INTERNSHIPS AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

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Minors and Employment – Labor Commissioner’s Office: Laws and policy for workers under the age of 18.
Internships.com: Internship postings.
Careerbuilder.com: Jobs and job search advice.
Idealist.org: Job/career postings, internship postings, volunteer postings.
SimplyHired.com: Job/career postings.
Indeed.com: Job/career postings.
LinkedIn Jobs: Job/career postings.
Snagajob.com: Job/career postings.
Care.com: Caregiver positions, including nanny, babysitter, elderly care, pet care, and housekeeping.
Coolworks.com: Job/career postings for positions with outdoor, travel, or otherwise adventurous elements.

 

INTERVIEWS AND ATTIRE:

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Interview Tips for Teens: About.com.
“How to Dress for Your Next Job Interview”: Forbes.
“The 8 Dos and Don’ts of Dressing for Job Interviews”: Huffington Post Business.
Dress for Success: San Diego Affiliate. Free interview and business attire for low-income women.
“Answering Behavioral Questions: Your Biggest Failure”: Big Interview. Learn how to successfully answer questions about failure and personal development.

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NETWORKING AND ETIQUETTE:

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LinkedIn: A professional networking site.
“8 Things You Do Wrong on LinkedIn”: Forbes. Learn how to use LinkedIn in a professional and impressive manner.
“7 Email Etiquette Rules Every Professional Should Know”: Business Insider. Learn how to craft an appropriate email for an office setting, as well as the unspoken rules of professional email.
“15 Business Etiquette Rules Every Professional Needs to Know”: Business Insider. Learn essential tips and tricks for working in a professional setting.

 

RESUMES:

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Resume Writing Tips for Teens: About.com. Learn what makes a good resume, and what is/isn’t good information to include.
Sample Student or Entry Level Resumes: About.com. Check sample resumes for your experience level to see how you stand out from the competition.
How to Make a Good First Impression: Real Simple. Learn what interviewers are looking for, and step up to the challenge.