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Being a cashier is one of the most common jobs in retail. Greeting shoppers, helping them find items a store sells, and completing customer's purchases top the list of tasks cashiers perform every day. Some cashiers get promoted to jobs with more responsibility in retail. Other cashiers use the skills they learn from cashiering in jobs outside retail. Part of the You're Hired! series, I Want to Be a Cashier explores what it takes to be a good cashier, as well as the best ways to get started in this popular part-time job.

Working in food service is one of the most common ways young people get started in the job market. Restaurants need friendly and efficient workers to greet, seat, and serve their customers. Food establishments of all kinds also need people to prepare food and clean up. The skills learned from working in food service can lead young people to a variety of other careers. Part of the You're Hired! series, I Want to Work in Food Service explores what it takes to work in this industry, as well as the best ways to get started in these popular part-time jobs.

Many kids rake and mow their families' lawns as part of their chores. Some young people have turned the skills they have learned performing these outdoor tasks into profitable part-time businesses. Many homeowners need an extra set of hands to keep up with their landscaping needs. And they are willing to pay responsible individuals for these helpful services. Part of the You're Hired! series, I Want to Start a Lawncare Business explores the skills and qualifications needed to start a landscaping company, as well as the best ways to find one's first clients.

Being a camp counselor can be a fun first job. Counselors may develop skills in a variety of areas including communication, leadership, and problem-solving. Supervising children and guiding them through camp activities can be hard work. But many camp counselors enjoy working with younger children. Some counselors even go on to work in full-time careers involving kids. Part of the You're Hired! series, I Want to Be a Camp Counselor explores the skills and qualifications that camp counselors need, as well as the best ways to get started in this popular part-time job.

Dog walking is a fun activity. It can also be an excellent way for young people to make money. Dog owners who work full time often find it difficult to fit dog walking into their days. Still, these four-legged family members need regular physical exercise and mental stimulation. Responsible kids who enjoy spending time with dogs can be the perfect solution. Part of the You're Hired! series, I Want to Be a Dog Walker explores the skills and qualifications that good dog walkers need, as well as the best ways to get started in this energizing part-time job.

Babysitting is one of the most common first jobs. Watching children when their parents are away from home is a big responsibility. But with care and planning, a young person who enjoys spending time with kids can turn this endeavor into a fun way to make money. Part of the You're Hired! series, I Want to Be a Babysitter explores the skills and qualifications that good babysitters need, as well as the best ways to get started in this popular part-time job.