求职101
There are many reasons why teens get a job in high school. Some get jobs to contribute to their family’s finances, others get jobs to fund personal expenses or to save up for college. Some even get jobs to gain valuable work experience. One thing we know for sure is that having a job in high school actually helps young people gather valuable information that will be helpful as they make important career decisions.
But conducting an effective job search isn’t a skill we are born with. It takes intentional planning and preparation. For many teens, they are not taught the critical skills and steps it takes to get a job offer. We have curated a comprehensive list of articles, videos and resources to help teens be effective in their job search.
8个重要的求职步骤
问问别人他们是怎么得到这份工作的. It is really interesting to hear the details. You’ll learn about connections they made through relatives and friends, or a chance meeting. Maybe the traditional cold-call landed them a job, 或者更罕见, 张贴在因特网站点上的帖子. For teenagers, learning how to job search is an important part of career development. They must be taught the steps it takes to get one, because it isn’t always as easy as asking Aunt Mary for a connection or inquiring after seeing a “help wanted” sign. 学习ing how to conduct an effective job search is a skill they will use throughout their life.
花时间阅读这些文章, and reviewing the resources provided in each step, will equip students with the information they need to pursue employment.
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When students decide it is time to get a job, a bit of pre-work has to be considered before the first application is filled out.
需要考虑的问题:
什么样的工作符合我的兴趣? 如果一个人热爱科技, why not pursue an entry level position in a video game store, 百思买, 甚至可能是一个电脑回收中心. Working in an environment that aligns with an interest not only increases engagement, but also allows for additional skill/knowledge building or can lead to promotions. Starting as a nutrition technician in a hospital allows students to get an inside view of the hospital, while also learning about positions they may have never heard of. Free “interest tests” are available online to help students narrow down industries. Most schools offer career development software to assist students. 向咨询师咨询. Many careers have evolved from a person’s entry level position.
What employer might have positions that fit my availability? 位置? Some employers have evening and weekend hours, which are great for high school students. They will probably be more flexible and are willing to work around extra-curricular activities. 到达那里是另一个考虑. 如果你需要骑自行车的话, 或者坐公共汽车, making sure the employer is an easy commute should be a consideration. It will make life a lot easier if you don’t have a long commute across town. These are the types of questions to consider as you make a short list of potential employers.
收集必要的信息
In order to efficiently complete an application, it is recommended that you bring the following information with you when applying for a job in person, or have ready to go when completing online applications.
- Driver’s license, passport or photo identification
- 工作许可证
- If you are under 18 years old, you will need a work permit to be eligible for employment. These work permits are issued by your school. Check with your guidance office, as a first step. The work permit will need to be completed and signed by your parent/guardian and then provided to the employer that would like to hire you.
- Social security card (not just your numbers)
- 你可能当场就被录用了, so have this important document ready so that the employer can process the necessary paperwork needed to make you an employee
- 参考文献
- 有名字, 地址, phone numbers and email 地址 of 3 adults that will give you a good recommendation. Ask permission first, and let them know you are applying for jobs. 比如老师, 教练, adults that have hired you for babysitting, lawn work or that you volunteered with recently.
- 工作经历
- 申请需要你的工作经历, so take a few minutes and write down the jobs you’ve held in the past. If you have a resume, you will already be ahead of the game.
- Include the company name, dates, and your job title. Make a few notes of the things that you did while working.
- If you haven’t had any previous paid employment, 一定要包括照顾孩子之类的事情, 草坪护理, volunteering or other activities you were involved in. These demonstrate skills and experiences that will be of interest to your future employer.
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