Job Listings for Teens

Job listings for teens can help you find the paying job you need. If your parents don't want to buy you the latest MP3 player or designer jeans, find yourself a part-time job and earn the cash you need. Finding job listings for teens can be as easy as clicking the mouse on your computer.

While you may be positive you can handle a job, there are a few things you should know before you start applying for any type of employment. Specifically, the following:

• Know the minimum age for workers in your state
• Have your parent's permission before you apply
• Dependable transportation is very important
• Schedule your work around school and extracurricular activities

Employers will check your age and identification when you apply for a job. The federal government requires that all employees show two forms of identification to prospective employers, one of which shows your age. Have these items ready, such as a birth certificate or state ID card and your social security card.

If you have a really busy social schedule, such as playing in sports and drama club, be careful adding a job to your lifestyle. Your manager will expect you to be on time and work for your entire shift. They don't want or need someone who isn't dependable or is drowsy on the job.

Always ask your parents before you take on a job. They may be the ones providing your transportation and it will affect their own schedules. It would be embarrassing to start a job, only to have to quit because your parents say no.

There are many websites, both national and local, that have listings specifically for teens. A good place to start looking is your local paper's classified ads. Most of the jobs are listed on the weekend, but there may be plenty of jobs listed in the daily paper as well. Another place to look for jobs is at your local mall, grocery store, or plaza. Job listings for teens are usually posted in the windows or doors of stores.

There are also job listings for teens on many websites. Simply type "teen jobs" into your computer's browser window and discover an assortment of job sites. A few sites that have job listings for teens include:

• GotAJob
• Job Doggy
• Teens4Hire
• Quintessential Careers
• Teen Job Section

Many of these websites also have tips for finding the perfect job, how to prepare for interviews, and places to find summer jobs.

Did you know that how you fill out your job application could help you get the job? A manager is always looking for people that can fill out an application correctly and legibly. After all, no matter what kind of job you have, you'll be filling out paperwork that will be read by other people. Take your time filling out an application and use either blue or black ink; any other color is considered unprofessional. Be sure to answer all questions in complete sentences in your best handwriting.

If you've already gotten a call for an interview, congratulations! Now is your chance to tell your potential employer why they should hire you for the job. Start by choosing a nice outfit for the interview. Clean, casual clothing is appropriate for most retail positions, whereas more formal clothing may be required if you are applying for an entry-level corporate job, even if it is a mailroom job.

Practice what you will say in your interview. Typical questions a potential employer will ask you include:

• What type of transportation will you be using?
• What is your current schedule?
• Have you worked at any other jobs?
• Why do you think you are qualified for the job?
• How long do you intend to keep the job?

Questions that you should ask the employer include:

• What is the specific work schedule?
• What is the starting wage and when can you expect your first wage increase?
• What are your exact job duties?
• If you are hired, when can you expect your first paycheck?

Working at a job can be a learning experience as well as giving you something to put on your resume. Your parents may also see you differently if you can prove you are a responsible young adult. A job will give you spending money and perhaps help you save for your first car.

Landing that first job can be as easy as looking in your local paper or searching the Internet. Use care in filling out your application and dress appropriately for the job interview. Before you know it, you'll be bringing home your first paycheck and taking those all-important steps towards adult independence!

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