So you are a 15 year old searching for your first part-time or casual job may be a little daunting. Well I must say, getting a job is tough for everyone which also includes myself. But it certainly is harder when you have not had any experience working. So you have no idea where to start in completing a resume, this can appear difficult. Of course, your parents are probably no help; "it's simple", they say, "just go ask Bob at the corner store for a job; he will surely give you one!" So, how do you go about receiving your first job?
Plannng the Job Hunt
First things first, you should plan on what you are going to do prior to walking out the door. However, look at what your doing right now, you have just taken the first step closer, by undertaken research about how to get your first job, so congratulations!
Jobs for 15 year olds, you would be looking at jobs in your neighboring zone such as the corner shop, grocery store or any kind of retail store. Maybe a fuel station, anyway, you get the picture.
Now, the next step is to put together a resume, oh boy I hear you say, don't worry once you know how it is done you will be grinning.
Prepare a simple resume
A lot of first time job seekers don't think they need a resume, or consider "why do a need a resume if I don't have any work experience?"
Two factors,
Firstly, if you provide an employer with a printed copy of your resume, this can display some effort on your behalf by trying to find a job and the potential employer will see that you will also put some effort into the job you do for them.
It will also give you a chance to show the highlighted skills about you that you would like the prospective employer to remember.
Having a printed copy of your resume places you ahead of the game. Even if you have no employment experience, you are able to still offer some other experiences that will provide the employer with some understanding of how you can be an asset to their business, and what your skills are. For one thing, to offer them your resume highlights the fact that you have initative, which is a great ability in the work place. If all you have done is some babysitting, put it down in writing. Emphasize the skills you gained while baby-sitting, the challenges you overcame. If you had been in a sports squad then you are able to give further information of what type of responsibility you had in the squad. This provides them with a picture on the sort of team player you are.
Plannng the Job Hunt
First things first, you should plan on what you are going to do prior to walking out the door. However, look at what your doing right now, you have just taken the first step closer, by undertaken research about how to get your first job, so congratulations!
Jobs for 15 year olds, you would be looking at jobs in your neighboring zone such as the corner shop, grocery store or any kind of retail store. Maybe a fuel station, anyway, you get the picture.
Now, the next step is to put together a resume, oh boy I hear you say, don't worry once you know how it is done you will be grinning.
Prepare a simple resume
A lot of first time job seekers don't think they need a resume, or consider "why do a need a resume if I don't have any work experience?"
Two factors,
Firstly, if you provide an employer with a printed copy of your resume, this can display some effort on your behalf by trying to find a job and the potential employer will see that you will also put some effort into the job you do for them.
It will also give you a chance to show the highlighted skills about you that you would like the prospective employer to remember.
Having a printed copy of your resume places you ahead of the game. Even if you have no employment experience, you are able to still offer some other experiences that will provide the employer with some understanding of how you can be an asset to their business, and what your skills are. For one thing, to offer them your resume highlights the fact that you have initative, which is a great ability in the work place. If all you have done is some babysitting, put it down in writing. Emphasize the skills you gained while baby-sitting, the challenges you overcame. If you had been in a sports squad then you are able to give further information of what type of responsibility you had in the squad. This provides them with a picture on the sort of team player you are.
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