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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;While some teens are easily able to apply the skills you\u2019ve taught them at home and the skills they\u2019ve learned in school to the job market, other teens struggle. A teen\u2019s first job may also require new skills that he\u2019s never really needed before.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The main goal of parenting a teen should be to get your teen ready to become a responsible adult. A part-time or summer job is an excellent way for a teen to gain responsibility. But, before you send your teen out looking for work, make sure he has the skills that are necessary to become successful in the working world.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;1. Social Skills&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Interaction with managers, other employees and customers can be a large part of any job. Social interactions at a professional level are much different that social interactions with friends at school. Help your teen gain the skills necessary to carry on a conversation in-person and how to answer a phone in a professional manner, etc.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-teach-your-teen-assertiveness-skills-2609131&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;How to Teach Your Teen Assertiveness Skills&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;2. Oral Communication Skills&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Employers need their workers to be able to communicate effectively with managers as well as customers. Help teens understand communication isn&amp;amp;#39;t just about casual conversation. Communication involves accurately conveying directions or problems. Non-verbal communication is also important so make sure your teen understands the importance of making eye contact and using body language to show that he\u2019s listening to others.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/parenting-mistakes-prevent-teens-talking-2610995&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Top 10 Communication Mistakes Most Parents Make with Teens&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;3. Written Communication Skills&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A job application requires written communication skills. It\u2019s important for your teen to be able to use the application or a resume to convey his skills and past job experiences. An application is the first time a potential employer is able to gain insight into their potential employee. Teens need to understand the importance of writing legibly and spelling words correctly. Most jobs also tend to require some level of written communication so it\u2019s important for teens to be able to get their point across either on a computer or through their written words.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;4. Interviewing Skills&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Practice interviewing skills with your teen. Ask questions that a potential employer may ask. Teach your teen how to enter a room, shake hands, introduce themselves, smile and maintain eye contact. Show your teen how to discuss strengths without sounding arrogant and how to convey an appropriate amount of confidence.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-prepare-your-teen-for-a-job-interview-2610337&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;How to Prepare Your Teen for a Job Interview&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;5. &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-teach-your-teen-problem-solving-skills-2611012&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Problem-Solving Skills&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u00A0 &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Employers want an employee who can solve problems as they arise. It&amp;amp;#39;s important for your teen to be able to creatively and effectively solve various problems with customers, co-workers, or various other duties. Devote time to teaching your teen problem-solving skills that can be helpful not just in a work environment, but in all areas of his life.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;6. Time Management&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Clearly an employer will want a teen who is responsible enough to arrive at work on time. Knowing how to prioritize tasks is necessary in most work environments. A busy work environment often means that a teen will need to understand which tasks need to be addressed first and which things can wait until later.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;7. Leadership Skills&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Even entry-level positions often require some level of leadership skills. If a fellow employee becomes injured or there is a crisis with a customer, your teen will likely need to know how to handle a situation where he may need to take charge.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;8. Critical Thinking Skills&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;There aren\u2019t a lot of jobs these days that don\u2019t require some level of critical thinking. That may mean analyzing how to address an issue in a more effective manner or figuring out the best way to apply the company policies to a specific situation. Most employers look for employees who can handle some level of independence and won\u2019t be constantly asking for help.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;9. Organizational Skills&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Employers value productivity. They look for employees who can be organized. They won\u2019t appreciate a teen who is constantly losing things or has to ask for the same paperwork over and over again. It\u2019s important for a teen to understand which tasks need to be done first and how to keep things in appropriate order.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;\u00A0&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;10. Professional Skills&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Teens need to understand how to comply with a company\u2019s rules and regulations. Part of behaving in a professional manner means adhering to the company\u2019s dress code, interacting with co-workers and supervisors in a professional manner, and behaving in a respectful manner. For example, a teen needs to know that he can\u2019t text his friends and surf the internet instead of performing his job duties.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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