I'm 19 (will be 20 in June) but I have 3 years experience, as I have had work in this industry (clerical) since age 16.
2007-05-31 03:28:51 · 16 answers · asked by sofia 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Thank you all for the well wishes. I really appreciate them!
2007-05-31 03:34:35 · update #1
you are motivated!! you have done so much in such a short period of time!!! good luck! ♥♥
2007-05-31 03:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by BeAuTiFuL 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Be bubbly-- but not obnoxious. I hate to say it but lot of older people that work in the clerical field (possibly because they have been doing it all of their life and are tired of it) can be a little miserable. What you need to do is go in there with a smile on your face, be enthusiastic about what you are saying and say the magic words, "advancement opportunities." What this says to a potential employer is that you plan on sticking around for a while-- just because you are young doesn't mean you want to hop around from job to job. Good luck!
2007-05-31 03:38:24 · answer #2 · answered by Ring Ring Ring Bananaphone 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your goal should be that the interviewer finds your age to be non-significant. Don't worry about proving that being younger is somehow positive. Use your experience to the best advantage. And most importantly, make sure that you come off as mature, competent, and motivated.
2007-05-31 03:37:15 · answer #3 · answered by Richard S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being young can be an advantage because you are not yet set in your ways. You can be molded to whatever standards and practices exist in this new workplace with little to no resistance. Older candidates may have more experience, but they may be more difficult to integrate into the team.
2007-05-31 03:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by aerman01 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Act...
1) Mature
2) Experinenced
3) Responsible
4) Respectful
5) Professinal
But also...
1) Young
2) Fresh
3) Encouraging
4) Caring
5) Open-Minded
People want to hire people who will respect them, keep track of things, talk and dress appropriately. care about customers or visitors, etc. But they also don't want to hire a bunch of old geezers un-capible of doing their job right. Use your young fresh persona to win your future boss over...good luck!
2007-05-31 03:36:45 · answer #5 · answered by waddlin' along 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here, we are opposites. I am experienced but I'm older Your employee may find either to be a handicap. Maintain pleasant eye contact that says that if you don't employ me - it's your mistake. Your prejudice has nothing to do with how I can contribute to your company or organization.
2007-05-31 03:35:14 · answer #6 · answered by John M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well .. age is not the factor in many jobs ... but be positive, confident and brave. look at it this way ... you are fresh, bubbling with new ideas and thoughts, you can change things for better and you have lot more energy! go for it!
2007-05-31 03:32:45 · answer #7 · answered by Kalyan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh my god, I'm laughing so much I've got hiccups! Those are brilliant, cheers!!
2016-04-01 06:58:02 · answer #8 · answered by Irene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm... I'm not sure but I wish you best of luck.. Of course the obvious things like not saying "OMG" and "SHUT UP!" come to mind, but you knew that already!
2007-05-31 03:33:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
well that 3 yrs experience is already an ace
2007-05-31 03:32:55 · answer #10 · answered by gumy bear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My advice to you is just be really mature and answer their questions as a mature adult and be yourself. If your meant to get this job you will.
2007-05-31 03:31:37 · answer #11 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋