extracurricular activities, time with your friends and a first job can be quite the challenge. One of the best things about having a full schedule is that you are forced to learn crucial time management skills, and by learning these skills early you will be able to manage your time now and in the future at college and your next job.

Even though it is impossible to have more than 24 hours in a day, for those who know how to use their time wisely, it will seem as though they have added hours to their day. Follow the tips below and you may find yourself accomplishing more in less time!

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