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mam Now'stheTimeto Start a Summer Job Hunt Pli. 1 mr- By Lesly Becger -71 mm It's difficult for students to think about summer when they're smack the middle of winter. But, accord- I HUM)" I I 1 PK juiut. ait lhrce centuries of history have been send away for the pamphlet, "Summer Jobs Opportunities in the Federal Government, Announcement No. 414." It's available from the Federal Job Information Center, Office of Personnel Management, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, Y.

10278. "Another way that young people can find summer work is through areas in their community that are especially active in summer, such as nearby resorts, camps, beaches, rural and urban parks, amusement parks, restaurants and fast food chains," Mr. Fishman says. Teen-agers can check the want ads in their local newspaper and also visit establishments in person to ask if there are openings. ri 'Ml I ing to Mary Degonia, policy analyst with the National Youth Work Alliance in Washington, D.C., high-school students who want jobs this summer should start hunting now.

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In addition, many states require working papers for those under 18 years old. "The school guidance office is really the first place a student should rum to when looking for summer employment," says Betty Thielemann, career coordinator of the Career Center at While the competition for most summer jobs promises to be keen, Stephanie Skurdy, manager of corporate communications for McDonald's in Oak Brook, 111., says that young people with the right kind of attitude will still have a good chance of being hired. "We look for people who seem to really want to be part of a team and who get along well with others. They should be flexible enough to work on weekends and holidays" Teen-agers can also consider starting their own little businesses. The going rate for yard work can be as high as $5.00 per hour, for baby-sitting, $2.00 an hour.

Ask around to find out what rates are in your area. As a parent, there are many ways you can help your teen-ager. "Remember that getting that first job Is an intimidating experience," Ms. Degonia-says. "Be supportive of your child's efforts and try to instill in him or her a sense of self-confidence." Ms.

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