Cash In on Your Skills

Some teens adore dogs. Others are wild about cats. Still others love horses, are fascinated with snakes, or daydream about being an expert on exotic species. What unites them is their love of animals. They'll all find ways to cash in on that enthusiasm in this effective and informative resource. It describes a wide range of jobs that involve working with animals in cities, suburbs, and rural areas. There are tons of helpful tips for readers hoping to set up their own animal-related businesses, planning for a long career caring for animals, or just hoping to use their pet-care skills to make some extra spending money.

Many teens have a passion for writing, but it isn't always obvious to them how they can turn this interest into a remunerative one, much less a career. Though it may not be easy to get published, this volume explores the various ways teens can get their work published, both online and in printed form. Along with tips on how to polish their writing so that it's publication-ready, readers will also get pragmatic advice on working as a writing tutor, getting a start in journalism, self-publishing, dealing with contracts and editors, marketing themselves, and more.

Teenagers are often naturals at working with kids younger than themselves. Many have dealt with younger siblings or other relatives their whole lives. Little kids often look up to teens more than they would to boring grown-ups. This tip-packed volume is full of information about the various jobs working with kids that teens can get or plan for. It offers pragmatic advice on life skills such as starting a business, setting up a business plan, volunteering opportunities, career building, and setting financial goals. It also provides guidance on caring for disabled children, ensuring child safety, and establishing authority with the kids in one's charge.

For many teen job seekers, the idea of being cooped up in an office or store is enough to make them avoid working all together. Happily, there is an alternative. This comprehensive guide takes readers through the many options available for working outside, whether it's biking through city streets or hiking rough mountain terrain. Topics include how to find summer jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities, with helpful lists of ideas, practical advice from experts, and real-life success stories. The engaging text encourages readers to consider their skills and interests to steer them toward the ideal summer job or lifelong career.

For all the talk about how being computer savvy is a necessity in today's economy, teens aren't always aware of the many ways in which they can put their computer skills to work while they are still in high school. This highly informative guide points readers toward job opportunities in their communities and also lays out a roadmap for how they can develop their own tech businesses. It's full of concrete tips for dealing with a wide range of issues, such as understanding labor laws, doing your own taxes, interacting with difficult clients, learning programming languages, and mastering networking.

Being good with your hands will help you in any number of situations. The know-how and inclination to fix things, whether it's a leaky roof or a torn sweater, makes a handy person the one friends, relatives, and neighbors turn to when things go wrong. There is a plethora of ways that young people who are good with their hands can harness these skills to make money, both in the current moment and the long term. This book is full of creative job ideas and pragmatic tips, with a particular focus on ways readers can develop entrepreneurial streaks.

Generations of artistic teens have heard that following your artistic dreams is a sure ticket to financial struggles, but there are actually plenty of ways that young people can make money with their artistic skills. Whether their preferred medium is photography, graphic design, painting, textile art, sculpture, or something else altogether, this book has lots of practical advice about how make money from it. It offers teens tips on both finding an art-related job and developing their own business. It's a great way to explore all of the routes open to today's artistic teens.