Jobs were scarce, and I wasn't the only one stuck in the midst of a job-less, penniless summer. But this summer my friends and I learned from last year's misfortunes and we put ourselves out on the job market early to avoid missing out on all of the summer job opportunities.
As a teenager, having a summer job is critical. There are the obvious financial reasons, the importance of staying occupied, and gaining work experience to add to the all-important resumé once you've reached a ripe age for starting the competitive job-search. The former, earning money, is most important not only for teenagers but for the economy on the whole. If teen earning dwindles, the revenue for clothing, electronics, and entertainment businesses will slow, too, as teens stop spending--and then everyone is in trouble.
So if you're one of those unemployed teens who's looking for a job, you're employed and in search of a better job, or you're just bored at your job and want something to read, I'll give you the low-down on the season's best and worst employment opportunities, based on survey and interview results.
