With winter break just around the corner, now is the perfect time for your teen to start looking for a part-time job. Aside from earning some extra spending money, there are a number of benefits that come with having a part-time job during the winter break. Here are just a few of them.
Real-World Experience: One of the biggest benefits of getting a part-time job during winter break is that it gives your teen some much-needed real-world experience. Even if they eventually decide to pursue a different career path, the skills they learn while working will be valuable no matter what.
Financial Responsibility: Another benefit of having a part-time job is that it can teach your teen financial responsibility. They’ll learn how to budget their money and save up for larger purchases. And if they ever need to take out a loan or apply for a credit card, their employment history will give them a leg up.
Independence: Finally, having a job will also help your teen become more independent. They’ll be responsible for getting themselves to and from work, following instructions, and meeting deadlines. All of these are valuable skills that will come in handy later in life.
There are various opportunities throughout Cortland County for your teen to find a part-time job this winter! Local retail stores, such as Kmart, Walmart, and Big Lots, and Ski resorts, such as Greek Peak, Song Mountian, and Laborador, are now hiring employees for the winter season. The job search can be conducted online as well as at the related location’s website. Websites like Indeed.com, Cortland Works Career Center, and the Cortland Free Library are all good places to search for jobs.
Make sure that your teen has all the necessary items for applying for these jobs, such as a birth certificate, Social Security card, state identification if you have it, names of former employers (if applicable), and references. This can ensure both a smooth application and interview process.
So there you have it—the ins and outs of why and how your teen should get a part-time job this winter break. Not only will they earn some extra spending money, but they’ll also gain valuable real-world experience, learn financial responsibility, and become more independent. So what are you waiting for? Help your teen start their job search today!
