Employment For a Young Teen?
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Quite_curious is quite wrong.\n\nAny place is a good place to work, if you are willing to work hard. McDonald's can teach a kid about responsibility, and even about how franchises work (he will get familiar with their procedures and training methods).
198109
The only company I know that hires 15 year olds is Kroger Foods.\n\nAnother place to find work would be http://www.workintexas.com and http://www.snagajob.com
540027
In many states, you cannot be formally employed before the age of 16. Check your state guidelines. If you can't, you can always do:\na paper route\nmow lawns for others\nshovel snow in winter\noffer a dog walking service \nbabysitting\nhousecleaning
1132559
Be creative!   Teenagers can be pet or child sitters, lawn mowers, housecleaners, work at fast food or full-serve restaurants, amusement parks, run errands for the elderly, work at recreational parks, flower shops, boutiques.  Look for ideas on community bulletin boards, call Community Action Councils for ideas, talk to people about something you might do to earn some extra cash.  Just be sure that you are willing to make a commitment and forego some of the fun you want to have.  No one wants to hire someone they cannot depend on.
1068538
I think it depends where you live. Usually the youngest age places hire people are either 15 or 16.
1005439
There are a lot of ways.  You could go get a traditional job depending on the age (I think its 15 or 16 depending on the state).   You could start a business.  I know that sounds silly, but a lot of teens do that, sometimes without even realizing it.   Mowing lawns, doing odd jobs are popular ways.   So is painting and other physical manual labor jobs.   If a teenager is good on a computer, there may be online and website opportunties as well.  \n\nOne idea might be to help neighbors clean out their attics and garages and offer to take their junk away.  Then clean it up and sell it on Ebay or have a garage sale with all the stuff.   There are lots of things really that can be done.  Just be creative.
609660
As a teen, your best bet is good old fashion leg work. Go to the various fast food and retail establishments nearby and apply. You can also search the help wanted section of the newspaper, but leg work will probably be the most rewarding. Remember your first impression counts, so dress for an interview even when picking up apps. You could get an interview on the spot if your timing is right. \n\nOther preparation you should do:\n- Prepare a resume. It does not need to be very elaborate, but with a simple word processor, there is no reason you can't create one pretty easily. Take a couple of copies when you gather and return applications and if you get asked to an interview. If you have never held a job before, you can list volunteer work, pertinent after school activities and self employment such as lawn mowing or baby sitting. Under education, list the school you are attending and any awards or achievements you have obtained.\n- Make sure you have written down all the answers you will need for a application. Some places will want you to complete the application on the spot. You should have addresses, employment dates, emergency contact information etc.\n- Ask your parents, a teacher or other adult you trust to look over your resume and to help you practice for interviews.\n\nRemember, job hunting is a job. Make notes of where you have applied. Follow-up. It can be frustrating and can take some time, particularly if you don't have any work experience.
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Alright, if you are fifteen or younger, forget about anything other than a paper route or an allowance. 16-18, there are plenty of admin jobs like file clerk, mail room, or secretary type stuff (this is of course assuming you do not want to be a janitor).  Post HS, using the skills you learned in the mail room, you can work yourself into another co., or into another position.\nThe main thing is to just get a part-time job at any company where you have a shot at moving up, which will happen sooner than you think.  Once you are in, yer in, ya know.  Best of luck!
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What a refreshing change! A teenager asking to work! Laws are pretty specific as to what your age range can be employed doing. Check with your local unemployment office for any openings that would allow your age. As a teenager I did the mundane (but profitable!)jobs a "country" kid could do..picked vegetables, washed cars, mowed grass, babysat my parents friends kids (be sure you can handle that kind of responsibility first and take a course in CPR and first aid usually available through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association and some 4H clubs--THIS IS A MUST), I have 5 kids, and of those, 3 teenagers. My 15 year old son talked with some of his favorite teachers and one recommended him for a job at a gym that offers a kids program. He basically helps the kids in the "kids area" and does a lot of cleaning up after birthday parties. Try talking with adults you know and TRUST. Good Luck!
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Here's a page with lots of truly helpful information. I think it's awesome that you understand the value of work at your age. There are jobs out there, hang it there with trying to find the right one. I started workign when I was 14, but was lucky enough to be able to work in my family's restaurant. I still find the things I learned there to be valuable.\n\nhttp://jobsearch.about.com/b/a/75203.htm?terms=jobs+for+teens\n\nGood luck,\n~Tia~
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Unfortunately there are very few jobs that pay well for someone your age. As a freshman, I assume you are 15 years old which is too young for most jobs. The only way you will find anything above minimum wage is if you know someone or have a connection that can get you a better job. Once you've embraced that you probably won't be making a whole lot, I recommend that you look for jobs that are fun. What are you interested in? Jobs at baseball stadiums are great for sports fans. Maybe a camp counselor would be fun for you? There are several summer camps for special kids. Look into some of these. Movie theaters may also hire you and will give you discounts on movies. Have fun and good luck.
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Usually, you can work for a family member or a family business at any age. If you need some cash, maybe you could babysit or mow lawns.  If you're just bored, try volunteering at your local library. Once you have volunteer experience, you'll be more likely to get a job later on, when you're old enough to get a work permit.
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You have to find out what the rules are in your state. If you can work at 15 a good place to find employment is at a golf course. There are many jobs to do there that are fun and interesting. If you can not get a job in the workplace. Babysitting, newspaper carriers (if they stillexisist in your state) or cutting lawns are all goodways of earning extra cash. They keep you outside and you don't have to say, "Would you like fries with that?"
131101
Working at your age should be a choice. If you are working becasue you want to than go ahead. However you should stay away from anything that has a set schedule.\nBe your own boss! Mowing lawns, raking leaves, washing cars, shoveling snow can all earn you cash and can be done as little or as much as your school work and other activites will allow.\nThere is always something out there needing to be done you just have to find it.\nDoing a good job at reasonable and fair price will lead to repeat work and referals.\nDo your best and be on time.\n\nGood luck.
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In many states, you cannot be formally employed before the age of 15 or 16. Check your state guidelines. If you can't, you can always do:\na paper route\nmow lawns for others\nshovel snow in winter\noffer a dog walking service \nbabysitting\nhousecleaning
1177979
Your best bet is to call around because usually most places hire at age 16, but some will hire you at 15. Try grocery stores, restaurants, retail stores, fast food restaurants. If these don't interest you, you could mow lawns over the summer for people in your neighborhood or you could babysit.
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Go to your school guidance counselor and ask for the name of the person at your school who is in charge of connecting students with after-school jobs. It's possible they may know of something you can do from home, like data entry. Bear in mind that even working from home has legal restrictions if you are under 16, like how many hours you can work, etc. It will help if you already have good grades, as most schools frown on students working if their grades need attention. Good luck!