Job H unting T ips for Teens…

By: Mrs. Tiffany Stonecipher

*Job Hunting Tips for Teens…

*Labor Laws

*1. Laws Restrict*The kind of work teens do*When teens work

*2. Refer to Alabama Child Labor Laws*Certificate I – 14/15 year olds*Certificate II – 16/17 year olds

*Jobs for Young Teens

*Babysitting*Pet Sitting*Yard Work*Household Chores*Errands*Tutoring

*Jobs for Older Teens

*Cashier*Fast Food*Lawn Maintenance*Lifeguard*Office Assistant

*Consider…

*What would you like to do?*Where would you like to work?*Consider Advantages/Disadvantages*Be realistic

*Create an Information Sheet

*Personal Info (Name, Address, Phone #)*School Info (Name, Dates Attended)*Classes, honors*Activities, hobbies*References*Volunteer Work*Clubs

*Applications

*Fill Out Completely*Accurately*Sign and Date*Relax, Take Your Time!*Be Honest*If Possible: Take Home/Bring Back with Resume

*Teen Tips

*Be Realistic*May Not Start at Ideal Job or Employer*Keep Options Open

*Dress Nicely, Not Flashy, even when picking up an application*Include Resume with Application*Include school, club(s), and other activities on your resume

*Teen Tips Continued…

*Be ready to talk about yourself or employer when you stop in*Never state objective as “making money”*State what you will learn from job, do for employer*Never just leave application, SEE MANAGER*If Manager isn’t in, politely ask to come back

*Practice answering questions about yourself before interview*Research the employer, job duties*Talk about what you can do for the employer*Don’t be shy, but keep answers brief*Show interest*Be ready to ask questions about job/company *Teen Tips

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*Teen Tips Continued…

*If asked about your faults, talk about something that can also be positive*Be calm, watch facial expressions and gestures*Look interviewer in the eyes*If uncomfortable, look at forehead (they can’t tell it’s not their eyes)*Thank people for interview*Follow up a few days later

*Positive Attitude

*Be persistent*Don’t become discouraged*Learn from each contact, application, and interview