Need Help with getting my first job.

im really nervious about getting my first job. I need to get one because im 15 turning 16 in a couple of months and getting my licence. I dont know really where to start or what type of job to get. An online job would be cool but a regualr one would work out just as well. What advise do you guys have about getting a job for the first time?

 

Either try a grocery store or any local shops in your area . Just be yourself , but try to be professional as well . But just know , it's fine to have to lie or stretch the truth on certain questions in an interview or on an application .

 

Places you think are really shitty to work are probably your best options, all the good jobs are taken by older kids in most cases. Places like grocery stores, deli shops, department stores, big chain movie theatres, fast food restaurants...Those places are almost always hiring. Get something like that to start you off with some experience, then in a year or two, head off for something you think might actually be fun and interesting.

For instance, my first job was at a grocery store. It was an okay job, but I was on my feet for 8 hours at a time with only a couple breaks, so after 2.5 years, I left. I found a job at a small, vintage, laid back movie theatre with just one screen and don't plan on leaving anytime soon...It's the best job ever lol. I had applied at the theatre before, but they rejected my application because I was too young and lacked workplace experience. I got older, had experience under my belt, and got hired on the spot the next time I applied.

 

First of all, make a nice resume. When you go applying for a job you will need one of these, and it makes you look organized and professional. It would be very wise to save the resume copy on your computer so that you can copy the template and update it/create a new one when you want to go look for a different job in the future. Over time as your employment history builds, your resume will start to look really great

Second, at a young age it can sometimes be hard to find "legal" work, as they usually have an age limit that you need to meet (16) and other stupid things like that. One of the best ways to get yourself into the work force is by word of mouth! When I under 16 years old and wanted to start working, I got my parents and my friends parents asking around or keeping their eyes open for jobs. I ended up scoring a gig through my mom's friends husband, who owned a landscaping company and needed a young guy to come work as a labourer on one of his crews. This was a great first job for me, and I was able to put it on my resume and show that I had some work experience when I turned 16 and went applying for a regular job.

As for different types of jobs, alot of young kids start working at places like fast food joints, because those people avidly hire young kids. The problem with these sorts of employers sometimes is that they hire young kids INTENTIONALLY, so that they can take advantage of you. For example - McDonalds will often hire young people as soon as they turn 16, and instead of paying them the minimum wage of $10 per hour (like all jobs legally must pay), they will find a legal loophole and pay you $6-8 per hour as a "training wage", until you have amassed a certain amount of hours.. usually something ridiculously high, like 500 hours. Then they give you a measly few hours per week and VOILA, you are officially a human slave.

Try applying at something like a local market, or a grocery store. Many of these places make great first jobs, and are happy to hire kids part time Another good option might be a job in the retail industry. This would allow you to maybe choose to work somewhere that interests you, for example, if you like clothes you could apply at a couple of your favourite clothing stores. Or even something like a movie theater, they almost always hire young people just beginning to work, and you get cool benefits like free movies!

Unfortunately, the options are not always great when you first start looking for work, but I'm sure with some motivation & a little luck on your side, you can find something that is enjoyable and that is perfect for you. Good luck, and just remember to make a nice, neat resume and make sure you look clean, presentable, and friendly if you have to go in for a job interview anywhere. If you can impress an employer at first glance, then you have a much greater chance of getting hired than if you look like a total slob who just walks in off the streets.

 

I did a work experience placement at a restaurant and got a lot of money just from tips. Now, if your getting a weekly wager and money from the tips, you'll be making quite a bit of money for yourself. The restaurants around me are always hiring, try looking for local restaurants and hand in your cv.

 

I think Zerkerfist covered a lot of it. My two cents is that you should not look at what type of job/pay but rather take any job that is available. Many employers do not want to deal with kids working papers and limits on their hours so keep that in mind.

 

Try Starbucks.

 

I second this. I read a book called "How starbucks saved my life" and it seems that working in starbucks is quite interesting. The starbucks environment also seems very brillant.

 

Im in the same situation, i just turned 16 and i want to find a job. The bad thing is i am quite shy and i was hoping to find a job that didnt involve much customer interaction. Anyone know where i should look to find one like this?

 

You possibly try any local stores in your area . Also , any grocery store should have positions that would require little to no interaction with customers , such has restocking shelves .

 

u probably wont believe me...but working fast food will teach u alot of valuble lessons for the future...my 1st job was mcdonalds...8 years later im a pastry chef at a private club in st louis and i cant tell u how many times i use things daily that i first learned in fast food... proper cleaning procedures, customer service, working in fast-paced environment, etc.