| If you are a teen or young adult starting out in an | | | | customer's purchase, place it in the bag and offer |
| entry-level, keep in mind the saying "hard work | | | | a receipt. Often, the cashier will be the "face" of |
| pays." It may be years before you get the | | | | the store, the only person with whom the |
| corner office and the cush career, but in the | | | | customer has contact, so being friendly and |
| mean time you can show that you are willing to | | | | helpful is a must. |
| pay your dues by starting out in some of the | | | | Childcare Assistant: Many schools, churches and |
| standard, entry level jobs. The good news is that | | | | camps need trustworthy individuals that can help |
| these new jobs are always in demand and | | | | take care of young children. You may assist with |
| because turnover can be high (because | | | | games and activities or prepare and clean up the |
| employees are moving up the ladder, you can | | | | snack - the sure thing is, the day won't be boring. |
| land one of these positions without too much | | | | Landing one of these jobs may be easier if you |
| trouble. | | | | contact a church, school or program you are |
| Cashier: A store that sells products or services to | | | | affiliated with and where everyone already knows |
| the public needs cashiers. From fast food chains | | | | of your glowing reputation. And, a plus is that if |
| to fashion stores, a number of smiling, cheerful | | | | you do a great job, parents may also ask you to |
| employees are always required to ring up the | | | | babysit or be a nanny in their personal home. |