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Going Full Time
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Once you graduate from high school there is a whole world out there for you to jump into. Starting to work can be really frightening. You have to worry about things like salaries, time off, work schedules, benefits and the responsibilities that go along with a full time job.
When the job market is bad, teenagers get hit the worst. They discover themselves having to compete against college grads or even people with more experience. It’s still not impossible to find a job, though, you just have to be creative, professional and put your very best foot forward.
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Working full-time is very different from going to school or even working part-time. The workday is usually longer than a school day. Rather than working at your own speed and using your own methods you may be asked to do things a little differently. You’ll be required to spend time with your co-workers who, unlike your friends, you don’t get to choose and may not like so much. You will also be earning a salary which means you’ll need to figure out the best way to manage your money.
Finding that first full time job is easy for some and really hard for others. Not every employer will be looking for young workers. Some of the best places to try are:
- Restaurants
- Amusement parks
- Grocery stores
- Hotels and resorts
- Golf courses
- Gas stations
- Clothing stores
- Movie theaters
- Park and recreational facilities
- Day and summer camps
- Childcare providers
- Museums
- Construction companies
- Health care facilities
- Business services
Remember that these jobs are entry level. Once you have some experience under your belt you will be able to progress up the employee ladder. Also some of the jobs (for instance camps, hotels, and grocery stores to name a few) have built-in opportunities for advancement within the same company. As long as you work hard and put in extra effort, there is no reason you can’t rise to manager, director or an equivalent position.
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Tips for the Interview:
Go into the meeting feeling positive- go for a run, do yoga, sing along to your favorite song on the car ride there.
It’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed in an interview. Pick an outfit that is conservative and neat.
Arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Maintain eye contact to show that you are attentive, interested in what the interviewer is saying and confident in yourself.
Have questions ready; this will show that you really are interested in this particular company and job.
Don’t talk TOO much. Try to limit your conversation to answering the specific questions asked.
Always have an extra copy of your resume and references on hand.
Send a Thank You note or an e-mail after the interview.
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