Finding the Job of Your Choice! |
Now that you possess the skills for interviewing and
getting a job,
you need to find a job! Below are some tips for finding a job.
1. Decide what kind of job suits your needs and interests by
answering questions such as the following:
 | Am I able to work part-time or full-time?
(Consider sports and extracurricular activities, homework, etc.) |
| Do I like working with other people?
(If not, do not to pursue a customer service based job, such as answering phones or
cashiering). |
| Is this a job that will help me achieve a goal?
(If you want to be a journalist, try for an internship or part-time job with the
newspaper) |
| Will I have adequate transportation to the job?
(Some jobs require you to have a car, if you don't have one, find a job on the busline)
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| What times am I able to work?
(You should determine if you want to work days, evenings and weekends) |
| What do I like to do, what places would I like to work?
(You want to work somewhere you don't mind spending your time) |
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2. Now you can begin your job search. Use these resources
when you begin...
For the classified advertisements try the local newspaper:
Richmond Times Dispatch or
other weekly papers such as Style Weekly
Also, check the following job posting websites:
CampDepot.com - List jobs for
summer camps.
Coolworks.com - Information on
seasonal jobs in National Parks, ski resorts and cruise lines.
Internweb - An online source for
internships.
Petersons Guide - An
online site that provides summer opportunities including summer camp, academic and travel
programs, a database of open summer camp positions and other jobs as well as job search
articles and resources.
Rising Star Internships - A
site with companies, organizations and agencies searching for bright and talented
individuals.
SnagAJob - Provides part-time and
seasonal employment opportunities, mostly in the restaurant, hotel, and retail industries.
Teens4Hire - Get job openings,
information and teen related job news.
And, ask your...
- Guidence Counselor
Many companies will contact the school counselor with job opportunities.
- Friends
If your friends already have jobs, they may know about new openings before they
are announced. A friend could also put in a good word for you, giving you an
advantage.
- Family
Your parents, siblings, cousins, etc. may know someone at who is looking for
help. Or you may be able to work where they do...you have to start somewhere!
Or, try another way...Grab the phone book and identify some places you
would like to work. Visit them and explain that you are looking for employment and
would like to fill out an application. If they hand you the application, fill it out
right away and then ask if there is someone to discuss your application with, i.e. a
manager or supervisor. (Try this technique at the mall, grocery stores, restaurants and
other shops).
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3. When filling out job applications, be prepared to:
| Know your social security number, date of birth, address, phone number. |
| List 3 to 4 references (including name, address, phone number, relationship and number
of years known). References are usually not anyone related to you. References may be
family friends, teachers, guidance counselors, friend's parents, ministers, coaches,
previous employers and co-workers. |
| List previous employment (company name, supervisor, address, phone number, position
held, duties performed, beginning and ending salary, dates of employment and reason why
you left). |
| List all the skills that you have that qualify you for the job. (computer skills,
customer service skills, etc.) |
| Know your high school name, address and phone number and dates of attendance. |
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