Some teenagers expect to walk out of school into a job, so being thrown into a job hunt can be quite a shock, especially if they get rejected. As a parent, it is important to pass on your knowledge, but your teen might feel emotional and wounded, so you have to do with tact - avoid confrontation and arguments, and instead work on being supportive. Talk to your teen about what area they would like to work in. What are their aims? It's important that you know this, so you can help as much as possible. Look at your childs resume. Offer to read it over, and just outline a few changes if they … [Read more...]