where can a 13 year old get a job? what type of jobs are there for 13 year olds?
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Mostly it will be "create it yourself" kind of work.  Actual employment for anyone under 14 in the US is unlikely. The restrictions for employees 14-16 cause many potential employers to choose not to employ young people. \n\nSo put on your "thinking cap" and look around you community to find tasks that need to be done, that you  think people might pay you to do. Make them an offer a job for a price.  Be very business-like and professional, in your appearance, and your conduct, all the time, not just when you are asking them to hire you.  You would be amazed at what impressions you make while you are just going about your every day business.  Ask people that you have worked for succesfully to give you written references. Ask them if others may call them to ask about the work you did.  Offer good references to potential employers to show them that your performed the jobs you were hired to do and gave your customers always more than you agreed to.  Always remember to perform beyond the call of duty.  It is far better to surprise a customer with more and better work, than to EVER dissapoint one. \n\nCreate your own business. Maybe do this with a friend, and share the jobs. If you get two calls to babysit on a Saturday, instead of having to turn one down, you can each take one, and build up your customer loyalty at the same time. If customers know that when they call you for a job, that even if you cannot take that job, that you can provide someone else to take the job, they will keep your number at the top of their list for future needs. \n\nHave some inexpensive business cards printed with your contact information and very little else. You may change the services you offer, so it is best not to get too specific on the cards because they will likely last a long time.  Develop a file of references, both letters from former customers, and people who have agreed to be contacted to verify your work quality.\n\nBe sure to keep records of who pays who for what.  If you buy supplies for your business, keep reciepts.  Ask your parents for help in this record keeping. If you borrow money to get started, be sure to pay it back.\n\nBest wishes!  You can begin your life as an entrepreneur now.
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Your 16 year old should be able to get a job without too much trouble...either waitressing, fast food or sales clerk.  She can also do any of those listed below.\n\nIn many states, you can not be formally employed before the age of 15. I lived in Michigan for 8 years and you do have to be 15 there.  But the 14 year old can still do:\na paper route\nmow lawns for others\nshovel snow in winter\noffer a dog walking service \nbabysitting\nhousecleaning
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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
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Not many hire 15 year olds.  Some are grocery bagging jobs and fast food places, but more and more places don't even want to hire people until they are 18, and the ones who do hire teens usually want 16 year olds or older.  You can try going to fast food places or grocery stores and asking.  Good luck with that, if you do.  You should also see if your school is having a job fair or career fair.  Ask your guidance counselor.  If all else fails, go door to door and ask if people would pay you to help clean.  Save money  and get a mower and hedge clippers and expand to doing yard work.  You might also try babysitting.  While you are at it, check to see if any booths at nearby flea markets or small "mom and pop" stores need help.  You could get a job moving boxes or sweeping floors.  I still advise working for yourself, though-- you can make your own hours, for the most part.  Meanwhile, learn about a trade you could do now.  A pair of twin guys from Antiques Roadshow were collecting antiques and re-selling them when whey were kids.  Good luck with whatever you try!
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You could try the local newspaper office. They are always looking for kids to sell subscriptions, deliver newspapers, or other things. Also, you might want to try a workforce center in your town - they might not be able to help you given your age, but they can point you in the right direction. As for the babysitting thing, why don't you get your mom's permission and hang up flyers at your church (if you go) or at mom/dad's work (if they will allow you to do so)? It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. Keep your head up, you'll get it. Good luck!
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Here in NJ you can get working papers at 14 years old.  My son had his first job at 14 last summer and just filed taxes for the first time.\n\nOtherwise, you could babysit or pet-sit.  You could help neighbors with housework or yard work.  you could sell stuff you don't really need -- like old video games (make sure your parents are OK with you getting rid of those items first).  If you have clothes you've outgrown, you could sell them to a consignment shop.
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Have you checked the classified ads in your local newspaper? Don't just look for jobs there. Check to see if there are any employment agencies. Look in the yellow pages of your phone book as well. Call these places when you find them and see if they offer help like working up a resume for you. Go to these places and see if they have a Job Board posted with any available jobs. Make sure you are as clean and neatly dressed as possible when you approach anyone about a job. The better you look the more apt they will be to help you. Talk to the people at these places and ask if they have a program that hires young people with no work experience through government subsidies. Perhaps you know someone who would hire you if they could afford to. If there is a program they qualify for with money to pay part of your wages they could hire you! It's a long shot I know. If you are still in school, talk to a counsellor and see if there are any student jobs you might qualify for through a program that the school is running in their business classes or something. If you attend church, talk to your minister. Talk to a trusted adult friend. Put an ad in the paper yourself asking for work! Go, go, go! You can do this! If you can bring yourself to walk into a business and ask to talk to the manager, tell him/her you are looking for work and ask if they have anything available. They can only say no (not kill you), and they might say yes! Keep on going and keep trying until you land something. Good luck to you!
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Go to your high school's Career Center.  They should have some  information about businesses in your area that are willing to hire young high school kids.
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I'm sure a 13 year old can find many jobs in Alabama. I doubt any of them would be legal.
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I had my first job when i was 14. If you are younger which you are you will need to get your parents to sign a work permit. Other wise great jobs for guys your age are lawn mowing. My husband did it when he was 13 and so did i until i turned 14. Its not to shabby. You make your own hours and rates!!!
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It depends on how under-aged you are. Some places around here hire summer help at 14 years old. You could always offer to do housework for friends and family. You don't want to go up to people you don't know, but it is generally safe to assume that your parents wouldn't direct you somewhere unsafe. \nYou could clean, rake leaves, shovel...\nYou could also get a paper route. They hire real young for that. Our paper boy is like 8.
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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.
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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.
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try a music store or video store-  at 15 its hard to find a fun job but there is always a fast food place or coffee type shop.  You could always try to get into a grocery store and help stock shelves or hey... the coolest job I had at that age was working in the theatres at night and on weekends.  That was alright and I got free passes to any new movies that came out.
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u cant get a job at 13 u have to get a work permit at 15 or 16
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You would not be able to get a proper job at this age \nbut try these\n\nGarden mowing\nPainting fences and walls of neighbours\nDoing small chores of neighbours\nBringing groceries for neighbours\nWashing cars\netc
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Contact your local park and rec district - they often have a teen job line or listings. Also, sometimes the local adult schools and colleges have listings for job that teens can do.\n\nGood luck.