The Canadian National Newspaper: Teenager's Guide to Part-time Jobs: Tips for earning a dollar

General description: This book is an an easy-to-read guide for teenagers to help them get a job and start earning their own money whilst studying at school, university or TAFE. It didn't take long for Samantha Koch to realise that the pocket money her parents gave her didn't stretch far. And if she wanted that holiday to Bali, Sam knew she needed to get a part-time job. 'I had a million jobs throughout high school-from McDonalds to netball coaching-but I never really knew much about the actual job process. I was uncomfortable in interviews, I didn't know how to do a proper r sum , and a pay slip looked like a foreign language. I began to see my friends and my sister having the same kind of problems, so I decided to write a practical guide (with a bit of advice from dad) for teenagers that would help to explain all the secrets to getting a job.' Here are the secrets explained. The Teenager's Guide to Part-time Jobs covers the process of choosing a job, whether it be a casual job for cash or experience towards a future career, through to applying and finally landing the position. Find out what employers such as Woolworths, McDonalds and TMP Worldwide look for when they hire. With helpful advice from finance expert David Koch, together with 101 job ideas to get you started, you won't find yourself short on inspiration (or, with any luck, cash) for long. Find out how to: -- Work out what kind of job is right for you. -- Apply for and get the job-or start your own business! -- Keep the job once you have it. -- Understand your rights as an employee. -- Understand how your pay works-and what to do with it.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Why get a job?

Chapter 1 Finding the right job

Chapter 2 Getting a job

Chapter 3 So now you've got the job ...

Chapter 4 The law explained

Chapter 5 Managing your money

Chapter 6 101 jobs for experience, cash and fun

Useful phone numbers and websites

About the Author

SAMANTHA KOCH is a 21 year old university student who has just finished a business degree and wrote her first book, The teenager's guide to money, at the age of 18. She currently works part-time at a publishing business and is always waitressing somewhere for some extra cash. Her main reason for working is to earn as much money as possible (which isn't usually much) for her next backpacking experience.

DAVID KOCH is the business and finance expert for the Seven and Prime Television Networks and the Macquarie Radio Network and Chief Executive officer of My Money Group Ltd. His radio segments 'A Minute on Your Money' and 'A Minute on Your Business' are broadcast every weekday on more than 50 regional radio stations throughout Australia.