Gabrielle Robinson-Tillenburg, The Rampage and CJI Convergence Team
The CJI Convergence Team Presents Teen Job Link, the connection between teenagers and their perfect summer or year long jobs...The Rampage and CJI Convergence Team
Gabrielle Robinson-Tillenburg
6/14/08
FINALLY. No more school, and all there is to look forward to is vacationing in the Carribean, lounging on the beach, tons of shopping with friends, road trips, college visits, waterparks, amusement parks, movies, bowling.....except for that one ity-bity problem: it all cost MONEY. Green, benjamins, mulah, dinero, cash....whatever you call it, you need it to have any sort of fun this summer, and the only way to do that is yes....don't complain about it.....WORK.
"HOW am I ever going to get a job?" We've all asked that essential question, but before you panic, start hyperventilating frantically searching for a paper bag to save your lungs from their scramble for oxygen: take a breath, relax, "Teen Job Link" has what you need to make sure that all of your summer activities will be sufficiently funded.
Before you decide, research, or look at anything having to do with a job, build a resume. A complete resume is the first step to proving employers that they would go out of business without hiring you. Anything that you have ever done in your life may just be that one thing that separates you from the pack. Standing out is key, and leaving out important skills or previous experience may be extremely detrimental to the image you present to your future employer. Even if you've never held a job in you entire life, write down any activity you've been a part of that holds any sort of importance, even if that includes when you babysat that one kid down the street for 15 minutes while his mom ran to Food Lion to grab some diapers.
Never EVER apply online. Online applications are rarely viewed. Print off a copy of the online application. Call ahead to you future work place and schedule a time where you can briefly meet with the manager. You can make a lasting impression if you enter your future job place looking sharp, fresh, most importantly, professional, meet and have a conversation with the manager and hand in your completed application and resume. This will prove that you are not only prepared, but dedicated and all around the greatest person for the job.
Apply to multiple jobs to increase your chances of being hired, and never be discouraged if a work place is not hiring. Hand them your application and express to them that if they ever need employees, to look at your application and resume before any others. This will convey your determination to find a place in that job community.
If you are interviewed by an employer, be yourself. It's O.K. to be nervous, because overconfidence creates a bad first impression, but remember showing that your nervous is not so great either. Take a breather before hand, drink some water and relax because if you're genuine and sincere, the employer will inevitably adore you. Remember to dress nicely, carry an extra copy of your application and resume, and ASK QUESTIONS. By asking questions, the employer will recognize interest and dedication- all important to any job. Remember to also make sure your personal schedule will not conflict with your work schedule by conversing with your future employer.
"Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence. The extra energy required to make another effort or try another approach is the secret of winning," said Dennis Waitley. If a summer or any other job is what you need, determination is key. Do something you love, learn a little bit along the way, and pursue living a better life through it all, because that in itself is what working is all about.
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