1. Sales Associate(销售助理

Working at a favourite store is one of the most popular part-time job choices for teens. You always get employee discounts and a first look at new merchandise, so why not?

2. Tutoring (家庭教师)

There are always kids who need help with homework. As long as you aren’t one of them, go ahead and start a tutoring service! Tutoring is flexible in terms of time, and the experience of helping out others can be very rewarding.

3. Sandwich Maker(三明治制作师)

Making sandwiches at your local Subway is straightforward work with reasonable pay. This job requires little or no experience so it is a great starter job.

4. Babysitter(临时保姆)

A favourite of teens and preteens everywhere, babysitting is still one cool job. Looking after children is an excellent way to learn responsibility and it looks great on your first resumé. (See Note 1)

NOTE 1 | A resumé is a 简历 in Chinese.

5. Park Crew Member(游乐场兼职工)

With screaming kids, roller coasters, cotton candy, and games all around you, “fun” is the only word possible to describe a job at a theme park near you! Because these places usually employ a huge number of young people, it’s also easy to meet new friends while working.

6. Lifeguard(救生员)

If you have the right certification and training, consider becoming a lifeguard at your local pool. As a plus, lifeguards have been deemed “cool” by teenagers. When others ask you what is your job, you can tell them proudly!

7. Barista (See Note 2)(咖啡师)

It seems that Starbucks and other coffee shops are always in need of new employees. That’s good news for you! Think about it, being a barista means you get to make drinks – and drink unlimited numbers of caffeinated treats. Being surrounded by sweet coffee aromas can never be a bad thing!

NOTE 2 | A barista is not someone who works at a bar, but someone who makes coffee at a coffe shop. In Chinese, they are called 咖啡师.

8. Reporter (记者

Local newspapers may be looking for fresh ideas and articles. As long as you are able to meet the deadline (see Note 3), writing your story is completely according to your schedule. This is a chance to express your ideas while gaining valuable writing experience at the same time.

NOTE 3 | Meet the deadline means 赶在截止日期前 in Chinese.

9. Pet Store Worker (宠物店工作者)

While performing the ordinary tasks of stocking shelves and helping customers, a pet store worker gets to interact with a variety animals. It’s an animal lover’s paradise.

10. Library Assistant (图书馆助理)

This is a quiet job for anyone who loves a good book. Putting books in the right place on the right shelf is easy and devoid of pressure. Getting to know the library and having easy access to books may not be a bad idea.

11. Kitchen Worker(厨工)

Do you have dreams of becoming a top chef? If so, this position is your first step towards achieving that dream. It could be one eye-opening experience. (See Note 4)

NOTE 4 | An eye-opening experience means a new and rewarding experience that you will learn a lot from.

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