Teen Job Search Tips
[Ed. note: This belongs to our series of posts featuring tips for recent grads from LinkedIn users. Donald Wilkes and Viola Hamilton-Wilkes are job search experts with years of experience interviewing and hiring. They are authors of a Teen Guide Job Search book, which is also available in an audio version. You can check out their earlier post on helping your teen find a job without being a nag here]No matter what your age, searching for a job is a challenge. But like anything, when you know what to do and how to do it, suddenly it’s easier!
Begin your job search by looking for work you’ll enjoy. For example, ask yourself questions, like:
1. Do you prefer working with people (children, adults or seniors), computers, animals, or equipment?
2. Do you prefer working inside an office or working outside (construction or delivery work)
Once you have an idea about the type of work wanted, apply for jobs in that line of work. Did you know employees who enjoy their work tend to do a better job and look forward to going to work? It’s true…so find work you enjoy.
Let’s get ready for the interview! View this 7 minute You Tube video which shows two teens being interviewed. How do you think the first teen did? If you said poorly, you’re correct.
Try practicing your interview skills. How? Ask an adult who works in Human Resources or at an employment agency to conduct a practice interview. Then they can tell you how to improve.
Want a job? Quick tips for success.
· Dress like a winner
· Don’t chew gum
· Firm handshake
· Express yourself clearly
· Show interest, enthusiasm and confidence
· Turn off your cell phone
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Al Fortuner May 5th, 2009
With a 17 year old who currently works in food service, this article is pertinent and appropriate. I’ve been trying to get him to understand that his current job search opportunities are a practice field for what he’s going to encounter after High School. All that is preparation for the college graduate job search.
I also stress the importance of resume building. I have resumes going back to my high school days. Each succeeding one lists job responsibilities, interests and accomplishments of each of the last jobs and extra-curricular activities that happened since the last resume. An excellent way to build a consistent history of accomplishments, and my son is learning that using this method lets him think of what he is accomplishing in his current job that supports his long-term goals.
TeenDad August 11th, 2009
I’m now 19 and experiencing being a dad. I must say although it feels good it’s still hard. I knew it wouldn’t be easy but to be honest, the hard part is having to balance time. My daughter is great and makes managing her never dreadful. -Teen dad
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