Getting your first job is one of the most exciting things in your life. As a teen you dream about all the things you’re going to buy with your money and all the places you’re going to go. But while there is so much excitement around this special time in your life, there are a few things you need to know before getting started, and we’ve gathered this information for you in 5 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Your First Job.

• The first thing that you should know about is the minimum age to work – this is not only for your protection but for the protection of the people who might hire you as well. There are federal and state guidelines about how old you have to be before you can work. Also, there are certain jobs and places that are prohibited by law for teenagers to work in. To learn more about these jobs and the minimum age to work, see: Understanding the Minimum Age To Work in the US.
• After finding out if you’re at the right age to work, then I bet the next most important thing you want to know about is the minimum wage. Did you know that by law employers are not allowed to pay you below a certain rate? Yup, it’s true. There are also special rules for wages for full-time students, student learner and people with disabilities. You can read about the minimum age requirements for teen in this article:  What is the Minimum Wage  in the United States.
• Next, before getting a job, you should also know the maximum number of hours an employer can legally ask you to work. Sometimes employers try to save money on the number of people they hire by giving the employees they do have a lot of extra hours, but in some cases this may not be legal for them to do. Teenagers are only allowed to work a set number of hours per day during school days and a maximum number of hours during the week. Learn what you’re rights are as far as this is concerned, by reading the article, How Many Hours Can Teens Work.
• OK, so you know the minimum age to start working, you understand the minimum wage, and you know the maximum number of  hours your employers can ask you to work. So are you ready? Well, not quite yet. Next you need to get your working papers and we’ve organized this information into 4 Easy Steps To Getting Your Working Papers.
• The next thing that you need to do after getting your working papers is knowing where to apply. Well, I’m currently working on a list of really cool and trendy places where teens can apply. Once I finish that article I’ll be posting a link to it here. So keep  watching this space and I’ll keep you posted!

So get ready, get set and good luck with applying for your first job!

About Amber: My name is Amber and I'm the Editor of TeenMoneyMakingIdeas.Com. As a teenager, I started making money when I was 13 years old. I had all the typical jobs that teenagers have such as working in fast food joints and retail stores. At 19, I formed my own cosmetics company. And shortly after that I started my own import business. Now I'm earning money online. Join me as I discuss all the ways I've discovered for teens to make money. Read more about me here.

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