For teens and their parents, this book suggests ways for teenagers to obtain part-time jobs.

With U.S. unemployment the lowest it's been in 25 years, the job market for teens has never been better. But even in good times, it can be hard for teens to find jobs that are right for them. They still must be able to interview with confidence, stick with the daily grind and figure out how much money will be paid in taxes. The Complete Idiot's GuideA (R) to Cool Jobs for Teens teaches job-finding skills (resumes and cover letter writing and interviewing techniques), job-keeping skills, being an entrepreneur, spending and saving on a salary and exploring internships and volunteering. Ideal for 12-18 year-olds.

I. GET A LIFE, GET A JOB.
1. What's So Cool About Having a Job?

So, You Want a Job. Mo' Money. Having Fun at Work. Looking Good on the Job. It Feels Good to. For Future Reference.

Record. Reference. Recommendation.

Getting Your Career Feet Wet. Job Smarts That Last a Lifetime.
2. Your M.O. at Work.

Doing What You Already Do Best. A Test You Can't Fail. Taking Leads from School. Getting the Inside Scoop. Part-Time vs. Full-Time. Putting It All Together.
II. TOP FIFTY JOBS.
3. On the Front Line.

People Who Need People. A Cashier You Can Count. Table for Two. Waiting to Serve You. Counter Intelligence. Want Fries with That? That's Sales Biz. Lip Service. The Hospitable Hotel Clerk. Tell It to the Teller. Got Gas? More Front-Line Jobs.
4. Supporting the Show.

Supporting Actor. Tech Talk. Answering as an Administrative Assistant. Assistant to the Assistant. Hanging Out in the Library Stacks. Calling All Cars. Takin' It to the Street. Instant Messenger. Got It Maid. Cleaning Up as a Janitor. Slice 'n' Dice. More Behind-the-Scenes Jobs.
5. Doin' It with Heart.

Places of the Heart. Just Call Me Nanny. Kidding Around. Home Alone...Not! Coming to a Nurse's Aid. Pitching to Be a Camp Counselor. Counting Laps. High on Rides. Keeping Up at the Zoo. Kennel Care. Waggers and Groomers. More Jobs for the Big-Hearted.
6. Sweatin' It Out.

A Job That Works. Yard Control. Cuttin' Up in the Grass. Construction Worker on Site. Getting Hooked on Fishing. Where's the Warehouse Person? Recycle Away. Wash 'n' Wax. Hop to It. The Picky Farm Worker. Move Over, Buddy. Working Out Even More.
7. You Got Skillz!

How Did You Get Here? Writing in Code. Ze Webmeister. Be Graphic. Word Processing Whiz. Details and Data Entry. Punch In at the Print Shop. Prime Painter. Crafty Carpenter. Grease Monkey. Flipping Out. More Smart Work.
III. NAILING DOWN THE JOB.
8. Go Find an Employer.

Safety First. Finding Good Company.

That Special Gig. Schmoozin'. Pounding the Streets. Call Your Agent. Online Search.

What's Next?
9. Resumes That Rock.

Who Needs a Resume? Believe It or Not. You've Got Style. Top Info. Job Objective with Direction. Summing It Up. Skills for Sale. Tell 'Em You're Qualified. Education Made Simple. Extra, Extra, Read All About It. Putting Things in Place.
10. The Big Cover-Up.

The Word on Cover Letters.

Less Is More. Be Yourself.

Get Going.

Step One: A Head Start. Step Two: Inside Info. Step Three: For Starters. Step Four: Make Your Point. Step Five: Thanks a Lot. Step Six: Signing Off.

Reference Ready. In Good Shape.
11. Blankety-Blank Applications.

Picking Up the Ap. Applying Yourself to the Form. Turning It In to the Boss.
12. Ace That Interview.

Dress to Suit. Keep Your Foot Out of Your Mouth. Thinking on Your Feet. Q&
A. Turning the Tables. Deciding If You Want the Job. Suck It Up! Money Talk. The Big Thank You.
IV. YOU'RE HIRED!
13. You, the Law, and the IRS.

A New Relationship.

Big Brother's Youth Employment Laws. It's All About Money.

The Order of Events.

We've Got Your Numba! What's Up with Work Permits? Eligible to Work. W-4 Form for You. You're a Mom or Pop.
14. Managing All That Dough.

Getting to Know You. What to Do with Your Paycheck.

What's Your Cash Flow? The Basics: What Do You Need?

The Extras: What Do You Want?
V. OUTSIDE THE JOB BOX.
15. Volunteerism That Pays Off.

Idealism Is Good. The Lay of Volunteerland. What Lights Your Fire? Finding Your Niche. Putting Things Together. Where the Volunteer Ops Are. How to Become a Volunteer.
16. Inside Internships.

What Exactly Is an Internship? What's the Deal? Looking at Both Sides. What Type of Intern Are You? Make a Good Impression. How to Apply for One.
17. Mind Your Own Business.

The Entrepreneurial Fire. Getting in the Groove. A Helping Hand. Organizer/Cleaner Extraordinaire. Techies and Artists. Have I Got a Deal for You! Putting Out Your Shingle. Taking Care of Business.

Bringin' in the Dough.

Cutting Costs. Keeping It Straight with the Government.
VI. APPENDIXES.
Appendix A. Agencies That Work.
Appendix B. Cool Books and Web Sites.
Index.