As a fourteen year old looking to join the workforce, it’s tough. Employers often prefer people with prior experience, and some even have policies against hiring people at 14. Here’s a step by step guide to finding a job:
1. Make a Resume
You may not have much to put on it, but it is very important you have one. Make sure it looks professional and has a section for:
2. Find References
It is very important to have 3 or 4 rock solid references on hand, because if you get the interview, the employer will often ask you for references. You can and should use a variety of different people as references who will all say positive things and can highlight different parts of your personality. Keep in mind that employers don’t want to talk to your friends, so keep all your references above the age of 20. Some good people to use as references are:
After you have gather references, have a neat way to present them with the same formatting as your resume.
3. Hand Out your Resume
Hand your resume out to everyone that hires young – even if they say they only hire at 15, apply anyway. Some places that hire young are McDonald’s, Cupcakes, Staples, Claire’s, Grocery Stores, London Drugs (apply online), Orange Julius, Dairy Queen, and dishwashing position at some restaurants. Ask to speak to manager if they are around, tell them you are really eager to work, are a quick learner, and would love to work as a (insert position applied for here,) then thank them for their time, hand them your resume (and job application if the store has one) and walk away. Also check Craigslist (use with caution,) companies often post that they are looking to fill certain position, so you know the best times to drop off your resumes at those places.
4. The Interview
The interview is the most important part of the whole process, it can make or break you, their are a few key things you need to do for an interview:
5. The Thank You Letter/ Email
12 – 24 hours after the interview, send them a quick email thanking them for their time, and stressing how interested and excited you are about the job opportunity. Answer any question you felt you didn’t answer properly, and ask anymore questions you have. Thank them for the opportunity, and end by saying you hope to hear from them soon.
With these tips, you’ll get a job in no time, Good Luck.
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