Career Webquest for Plano Middle School

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If you would like to take some time off from school and still earn some money after high school or during summer(s) while attending college, check out the Back Door Jobs site at http://www.backdoorjobs.com/.  Read the description of at least one job that interests you. Then answer these questions in your packet using complete sentences.

 

1. What are the qualifications for this job?

 

2. How much does this job pay?

 

3. In what city and state is this job located?

 

4. What is the title of this position?

 

5. What would your duties include?

 

6. What is the name of the business?

 

7. Do you think you would enjoy this job?  Please be specific and support your answer with examples.  Think back to other job experiences you have had or other experiences you have enjoyed during recreational time (cooking, gardening, camping, amusement parks, etc.).

What can you do now to earn some money?
 

Many of the jobs or careers you have been looking into up to this point you cannot begin until you have graduated from high school and maybe also college.  But what if you want to begin earning some income now?  What can you do at your age to earn income?

 

Following is a list, for your own information, of some jobs that kids can do without being 16 years old.

 

1. babysitting/childcare                           9. cage cleaning

2. lawn mowing                                     10. cooking meals

3. recycling, collecting bottles, cans, etc.  11. farm work

4. painting fences, houses, barns             12. laundry services

5. house cleaning                                   13. tutoring

6. pool cleaning                                     14. cleaning

7. snow shoveling                                                      

8. gift wrapping                                      15. washing cars

                                                           16. pet care

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Illustration: Fast food restaurant

You can even earn money while in high school-
 

When you have turned 16 you may consider applying at these 10 businesses voted to be the 10 best in “Seventeen” magazine.

 

1. Applebee’s Restaurants               6. Jamba Juice

2. Best Buy                                   7. Marriott Hotels

3. Build-a-Bear Workshop                8. Regal Cinemas

4. Cold Stone Creamery                   9. Wet Seal

5. Hot Topic                                 10. YMCA

 

Just keep in mind that the Illinois minimum wage is $6.50/hr. for workers over the age of 18 years.  It is $6.00/hr. for workers under the age of 18 years.  Worker’s permits may be issued to those wanting to work, but are under the age of 16 years.  These are available through the Plano High School (or any local high school) guidance office.  These rules do not apply for kids working in someone’s home or for a family business.

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Ending thoughts...
 
Hopefully, you have enjoyed this journey of self discovery.  You may have found out more about a career path you have always been considering.  Or you may have discovered a different career that sounds intriguing and may propel you in another direction altogether.  Whichever is the outcome, enjoy the journey.  It is always interesting!

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