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How do you best find a good starting part-time job?
I'm 16, going into my Junior year of High School, and I have about 3 months of work experience as a cashier. How do I best go about finding places to apply and get interviews?
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Anahi’s Answer
1. Self-assessment: Begin by evaluating your skills, interests, and availability. Consider the type of work you enjoy and the hours you can commit to a part-time job. This will help narrow down your options.
2. Research job opportunities: Use online job search platforms, company websites, and local job boards to explore part-time job openings in your area. Look for positions that align with your skills and interests.
3. Network: Inform your friends, family, and acquaintances that you are looking for a part-time job. They may have leads or know someone who is hiring. Networking can often uncover hidden job opportunities.
4. Tailor your resume: Prepare a well-crafted resume that highlights your relevant skills and experiences. Customize it for each job application to make it more appealing to potential employers.
5. Apply strategically: Submit your applications to the positions that interest you the most. Take the time to write a thoughtful cover letter that explains why you are interested in the role and how your skills align with the requirements.
6. Prepare for interviews: Practice common interview questions and prepare examples that showcase your skills and experience. Dress professionally, arrive on time, and demonstrate enthusiasm and eagerness during the interview.
7. Follow up: After an interview, send a thank-you note to express your appreciation for the opportunity. This can help leave a positive impression and keep you on the employer's radar.
Remember, starting part-time jobs can often be found in retail, food service, hospitality, or administrative roles. However, there may also be opportunities in other industries depending on your skills and local job market. Stay proactive, be persistent, and remain open to different opportunities
2. Research job opportunities: Use online job search platforms, company websites, and local job boards to explore part-time job openings in your area. Look for positions that align with your skills and interests.
3. Network: Inform your friends, family, and acquaintances that you are looking for a part-time job. They may have leads or know someone who is hiring. Networking can often uncover hidden job opportunities.
4. Tailor your resume: Prepare a well-crafted resume that highlights your relevant skills and experiences. Customize it for each job application to make it more appealing to potential employers.
5. Apply strategically: Submit your applications to the positions that interest you the most. Take the time to write a thoughtful cover letter that explains why you are interested in the role and how your skills align with the requirements.
6. Prepare for interviews: Practice common interview questions and prepare examples that showcase your skills and experience. Dress professionally, arrive on time, and demonstrate enthusiasm and eagerness during the interview.
7. Follow up: After an interview, send a thank-you note to express your appreciation for the opportunity. This can help leave a positive impression and keep you on the employer's radar.
Remember, starting part-time jobs can often be found in retail, food service, hospitality, or administrative roles. However, there may also be opportunities in other industries depending on your skills and local job market. Stay proactive, be persistent, and remain open to different opportunities
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Quip’s Answer
Hi Tobi - What kind of job are you interested in?
Ideally you can find a role in a type of work or business where you have interest.
That said, the most important thing is to have a job that gives you "work experience" - in other words, experience taking on increasing levels of responsibility and demonstrating that you will do whatever it takes to do great work for someone.
Here are some specific steps to take:
1. Create a "resume" - You can Google samples / examples of resumes. Don't be shy about including work that's not with an "official" employer. If you have mowed lawns or painted houses or cleaned garages for money, include that work. The employer wants to know that you can take responsibility and perform well.
2. Create a business cards - You can get really simple, cheap business cards on (for example) VistaPrint, and having a business card tells people that you are serious, committed, and responsible
3. Introduce yourself to companies - Literally go "door-to-door" to retail stores and/or restaurants you could work for. Ask for the manager, introduce yourself, let them know you would love to work for their company and then leave your resume and business card with them. They will probably tell you that you need to apply online. That's okay. Go ahead and apply online then follow-up 1 week later to tell the person whom you met that you applied. Ask if they need anything else for now, and thank them for considering you.
4. It's a numbers game - so apply to many different places. There's no better feeling than "working the numbers" and earning multiple job offers, which then allows you to choose the job that you want the most.
Good luck and don't hesitate to follow-up with me if you have any questions!
Ideally you can find a role in a type of work or business where you have interest.
That said, the most important thing is to have a job that gives you "work experience" - in other words, experience taking on increasing levels of responsibility and demonstrating that you will do whatever it takes to do great work for someone.
Here are some specific steps to take:
1. Create a "resume" - You can Google samples / examples of resumes. Don't be shy about including work that's not with an "official" employer. If you have mowed lawns or painted houses or cleaned garages for money, include that work. The employer wants to know that you can take responsibility and perform well.
2. Create a business cards - You can get really simple, cheap business cards on (for example) VistaPrint, and having a business card tells people that you are serious, committed, and responsible
3. Introduce yourself to companies - Literally go "door-to-door" to retail stores and/or restaurants you could work for. Ask for the manager, introduce yourself, let them know you would love to work for their company and then leave your resume and business card with them. They will probably tell you that you need to apply online. That's okay. Go ahead and apply online then follow-up 1 week later to tell the person whom you met that you applied. Ask if they need anything else for now, and thank them for considering you.
4. It's a numbers game - so apply to many different places. There's no better feeling than "working the numbers" and earning multiple job offers, which then allows you to choose the job that you want the most.
Good luck and don't hesitate to follow-up with me if you have any questions!