How do you get a job, when you have never had a job before??
All the applications ask for previose expeirience, and im always turned down due to the fact i have never had a job, im sixteen, how would i have had a job Before???
2007-10-08 07:12:08 · 3 answers · asked by Kevin K 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
It sounds as if you are appying to jobs where experience is important. Apply for jobs in places where training is given to you on the job, thus getting you in on the Ground level.
I know it's not fun, but fast food and retail are great places to start.
2007-10-08 07:19:57 · answer #1 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well you are very young but maybe you should consider the type of job that you are looking for. Also this is a little trick that I have learned for example if you have babysat before on the application put that you have experience in childcare. Maybe if you have sold anything you could put experience in Sales and Retail it is all about the wording you use and about first impressions go dressed to impress and also remember that you are selling yourself so make yourself look good. If they ask you What is your biggest weakness? say that you don't like to leave things undone or that you are a perfectionist. This are things that are negative but in a positive way. Mention that you are determined and that you are hardworking and a fast learner. Employers like that. Well I hope that I gave you some good tips. Good Luck!!!!!!!
2007-10-08 14:27:05 · answer #2 · answered by gabrielaqlejandra 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
list activities you have been involved in at your high-school, volunteer experiences, babysitting, lawn mowing, anything that shows you have experience taking responsibility and using marketable skills. Good luck!
2007-10-08 14:22:55 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋