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TeenJobsNJ.com Reaches over 350 Registered Teens

Website Helps Teens and Employers Connect

TeenJobsNJ.com now has over 350 motivated teens registered and ready to work after only 2 1/2 months of going live.

TeenJobsNJ.com is a website that connects local teens with jobs in the community. Jobs can include helping small businesses with their needs, helping residents with babysitting, pet sitting, tutoring, lawn work, odd jobs, volunteer or anything you need help with. Teens register for free and receive email alerts when new jobs are posted. For employers, posting a job is easy and only $5 per post. Teens can also post an ad showcasing their special skill or service in the "Hire A Teen" section.

The site was created by Chatham mom, Carole Bhalla who came up with the idea after trying to find a summer job for her 14 year old son. After finding no legitimate resources, she decided to create the site to help local teens and parents experiencing the same frustrations.

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The site has made over 20 matches and both employers and teens are excited about the service.

"As a small business owner I tried using TeenJobsNJ.com as a resource for filling a part-time position. Immediately after posting the job I started getting calls and within a week had 6 interviews lined up. I hired a wonderful candidate shortly after and couldn't be happier with this new local website. It worked for my business perfectly!!" - Stefanie M., Owner, Flip Consignment, New Providence

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"Happy to have found your site. I was looking to see if it was something my teen son could use and ended up finding guitar lessons for my daughter! Decided it would be a good place to find her violin lessons too!" - May C., New Providence

"My daughter got a pet sitting and babysitting job from this site. Tons of neighborhood kids available. It's great!!" - Gretchen D., Chatham

To register your teen or post a job, visit the website at www.TeenJobsNJ.com

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