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Tips for Youth - Balancing Work and Play

Earning money is a great feeling. And spending your money is the easy part, right? Just make sure that while you are having fun, you are also being responsible. Creating a budget can help you get more out of your money and can help you reach your long-term goals.

Tips for Youth - Applying for Jobs

Now that you have created your winning resume, get it out there and start applying for jobs and getting interviews! Like your resume, a job application tells employers a lot about you. While searching for a job, you may encounter some postings or opportunities that seem too good to be true. The tips and information below will help you decide what is a good opportunity or not. Your resume and application have personal information, so being smart and safe in your job search is important.

Tips for Youth - Presenting the Best You

Starting the job search process can be exciting and rewarding. You may think that it will be harder for you because you may have less job experience, but you may be surprised. School activities, clubs, sports, and more will help you succeed. The first step is to be sure that you are presenting the best "you" to potential employers and networking contacts. This will help you start on the right foot and make great lasting impressions.

Tips for Youth - Setting Goals

When you start thinking about your future and your goals, you want to be doing something that you love and are interested in. With that in mind, you will also need to be able to support yourself in whatever career path you choose. The first step is exploring your skills and interests then using that to start exploring careers. You will find important information, like wages, trends, and training requirements. This information is key to making an informed decision on what you will pursue.

How to Tackle a Career Change Head-On

n this day and age change seems to be almost unavoidable. The latest and greatest products are announced mere weeks after the newest models hit the market. It's possible to "change" your relationship status with the click of a button. Some changes are easy, like asking for something different every time you get a haircut. Other types of change can be very difficult, like moving to a new city where you don't know anyone.

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Tips for Youth - Balancing Work and Play

Tips for Youth - Applying for Jobs

Tips for Youth - Presenting the Best You

Tips for Youth - Setting Goals

How to Tackle a Career Change Head-On