Retail work
Retail can be one of the best avenues for a teen to get a part-time job. Many retail companies hire teens part-time, so opportunities are often available. A 2012 Hay Group study found that employee turnover in retail is slowly increasing; retailers reported that part-time store workers had a median turnover rate of 67 percent. Retail work can be monotonous and exhausting, but some people really enjoy it. Many teens can get discounts on clothing or other items by working in retail. Retail jobs can be fun for the right person; these jobs are ideal for teens who enjoy talking to other people, or are happy folding clothes and keeping a store organized and clean. Part-time retail jobs can also lead to careers; beginning as a part-time sales associate can lead to become a full-time employee and even a supervisor or manager.