Get Your Teen Off the Couch and Out to Work!

April 24, 2012 by · 12 Comments
Hey, Get a Job!: A Teen’s Guide for Getting and Keeping a Job
by,
Jennie Withers
 (Pic from Amazon)
Book Review By MamaLuvsBooks: 
Hey, Get a Job! is a great resource book for teens. It’s a manual that takes them through the entire process of researching a job, writing a resume, filling out an application, interviewing, and even advice on how to keep their job! There is some great advice in this book, along with practical and useful tips! 

This book is written in language the kids relate to and can understand. The layout is also very user-friendly and has an area for kids to take notes. I can see this book being used as a textbook in an “Employment Class” for teens, or just for parents to pick-up for their own kids to guide them in getting and keeping a job.

My favorite parts of the book were the “key” components at the end of each section, and that it also had the exact documents as an example (like tax forms). I would definitely recommend this book to people I know that have teenagers or to teachers at the middle and high school level. Oh, and the best part is the beginning where they list “The Rules of Life!” A must read and so very true!



THINGS I LOVE ABOUT THE BOOK:
1. It is fun to read with descriptive instructional sections
2. It has relevant topics and language that kids can relate to
3. It is a great resource book that can be read over and over and referred back to
4. The points they make and advice/tips they give are great examples
5. Really like the “Key” components sections at the end of each chapter 
6. It can be used in a school setting or at home
7. It’s a good price and you can get it on Amazon with FREE SUPER SAVER SHIPPING!

About the Book (from Amazon.com):

‘Hey, Get a Job!’ covers information on getting and keeping a job for teens and other first time workers. ‘Hey, Get a Job!’ includes: Labor laws for minors Creative ways to find jobs Completing an application, cover letter and resume correctly Preparing for the interview Previewing post hire procedures Knowing workplace expectations Understanding a good versus bad employer Managing hard earned money Getting answers to frequently asked questions. A Teacher’s Edition which includes lesson plans, reproducibles, IRS forms, a Workplace Expectations PowerPoint and ‘Hey, Get a Job!’ to project via computer is also available. ‘Hey, Get a Job!’ is the only comprehensive resource available for teens and others looking to join the workforce. ‘Hey, Get a Job!’ has been adopted by the state of Idaho for its Vocational Technical curriculum, and it has been adopted by various districts for Technical Writing and Special Education programs, and by non-profit teen transition programs.

Here’s how to get a copy:

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Comments

  1. Real Life Deals says:
    April 25, 2012 at 2:07 am

    This looks like a great resource! I love encouraging our teens to work hard and get a job! Thanks for posting!

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  2. Desiree Frazier says:
    April 25, 2012 at 2:19 am

    YES! I have a newly minted 14 year old with working papers burning a hole in MY pocket! lol This kid needs a job 🙂

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  3. LOVE MELISSA:) says:
    April 25, 2012 at 2:19 am

    I don’t but I have friends who do!

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  4. sharon martin says:
    April 25, 2012 at 10:00 am

    My son is just getting to the age where this would really benefit him and give him that extra push thats needed, thanks for the giveaway !!

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  5. JJohnson117 says:
    April 25, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    My son just turned 16, so this will be an invaluable tool this summer.

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  6. helpful heather says:
    April 25, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    I’m going to give it to my teenage sister! heather.loftus@aol.com

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  7. savannah says:
    May 1, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    My brother is 20 has no job and lives at my parents house…. he NEEDS this book lol!!

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  8. carmenn22_pr says:
    May 1, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    not yet but soon

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  9. Crystal kelley says:
    May 2, 2012 at 12:38 am

    I dont but my brother who is 18 needs to get one

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  10. fastone3104 says:
    May 2, 2012 at 12:41 am

    yes my oldest is graduating in a few weeks and getting ready for college

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  11. Tanya says:
    May 2, 2012 at 3:36 am

    I have a teen at home that needs to KEEP a job! 🙂

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  12. julie8886 says:
    May 2, 2012 at 3:44 am

    No I dont have a teen at home that needs a job, because i’am only 23! lol… But I would like to read the book! :P… wonder where I went wrong as a teen, lol

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