From being a cashier to teaching as a tennis instructor, here are seven answers to the questions, “What was the best job you had in high school and what did you love about it?”
- Cashier
- Football Coach Assistant
- Survey Interviewer
- Magician’s Assistant
- Photographer
- Server
- Tennis Instructor
Best Job I Did in My High School
My best job in high school was as a cashier at a local convenience store. I loved the feeling of helping people out, especially when they needed something small but important. It was also fun to interact with people from all walks of life, hearing their stories and learning about their lives.
It taught me to talk to customers, organize, and problem-solve. Besides the experience I gained, I also enjoyed having money to spend on things I wanted. Overall, it was an amazing job and one of the best experiences of my high school career.
Football Coach Assistant
I was always a big football fan, even though I had a minor talent for it. Because I was particularly interested in coaching, I ended up impressing the PE teacher and becoming his assistant, which felt like a proper job.
The coach would focus on improving our players’ fitness and technical abilities, while I’d work on figuring out the best lineups, formations, and the opposition’s tactics. I remember being accused of taking it too seriously, but I loved every second.
Survey Interviewer
During high school, I landed a job as a survey interviewer. The tasks covered designing surveys, creating databases, and analyzing data, but the real challenge came when I had to convince people to take part. Whether it was a phone call or a face-to-face encounter, getting people to take the survey was never easy. I interviewed people everywhere—on the streets, in shopping malls, and on trains.
The job was about more than just data collection. It was an opportunity for personal growth. I had to step outside my comfort zone and build relationships with strangers based on my professionalism, attitude, and personality.
And that’s what I loved about it. Working as a survey interviewer helped me develop strong communication and interpersonal skills. I learned how to listen actively, and convey information clearly and concisely. I also learned the importance of building rapport, which proved valuable in my career. Overall, the job was a unique experience that helped me grow as an individual.
Magician’s Assistant
The best job I had during high school was being a magician’s assistant. It was my job to be “cut in half” and “pop out of a locked box”. This job offered me the unique opportunity to learn life skills, many of which I find come in very handy as a business owner.
Looking back, I see how this job as a “magician’s assistant” taught me how to be confident in front of an audience and follow precise instructions. As the founder of Heirloom Video Books (sendheirloom.com), I am on sales calls daily, presenting our product to potential customers, and my audience, with poise and confidence.
Magic performers require a powerful ability to understand and follow precise instructions, working in close rhythm with the magician. Again, as a business owner, I feel the importance of this skill as I teach my staff precision in product construction, observe their performance, and critique my ability to learn and follow our procedures.
Snapping Photos of Some Beautiful People
I was working for a local photography studio as an assistant photographer. I learned from some of the best photographers in the area, and I learned how to do portrait, wedding, and commercial photography work.
I loved getting to be creative with the shoots and coming up with ideas for poses and backgrounds that would make for beautiful photos. Working with couples on their special day was an amazing experience—being able to capture their love story through my lens was like nothing else. And it was wonderful to hear how happy they were with their photos after seeing them for the first time! Not only did this job help me grow as a photographer, but it also taught me invaluable life lessons like time management and attention to detail—skills that serve me well in my current business.
Server
When I was in high school, I worked at Pizza Hut restaurants as a server. I loved it because it taught me excellent communication and multitasking skills. It also suited me because it was flexible and active—I didn’t want to be sitting at a desk. I also made some great friends, some of whom I am still friends with today.
Tennis Instructor
I’ve always loved playing tennis. While I tried many other sports, I quickly realized that tennis was the only one I was truly good at and the only one I had true potential to stand out. I loved the sport so much that I practiced four hours every day and as soon as the opportunity presented itself; I applied to teach tennis to younger kids.
I enjoyed cultivating that love of the sport in someone else and loved seeing the happiness and pride on my student’s faces when they finally learned that new serve, or that one-handed backhand. It was a great way to do what I loved, earn money while doing it, and stay in shape!
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