10 Xavier High SchoolHealth & Lifestyle

It’s no secret that money doesn’t grow on trees, or that teenagers are constantly busy. Some have found time for jobs and are on their way to paying for college, this weekend’s burrito, or next month’s phone bill! For others, their priorities are busy elsewhere. See what these Xavier students have to say about their positions

in Cedar Rapids’ work-force.

Tips on interviews:

1. Don’t pretend like you know everything

2. Research the company a little bit before you

show up3. Don’t criticize a previous employer

4. Keep eye contact5. Avoid filler words6. Sit up straight, no elbows on the table

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Gas

Personal Items

College

Clothes

What do you do with your

money?

Occupation: Hy-Vee health and beautyQ: Do you like it? A: Yes!Q: What do you have to pay for?A: A lot of my own stuff, including shoes, and going out to eat!

Morgan Ties

‘12

Marc

St. Andrews

‘14

40%

13% 31%

9%

7%

Occupation: Hostess at El Rancho, the restaurant her parents own.Q: How many hours do you work? A: Eight hours just on weekends, so it does not interfere with homework or anything.

Occupation: Genghis GrillQ: How do you use your money?A: I save for cars and pay for my gas and insurance.Q: Do you still have free time?A: Sometimes!

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Page Design: Nicole Draker and McKenzie Potter Pictures and Info: Jana Loecher

Lucero Vega‘15

BrandonOlsen‘13

Occupation: Unemployed!Q: Why don’t you have a job?A: I honestly don’t need one, I just get money from my parents if I really need it.

8383 percent of surveyed

students that are employed

enjoy their jobSo make sure it is

something you really like to do!