10 Tips for Teenagers Looking for a Summer Job
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1. Understand that many
employers are not comfortable hiring teenagers; therefore, in your
interviews, you should focus on convincing your potential employers
that they can trust you. Assure them that you are reliable, time-conscientious
and that you have transportation.
2. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job, and you never know what may turn up through a family friend, etc. that could be the job of your dreams.
3. When you apply at an establishment, ask to speak with the hiring manager or owner directly.
4. One of the aspects that employers seem to enjoy from hiring teenagers is their enthusiasm for doing the job. When you interview, as well as on the job, make sure to display these aspects of your personality.
5. Use your school connections as a selling point in an interview. Building relationships with teachers will provide you with an outlet for obtaining written recommendations for a job.
6. If you do not have your permit or driver's license yet, you can have your school issue you an age certificate in order to verify your eligibility to work. Make sure to have a copy of this available before going to your interview.
7. Dress and act professionally. Employers that hire teenagers still expect them to act appropriate at work and you can display your understanding of this protocol by arriving for your interview in proper apparel.
8. Ask for help before you attempt to do something new. Teenagers are more likely to get injured at work than adults so your boss would prefer to help you than for you to hurt yourself.
2. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job, and you never know what may turn up through a family friend, etc. that could be the job of your dreams.
3. When you apply at an establishment, ask to speak with the hiring manager or owner directly.
4. One of the aspects that employers seem to enjoy from hiring teenagers is their enthusiasm for doing the job. When you interview, as well as on the job, make sure to display these aspects of your personality.
5. Use your school connections as a selling point in an interview. Building relationships with teachers will provide you with an outlet for obtaining written recommendations for a job.
6. If you do not have your permit or driver's license yet, you can have your school issue you an age certificate in order to verify your eligibility to work. Make sure to have a copy of this available before going to your interview.
7. Dress and act professionally. Employers that hire teenagers still expect them to act appropriate at work and you can display your understanding of this protocol by arriving for your interview in proper apparel.
8. Ask for help before you attempt to do something new. Teenagers are more likely to get injured at work than adults so your boss would prefer to help you than for you to hurt yourself.
9. Show initiative if the boss is hesitant about hiring you by offering to work there as a trial run for a week or two.
10. Do not forget that there are other options besides actual businesses for obtaining a summer job. You may make more money through babysitting, giving music lessons or mowing lawns if you manager your time properly.
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