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[JerzDevil]

Well, I am 14 years old (turning 15 in June) and you have to be at least 15 years old to get a job here in New Jersey (maybe only for Bergen County), but I don't know. So I'm planning to apply for a job in June/July to work part time. Problem is, will they accept your application? How would they know your a good worker who deserves a job position if it's your 1st time trying to get a job? I am going to apply for a job at a mall or something, or a pizza store.

[*Libertie*]

Your main thing, hey, you won't need a resume (don't jump on me for not having the accents in the correct places - I realize I'm on a mac keyboard but I'm still too lazy). I'm serious, you're young enough that businesses will just think you're a suck-up if you walk in wearing a three-piece suit and hand them a stack of papers, saying "Yes, I'm interested in employment, could you have your manager look over this?" You don't need to go that far, that's a joke.

For the type of job you're going after, your best bet would be to wear something considered "business casual", which for you is probably going to be something like dress pants and a shirt with a collar. You'd be fine just going in and asking if they had any positions open, and if they do, ask how you can apply. Some places will have signs indicating that they're hiring, so that helps. On the app, since you don't have any prior experience, get good references - teachers, church members, whatever. People who know how to talk and can convince your place of employment that they want to hire you. If they call you and ask you for an interview, that means they liked your application, so go in and be yourself. :)

[*mipadi*]

Your main thing, hey, you won't need a resume (don't jump on me for not having the accents in the correct places - I realize I'm on a mac keyboard but I'm still too lazy).

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