People who hire teens share 2 important tips to support your teen during their job search

Job or internship experience is key to setting young people up for success in their future careers.

But finding a role that's a good fit and then securing an offer isn't an easy task at any age and can be even more difficult for teens entering the workforce for the first time.

While there are ways parents can be helpful when it comes to helping teens navigate the process of job-searching, completely taking over — no matter how much you may want to — can actually be detrimental, according to people who hire teens. Here's how to support your teen during their search for a new job while still letting them do the heavy lifting.

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