HELP? How to get my first job. I'm 19?

For Desirable pay Write Negotiable. For the previous Employment : No previous employment. References: Do you have any teachers that you admired and worked with you a lot? TO ask for an application, simply ask, Are you currently hiring? May I have an application. If you have to write a resume, search for a template to use. You can include any clubs or activities that you were involved in during school. Good luck.

Go to local restaurants and ask to speak to the Manager. See if you can get a job as a bus boy. They get tipped out at the end of the night and if your a hard worker you could become a server which is a great job to have if your only looking to work around 25 hrs a week and go to college. Remember, don't ever undersell yourself. Let them know that you think you could be a great contribution and addition to their team if they gave you a chance. Worst comes to worst, go to a fast food joint. Your never under qualified to work at one and McDonald's is usually always hiring. Use your Sunday newspaper and check the classifieds for entry level jobs. Craigslist can't hurt either.

First of all, make sure you are qualified for the jobs you are applying to. If a company is looking for someone with a specific amount of experience, they can easily find it considering the job market right now. Maybe you can go to career services at your school and look for a job or resume/interview tips there. As a recruiter, one thing I always tell first-time job seekers is to list ANY work experience, paid or unpaid (volunteer), including babysitting, pet care, housekeeping, errand running, tutoring, etc. This shows that you are responsible and are able to complete tasks and meet commitments. If you have volunteered in a library or as a camp counselor or something like that, it also can translate to the working world. This way, you’re not leaving the “work experience” part of an application blank. You want to give employers a reason to bring you in for an interview, and if you have a bunch of blanks, what are you telling them about yourself? I recommend creating a resume. List out your volunteer experience and education. You should also list any relevant clubs or organizations you were a member of (especially if you held an office) and list any awards you earned. Also include professional references. In your case, your best bet for professional references would be professors, teachers, coaches, or community leaders you have worked with in the past. These should be people who can vouch for your work ethic. Listing parents and friends doesn’t exactly say “I’m a mature, responsible adult” to a recruiter. Since this would be your first job, I would put “minimum wage” under desired salary. Let’s face it, you’ve got to start somewhere! When it comes to when and where to fill out applications, many retail stores and food establishments have online applications. For the ones that don’t, just go in and ask for an application. Make sure you are dressed decently (don’t look like you’re going to paint a house or go to a concert) and have a friendly smile on your face. Be sure to follow their application instructions. If you don’t, you may automatically be rejected. It’s a good idea to call once to follow up after you drop off the application. But don’t stalk the manager/recruiter – they won’t hire you if you scare them! When you get the interview, just be yourself. Be honest because interviews go two ways – the company wants to make sure you’d be good for them, but you also want to be sure this is somewhere you can work for awhile. Make sure you are dressed appropriately for the interview – NO JEANS! This will show that you care about this interview and the prospect of getting this job. Be friendly, maintain eye contact, and don’t forget to smile! They will probably ask you questions about past experiences. Tell them stories from your life experiences, but make them relevant to the question that you were asked. My last bit of advice – don’t worry about it so much! Just get out there and try! Be prepared for some rejection. It’s all part of getting a job. Often, jobseekers say that looking for a new job is a full-time job in itself. You should make a goal for yourself to put out at least 25 applications/resumes per week (or 5 per weekday). That should be a good start. Good luck!