what shall i do get a job this year or start next year?

Answer 1

If you are under sixteen, consult with your parents. It depends on how it compromises extracurricular activities and other things like learning how to drive, sports, homework, friendships, etc. If you are sixteen, I suggest a part-time job at Starbuck's or a restaurant to get cash skills and make money. DO not waste your time on stupid things like cleaning. Babysitting is good for general references and pocket money. If you are under sixteen, you could do painting and landscaping in the summer, work at a bowling alley, a newspaper route, etc. Stay away from fast food, it is underpaid, exhausting and degrading *Believe me, I know from my teenage years and from my husband working at Subway for two years and Joey's Only Seafood as a cook for three years.

Answer 2

Research jobs that fit your interests, abilities, talents, and training. Refine your resume to a concise presentation of who you are and what you can do. Apply for every single job that interests you, following the application guidelines for each one explicitly. Call back on the ones that REALLY interest you about a week after the application period closes. You can also visit job sites of places you'd love to work, and ask if they are currently taking any apllications for employment, even if there are no current job openings. Respond quickly to any offer for an interview, even if it's not your top choice. It at least gives you experience in interviewing. Show your flexibility by agreeing to interview at their most convenient time. Be honest in your interview. If there's something you don't know an answer to, tell them that this is an area you will still have to learn/research/gain more experience. Be upbeat and confident in both your current abilities and your ability to learn, without being cocky. If asked about weaknesses, be honest, but also discuss specifically how either the weaknesses can be strengths at times or how you are working towards strenthening those areas.

Answer 3

No time to start like the present. It's a bit late to start applying for summer work though. So if you do know someone that has a definite opening, take it. But if you're just driving around searching for work and you can't find anything, don't worry. You can always get something during the school year or next summer.

Answer 4

Check with Career Placement services of your University:
Attend Interiewing Skills sessions
File your resume with them
They may offer other services to you.
Start NOW.

Have your resume printed on off While very nice looking paper.

Begin networking

Attend EVERY job fair done at your school. Attend them dressed for an interview (you may get one).

Check Newpapers for company job fairs in major cities. Go to them dressed for success.