Ok so im 15 i've already had a job before 2 years as a busboy in a restaurant. I got hired cause my dad was friends with the boss. I quit working cause the place had no money and couldn't pay me.
Now im thinking of going around stores and asking for a job.
So the question is should i go to alot of stores and ask? cause what if i applied for 2 places that wanna accept me.
First of all I gotta say kudos to you young man!!! You impress me, being only 15 and obviously mature and levelheaded. You need advice on how to get a job, and I hope to give you some. You need a resume, and there are usually government agencies that will help you put one together and it's always free if it's government. So ask around to your friends, family and neighbors or check the phone book to find out where you go for this service. Look under employment/youth employment. When you have a bunch of copies made up of your new resume, I suggest you just pick out some places that may be hiring youths, such as convenience stores, grocery stores, fast food places and shopping centres like Walmart etc. Be dressed in presentable clothes, nice and neat and clean ( you may actually be handing your resume to the person who hires and first impressions do count), ask to speak to the manager and introduce yourself and offer your handshake. Using words like 'Sir' or 'Mamm' is ok and considered polite and respectful and mature. They may not be able to interview you at the time, so have an introduction as to why you asked to speak to them, your looking for employement and would they accept your resume? They most likely will accept your resume at this point, thank them kindly- try to remember their name and use it when you are thanking them in the Mr. or Miss form. Dont worry, ladies wont get mad at you if you use 'Miss'. Like- 'thank you for your time Mr.Smith, I'm looking forward to hearing from you' Remember, you are trying to get a job and first impressions…you want them to want to call you…but I got a feeling you will do just right…oh ya, whatever you do…do not disrespect your past employer to the potential new employer, this is not good. Say something nice - how much you learned etc. and if they ask why you left, you could say not enough work. You could also ask the people who helped you put the resume together to make cover letters, those are mini introductions to who you are and what you're looking for- a job! Good luck !!
That doesn't seem to be a problem. Apply to as many places as you can just to be sure that you will be accepted somewhere and if you get multiple places wanting you to work for them, then you can choose between them (i guess you want a bigger salary :)). Later, send an apologize to the ones you didn't choose telling them you found a better offer. If they are acting professional they won't be mad at you, they will understand.
You are very brave, wish you luck.
I wish I knew because I am looking for a job aswell.
Umm.. yeah I would just ask around more than one place because even if u get offered more than 1, u then get to choose which 1 u take
good luck and let us know how u get on
i would apply for few places if more then one wants u take the job u like better. just because 2 places wants u doesn't mean u have to take both jobs.