Applying For Job Question Options

[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.

[ItsFonetikkFYI]

they don't know.
beside they'd probably get a feed from your personality or something.

[think!IMAGINARIL...]

In your resume, you're supposed to write about your personal characteristics and qualities, like behavior, how you interact with others, morals, etc.
It's supposed to give them a good idea of who you are.

[*onewaysalcha*]

Interview, plus you don't need experience to make pizza.

[JerzDevil]

Interview, plus you don't need experience to make pizza.

Who says I'm going to? Maybe I'll just apply to sweep the floor or do the cashiers. (which I prefer)

[*onewaysalcha*]

You did.

I am going to apply for a job at a mall or something, or a pizza store.

Well you don't need experience sweeping floors either.

[me1issaaaa]

Well, everyone has to start somewhere. They can't (well, they can, but they shouldn't) not hire someone from lack of experience, especially if it's only a part-time job. If it's something easy like that, like a pizza parlor or something, I seriously doubt that they'd turn down an application. But just to be on the safe side, fill out a ton of applications. That way you're pretty much guarenteed a job, and you can pick and choose where you want to work.

[pkbabe]

Ok Don't you have to get a permit 1st? Well I don't know...I live in cali.

Anyways, you can get a pretty good chance of getting a part time job if you write a kickass resume like rawr SOCK has said. But may I say that since you have no job experience whatsoever I suggest you add things like such acts of community service or responsibilities you have/had in school (like for me I added that I was a TA in the my high school's textbook room & explained what I did there) & explain how the experience(s) may benefit the employer to hiring you. Good luck

[edit] Also don't forget to say that you have "great communication skills" & have a "great work ethic" Employers love that!

[*WHIMSICAL 0NE*]

^ Yeah around here if you're under 18 you can still work, but you need a workers permit.

Put together your own little resume (it'll show maturity, esspecially if you're putting one together for your first job and haven't had any other jobs), you can list volunteer work and your qualities. Give your ego a little boost and write good things about yourself that will relate to your job. You can exagerate a bit, but don't lie. Don't give them expectations that you won't be able to meet.

[*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. :)

[lojay]

You can apply to more than one place. I live in NJ too (and coincidently work at a pizza place), and when I turned 15 I applied to about 3 different places. If more than one place is willing to hire you, pick one and tell the others that you had a better offer. The employer won't know much about you until you work for them. If you want an easy job that is a no brainier, be a host/hostess. It's really easy; it was my first job.

Plus, a lot of restaurants are usually willing to hire new people come summer time because if they have high school seniors working as waiters/waitresses for them, they are going to need to train new people soon to replace the seniors going off the college (if they go off to a far college).

[*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).

résumé

n00b

[babbbyycakes]

Who says I'm going to? Maybe I'll just apply to sweep the floor or do the cashiers. (which I prefer)

Stickin to what you do best right?


Don't you have to apply for the work permit?

[JerzDevil]

^That picture was uncalled for.

[Mr. Slowjamz]

alot of hiring managers look on 1st impressions when you come through the door . present yourself well when your asking for your application . storm in like a celebrity . "well-mannered" celebrity .

[*incoherent*]

most places require that you at least be interested in the job. don't just turn in an application and then just wait for them to call you; CALL THEM. if you seem interested in the job, you'll have a better chance of getting the job because it shows dedication. once you have turned in your application and they haven't called you within 1-2 weeks, give them a call, asking to speak to a manager and then ask if they've reviewed the application and if they're hiring. if so, ask if you can set up an interview or just a time to talk about the application. most employers don't just call you and tell you they have a job for you, but if you go the extra step, you're more prone to be hired.