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TEEN JOB SEARCH 101

Bethany Baptist ChurchBoard of Christian EducationApril, 2009

© 2009 by Cynthia Saunders-Cheatham

WHY WORK?

To purchase things you need To help with family finances For something to do For employee discounts For work experience To look good on college applications

Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. Proverbs 10:4


THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK EXPERIENCE Some experience can best be obtained on

the job Leadership Teamwork Responsibility Budgeting

Use this experience to Step up to better jobs in the future Discuss on college applications Build self confidence


HOW DO I START?

All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 10:23

TEEN JOB SEARCH 101

First Jobs


FIRST JOBS

Cynthia Saunders-Cheatham

First Job Fried chicken in convenience store

Current/Recent Positions Associate Director and Brand Advisor

at Cornell University Marketing Executive at Hanes

Underwear, Valvoline, and Carrier

Key learning: Understand what the customer wants, then surpass the customer’s expectations

TEEN JOB SEARCH 101

Where to Find Jobs


WHERE TO FIND JOBS

Word of mouth Guidance counselor Foot patrol Employment office Newspaper On-line


WHERE TO FIND JOBS

On-line Opportunities Company websites Monster.com Syracusehelpwanted.com Facebook

On-line – Words of Caution For now, don’t post resumes on-line But, you may apply for jobs on-line. In fact, on-line

applications may be preferred Not every job is legitimate If needed, clean up your Facebook page


WHERE TO FIND JOBS

Great experience

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5


WHEN TO START

Now is not too soon Many start summer recruiting in May


WHO’S HIRING TEENS?

Parents needing babysitters Restaurants Retailers Hospitals Corporations Car Washes Grocery Stores Movie Theaters YMCA Summer Camps Swimming Pools Golf Courses Country Clubs

TEEN JOB SEARCH 101

NY State Legal Considerations


NY STATE LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS

No minimum age for modeling or acting 11+ can deliver papers 12+ can harvest by hand 14+ can work at newsstands 16+ can work in factories Minimum wage: $7.15, waitress may get

less because of tips A state employment certificate or permit

may be required


NY STATE LEGAL CONSIDERATIONSAge Work Hours During

SchoolWork Hours During Summer

Employment Papers

14-15 •Can work up to 3 hours/day on school day•Can work up to 8 hours on Sat or non-school day•Can work up to 18 hours a week•Cannot work between 7pm and 7am from Labor Day to June 20.•Exceptions for paper carriers and for newsstand employees

•Can work up to 40 hours/week•Can work for up to 6 days/week•Cannot work between 9pm and 7am from June 24 to Labor Day.•Exceptions for paper carriers and for newsstand employees

•Required•Get from school•Need written permission from parents, birth certificate, and doctor’s note

16-17 •Can work up to 4 hours/day on school day•Can work up to 8 hours on Fri, Sat, Sun, or holiday•Can work up to 28 hours/week•Can work between 10pm and 12 am only with the written consent of parents

•Can work up to 48 hours/week•Can work for up to 6 days/week•Cannot work between midnight and 6am

•Required•Get from school•Need written permission from parents, birth certificate, and doctor’s note

TEEN JOB SEARCH 101

What Do Hiring Managers Look For


WHAT DO HIRING MANAGERS LOOK FOR?

Scheduling flexibility Enthusiasm Friendliness Eye contact Confident posture Trainability

TEEN JOB SEARCH 101

Application Process


APPLICATION PROCESS

If in Person – Paper Application Enthusiastically greet person Ask to speak to manager Shake hands, introduce yourself, state that you are interested in working here, ask if you

can complete a job application Try to fill out the application there Review the whole application. Complete the application fully, neatly, and truthfully If something doesn’t apply to you, write “does not apply” or “n/a” Explain why you left your previous position.

To take on more responsibility Summer employment only, to return to school Career change Laid off Don’t say “you quit” if not applicable

Proofread the application completely before turning it in To speed the process, know or have access to the following

SS# Names, address, phone number, and supervisors’ names for previous employers Names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Can be teachers, coaches, church

leaders, leaders of extracurricular activities


JOB APPLICATION EXERCISE

1. Complete job application - 10 minutes

2. Review with Tablemates – 10 minutes


APPLICATION PROCESS

If in Person – Computer Kiosk Complete the application at the kiosk. Ask to speak to a manager on duty, if

available. Introduce yourself, state your interest in working for the company, mention that you have just completed an application.

You may get an interview on-the-spot! At least, the manager will know who you

are and will look out for your application.


APPLICATION PROCESS

If On-Line Complete the application completely Proofread When you are able, stop by the company.

Ask to speak to a manager on duty, if available. Introduce yourself. State your interest in working for the company. Mention that you have just applied on-line.

You may get an interview on-the-spot! At least, the manager will know who you are and will look

out for your application.

Call the company weekly to check on the status of your application


DON’T LET THIS BE ON YOUR FACEBOOK!


RESUME – HIGH SCHOOL FORMAT[Your Name] [Street Address], [City, ST ZIP Code] [phone] [e-mail]

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Organizational/ Management

Handled stocking and assisted in managing flow of stock in grocery store

Prepared weekly inventory reports and submitted to supervisor

Recommended new stocking system, which reduced stocking time by four hours a week

Served as treasurer of high school RC airplane club for two years

Coordinated candy sale fundraiser for RC airplane club, which resulted in $350 in profit

Helped plan monthly “flyings” and quarterly meetings

Customer Relations

Assisted grocery shoppers in finding products

Provided carry-out service

Created new customer comment program, which included a personal letter from the appropriate department head and increased customer satisfaction by 75%

Served 78 customers on neighborhood newspaper route and handled billing and collections

I nitiated revised billing program for paper route, which increased on-time payments by 30%

Communication

Wrote articles about RC airplane club for high school newspaper

WORK HISTORY

Stock clerk J une 2001-present Fourth Coffee, Maddington, FL Summers and after school

Newspaper carrier J une 1999-J une 2001 Consolidated Messenger, Coatsville, FL

EDUCATION

Graduate J une 2003 Oak High School, Coatsville, FL

From Microsoft Word Templates


RESUME – GENERAL [Street Address], [City, ST ZIP Code][phone][e-mail]

[Your Name] Objective

[Describe your career goal or ideal job.]

Experience

[Dates of employment] [Company Name] [City, ST]

[J ob Title]

[Job responsibility/achievement] [Job responsibility/achievement] [Job responsibility/achievement]


[J ob Title]



[J ob Title]



[J ob Title]


Education

[Dates of attendance] [School Name] [City, ST]

[Degree Obtained]

[Special award/accomplishment or degree minor]

References

References are available on request.

From Microsoft Word Templates


RESUME INFORMATION

Key information School extracurricular activities GPA if over 3.0 Church and community involvement Awards and recognitions

No mistakes! Proofread, then have others proofread it

Need printed copies, and need to be able to e-mail it


RESUME EXERCISE

1. Select Resume Template2. Fill in Blanks – 20 minutes3. Review with Tablemates – 20

minutes


DOWNLOAD RESUME TEMPLATES

Microsoft Word Office 97 File/New/Template/Resume/Situation

Dependent/High School Resume

or Download off Microsoft Clip Art Website

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/default.aspx

Template/Resume-CV/Situation Dependent/High School Resume



TEEN JOB SEARCH 101

The Interview


WHAT TO WEAR

Neat dress Fashion-forward or conservative, not trendy

unless necessary for working at company Clean, no body odor, fresh breath Business-casual dress, unless interviewing

in a conservative, office environment Minimal jewelry Nice fit, not too tight or too baggy No extreme hair styles No shorts No extremely long or dirty nails


APPROPRIATE OR INAPPROPRIATE?


COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONSInterview Questions Considerations Possible Answers

Tell me about yourself?

•30-60 second elevator pitch•Mention what grade you’re in, age, school you attend, grades/GPA (if A/B student), extracurricular activities, and career goals•Much of this should be on your resume and/or application

Why are you interested in working here/in this position?

•Understand the job description and how your strengths match what they are looking for.•Show your passion for the company and its’



Why should I hire you? •If you were the owner of the establishment, what would you want in an employee?•What do you bring that is unique?•Match your experience and skill set with the job requirements

When are you available/What hours can you work?

Flexibility is key!



What accomplishments are you most proud of?

•Prepare to mention two or three•Follow Problem/Action/Result format

What are your strengths?

•Mention two or three•Discuss an example of how you successfully used your strengths

What are your weaknesses ?

•Mention only one•Discuss how you discovered the weakness and how you improved


INTERVIEW EXERCISE

1. Write out your answers to the common interview questions – 20 minutes

2. Mock interview with tablemates – 60 minutes


INTERVIEW FOLLOW-UP

Send thank you note within 24 hours E-mail or snail mail Typed or hand-written


INTERVIEW FOLLOW-UP[Your Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] April 23, 2009

[Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code]

Dear [Recipient Name]:

Thank you for meeting with me yesterday to discuss the sales associate position at Macy’s. I am truly excited about the opportunity.

I believe that my leadership experience, my passion for fashion, and my desire to help others would make me a great sales associate. As we discussed, I am a junior at Nottingham High School. I have held several leadership positions, such as being the co-captain of the football team. I love fashion. I am currently working on a team to organize the school fashion show. I also love helping others. For example, I am known as one of the best baby-sitters in my neighborhood because I always plan fun activities for the kids and help them with their homework.

I look forward to hearing from you. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

[Your Name] [Title]

Thank You Note Format


INTERVIEW FOLLOW-UP

Do not text-message your thank you note

Thx 4 the IView! I Wud ♥ 2 Work 4 U!! ;)


OTHER INTERVIEW TIPS

Turn off cell phone! Bring resume and completed

application with you to interview Don’t be too nervous. Be poised and

confident. Follow-up with phone call – Shows

persistence and determination, qualities that employers seek

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

TEEN JOB SEARCH 101

Workplace Behavior


WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR DOS AND DON’TS

Do Arrive on time on scheduled days Do what is asked, but also go

above and beyond Anticipate your manager’s needs Be pleasant, friendly, and helpful Ask for time off way in advance Be safe, be aware of surroundings Get plenty of rest

Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Ephesians 6:6


WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR DOS AND DON’TS

Don’t Have inappropriate relationships with

coworkers Inappropriately touch coworkers Steal or lie Tell crude jokes or make crude

comments, especially about race, sex, and religion

Jesus replied, “Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.”“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.” Matthew 19:19, 22:37-38

TEEN JOB SEARCH 101

Conclusion


CONCLUSION

His master replied “Well done good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness. Matthew 25:23

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