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Job H unting T ips for Teens…

Job H unting T ips for Teens…. By: Mrs. Tiffany Stonecipher. 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. Labor Laws. Babysitting Pet Sitting Yard Work

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Job H unting T ips for Teens…

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  1. Job Hunting Tips for Teens… By: Mrs. Tiffany Stonecipher

  2. 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 Labor Laws

  3. Babysitting • Pet Sitting • Yard Work • Household Chores • Errands • Tutoring Jobs for Young Teens

  4. Cashier • Fast Food • Lawn Maintenance • Lifeguard • Office Assistant Jobs for Older Teens

  5. What would you like to do? • Where would you like to work? • Consider Advantages/Disadvantages • Be realistic Consider…

  6. Personal Info (Name, Address, Phone #) • School Info (Name, Dates Attended) • Classes, honors • Activities, hobbies • References • Volunteer Work • Clubs Create an Information Sheet

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

  8. 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

  9. 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 Teen Tips Continued…

  10. 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 Continued…

  11. 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 Teen Tips Continued…

  12. Be persistent • Don’t become discouraged • Learn from each contact, application, and interview Positive Attitude

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