Tips for high schoolers to land that summer job

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for

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Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management,

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the world's largest HR professional society and author of "Reset: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval.

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The questions are submitted by readers, and Taylor's answers below have been edited for length and clarity.

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Question: I am the parent of two high schoolers in Dayton,

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Ohio. As we approach summer, both are looking to earn money

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Are there any recommendations or precautions minors should be aware of when

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