I'm 14, live in NY, am female, and cant find a job.?

Question

I have my working papers, and can legally be hired. Problem is, no where will hire me. Any ideas as to where i should apply?

Answer 1

There are several options available for you while you try to find a regular Job that you can start part time.
1)Advertise as a baby sitter start with neighbours and then go by word of mouth, you'll need a reference or two from people who know you. First take a baby sitting safety course most public libraries will offer them.
2)Advertise as a dog walker. Most executives and working couples have a tough time getting someone reliable to walk their dog, you can charge $25.00 per day per dog, 5 dogs a day gives you a nice income
3)everyone knows someone- check out in your family to see if anyone is interested in hiring a student
4)Large restaurant chains like Mcdonalds may hire you depending on the local laws. When you apply make sure you are prompt, look sharp, and directly ask to speak to the manager. Make sure you already have your resume and cover letter with you specifically naming wherever you are applying to in it(nothing generic). Also if you have a friend who is currently working in any of these establishments, ask for a referral or application from them.
5) follow up on all your applications by showing up to the place you applied, never just submit an app and leave it, always follow up every couple of days, first by phone, and ask when a good time would be to see them to find out more about the job.
6) although this site isn't in your country it is an excellent resource on the best way to apply for a job, look at the video tutorials http://www.unemployedhelp.on.ca/vrc/ it is a canadian government web site that will show you everything on how to make your cover letter to your resume
7)Volunteer, if you need experience, even if its for a week it will look good on your resume
8) go to your local YWCA and look at the job boards.
9) don't give up! imagine yourself getting the job you want, and go for it! Good luck :-)

Answer 2

Not sure how many places you've tried, or for how long you've been trying. But you should hang in there, and keep trying - go into all the stores that you can get to, and in NY, that should be a lot, and keep handing in your application. Be sure when you do that you have copies of your working papers to attach to the application, and (really, no offense here) that you are dressed, groomed, and acting appropriately for a work place environment (not like a 14-year kidl)

Best of luck to you.

Answer 3

OMG I am 14, I am a female, AND I live in NY,too!! That is SO weird. I live in upstate New York. Most likely you don't. I haven't found anyone on Y/A that IS from here. Well you should babysit. that's what I do and I have made over
$500!!! Seriously. Just take CPR lessons, and a babysitting course(unless u already have) and you'll be all set! Trust me! Good luck, and have a fun summer! ♥

Answer 4

people will not hire you because you are younger, more irresponsible, and more inexperienced than your competition. Landing your first job is hard since every employer wants employees with some experience. But for now, don't worry about a job. You're 14, focus on school.

Answer 5

A grocery store as a bag clerk.

Answer 6

dishwasher, even though you have a work permit they still probably don't want to hire someone so young

Answer 7

McDonald's has an after school program.