What is the easiest way to find a job when you have no work experience?

Question

I am a 17 year old senior and I need a job to survive my senior year. I hve volenteered but I haven't had any real work experience, and I don't know how to look for a job.

Answer 1

It depends on what sort of job you want. The first thing you should do no matter what job you want is write a resume. This is a list of the important things you've done in the past, like where you're going to high school, any volunteering you've done, babysitting for neighbors, clubs you're in at school, whatever. This will help let potential employers see what you're good at, and see that you're responsible.

If all you want is some easy cash, go to local fast food chains and retail stores. Bring a few copies of your resume, your learner's permit (or other ID), a pen, and your schedule (so you know when you're free) and tell them you're looking for a part-time entry level job. Most will make you fill out some forms and they'll call you back if they want to hire you.

You can also talk to your parents and family friends and see if their companies are hiring. Neighbors might want to hire babysitters or lawnmowers, and you can put up neighborhood ads to that effect. Or call a temp agency and see what they think you're qualified for and they'll help you find something.

Answer 2

Try asking friends that work if there's a position open where they are and if they can refer you, it helps alot to have good references. Also, you've volunteered, so that counts at someplaces at work experience. But just go up to the people working and ask for an application, fill it out, then if they need someone they'll call back, and don't be afraid of applying at a bunch of places; if you get offers at more than one place, you can always turn down ones you want to do less.

Answer 3

My number one recommendation would be to ask family friends for administrative jobs.. like taking phone calls, filing, faxing etc.

Get a retail job. A lot of my friends in high school did this when we didn't have experience. Put down your volunteer work and make your hours flexible - find out when it's the busiest. My brother, who just graduated HS did this too.. working at GAP and American Eagle.

Answer 4

Go to a place you really want to work at. Speak to the boss if you can, and tell him/her you are willing to work for nothing as a break-in period for a few days.

If they like you right off the bat, and need someone, they will be impressed with your attitude and will pay you. But make sure it is something you really, really want to do, otherwise you may find it hard to get out of bed in the morning.

Answer 5

Try to get in on the ground floor at a big company. Many companies hire for mailroom positions or interns year round - and they hire regularly because they promote internally.

Insurance companies are good - but also try for office positions in chain stores like Target, Safeway, etc.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

Look for anywhere that is hiring that you think may meet your required income expectations apply there and when they ask why ( if they ask...) you've had no job experience because you were devoting your time to your studies because it's important to focus on the tasks in front of you.

Answer 7

Temping is an excellent way to get hired quickly, gain experience and learn everything there is to know about office protocol.

NB: Use your volunteer experience to score yourself a job - don't sell yourself short.

Answer 8

temp agencies can get you started, or apply for interships. won't get paid but you can have some sort of work experience to make up a resume. need to have something set before you strike out in the real world for experience. even if it's retail or something, you have to have something to show your work history.

Answer 9

Chose anything you like to do.
Ask for a low income.
Convince the employer you are the man/woman for the job.

Answer 10

Go to any fast food restaurant you don't need any experience.