7 Best First Jobs ...

1. Sign Twirling

One popular job for teens is sign twirling. While on the surface sign twirling doesn't seem like one of the best first jobs, you can learn valuable skills from it. Sign twirling teaches patience, determination, and ways to keep yourself entertained when you're all alone. Another benefit of sign twirling is that you get paid to essentially stand around for a few hours promoting your favorite store! So if you have a lot of free time and are looking to hone your skills in patience, sign twirling may be the perfect first job for you!

2. Concert Venue

If you’re a music lover, a job at a concert venue can be a great first job for you! You’ll have to find out whether or the venues near you are all ages, because teens can’t always legally work in establishments that serve alcohol. But if you find an under 18 concert venue to work at, you should most definitely apply! You’ll meet interesting people from all walks of life at each gig, and probably meet some like-minded coworkers who are as passionate about music as you are! So if you’re looking for a fun first job, check out your local concert venue.

3. Babysitting

Babysitting is probably the most traditional, and perfect, job for teens. It pays pretty decently, depending on who you’re babysitting for, and can be tons of fun! You’ll get an excuse to play all the games you played when you were younger that you secretly miss, and watch Disney movies all night! Plus, once the kiddos are down for the night, you can work on your homework until their parents get home. This makes it the ideal job for a busy teen!

4. Pizza Delivery

You probably won’t have many dull moments when you’re a pizza deliverer, especially on busy nights like Fridays and Saturdays. Another perk of this job is that you get to have a bit more freedom than in most jobs. Since you’ll be driving in your own car by yourself from place to place, you get most of your time to do your own thing. Play the music you like, sing as loud as you want, and get fresh air frequently. So if you’re a licensed driver with a car, you should definitely consider becoming a pizza delivery girl!

5. Tutor

I have several friends that tutor younger kids in one or multiple subjects, and they all love their job! Not only do you get the chance to help children grow intellectually, which is rewarding all on its own, you also get practice studying yourself! You’ll see your grades improve as your bank account balance increases, so it’s a win-win situation! And who doesn’t love to hang out with adorable little kids after school?

6. Personal Assistant

If you know any adults a busy schedule, you can offer your services as a personal assistant. While it isn’t the most popular first job, it’s definitely a great one! You’ll get used to the idea of dealing with a boss, but if it’s someone you already know, the adjustment period will go over rather painlessly. Plus, as with pizza delivery, you’ll have tons of time by yourself as you run your employer’s errands, so you won’t be bogged down with tedious business interactions all day long.

7. Internship

If you have any idea of what you’d like to do in the future, you should apply for an internship in that field. Internships can be difficult to come by for teens, but if you search hard enough you’re bound to find a perfect match for you! Interning in your field will be a great experience for you that will help you make major life decisions down the road. An internship will also look stellar on your college applications!

You can find an internship that’s a perfect match for you here: internships.com

It isn’t always easy for teens for find a great first job, so they’re often stuck cleaning up bathrooms at the movie theater just to get some work experience. But if you haven’t applied for any jobs yet, and are eager to enter the work force, you should consider these amazing job opportunities for teens! What jobs do you recommend for the greatest first work experience?