A young person is smiling while shaking hands with the person interviewing her.
Parents can offer support to their teens in their job search.
  • Trying to secure a first job can be a great learning experience for a teen.
  • But it can also be a tough process, and it's tempting for parents to step in and take over.
  • Experts say offering encouragement is always good, but parents should avoid applying for teens.

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.