As many know, high school is not merely a place to study. High school is part of the experience of transition from dependency to independence for many students. One main example of this transition is when students start to work in the local job market. Often, these jobs give students the experience and knowledge of what to expect in future careers. However, when students first apply for a job, it can be a daunting task. 

Senior Zach Robinson said the most important thing is to be confident. “Show them that you’re comfortable in a nervous environment, like an interview, and it’ll show them you have what it takes to work there, especially since customers can be crazy sometimes,” laughed Robinson.

Senior Andrew Chapman also explained, “Walk in and ask for a resume, or apply in person, because then they already have a basis for you instead of a name on paper.”

Senior Jadin Roberts, who works at the Burger King on NE Fairgrounds Rd, said that having a job will “make you more responsible for your actions, and make you more mature.” She also mentioned how the job, while taking up your time, provides “intuition and also lots of money.”  

Speaking of money, as of 2011, the average teenager makes $643 in a summer month on a 28 hour work week. So make sure to get out there and make your bank account bigger Cougs!