When I turned 18, I ventured off into the world, excitedly awaiting the arrival of my first job. Overly optimistic, I assumed that I would get hired at the first company I applied to. When this proved to not be the situation, I assumed that there were simply no more available jobs. Little did I know that I was going about it the wrong way. Instead of searching the Web and narrowing down my search, I aimlessly roamed the mall, applying at any and every store that would give me an application. It took almost two weeks before I found a job using that method.

But now, Job Heaven is at our fingertips. I can use any search engine and type in "customer service," and be overloaded with an array of available positions. Sure beats walking around the mall for three hours, looking like a lost puppy. Ignorance is most definitely not bliss, at least not in this situation, and the power of knowledge can not be overlooked.

So, picture this: Sitting at your computer on a Saturday afternoon with a Blended Frappuccino® from Starbucks, watching re-runs of Seinfeld from the comfort of your own home, as you apply to at least 15 different companies--all looking for people just like you. I don't know about you, but I wish I knew this much at 18.