What is a good first job for a 16 year old?
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I think working at a cinema,theatre or arts centre is a good job for that age group. Work as a steward/usher or in the box office should be easy to come by if you are good with people. One perk of working in one of these jobs is that you quite often get free tickets.
83276
Mowing grass, yard work stuff, washing cars, babysitting, all the not-so-fun-stuff. Sorry. You'll have more options, fast food places mostly, when you turn 15.
344950
When I was 16, I got a job, and I had about $90 in my weekly paycheck.
1164852
A good job would be working in a library. You could also work as a dogwalker, babysiter, lawn care, helping someone in the family at a home business, sell on ebay, or work in a clothing store. You could sell something you are good at, such as making jewelry or baking. You could sell brownies or cakes. You could sell crafts. You can sell things on consignment. There are so many things that you can do, there are alot of things you can do that it doesn't mater what your age is. Good Luck, Dear
1171505
Try teenagers today:\nhttp://teenagerstoday.com/resources/articles/summerjob.htm
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.
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.
815068
Legally? No. You can't legally get a job until you're at least 16.\n\nTry babysitting, making candles or soaps and selling it online, helping your mom sell Mary Kay (teenagers LOVE make-up!) and taking a cut. There are TONS of ways.
371519
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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Most fast-food places hire 15 year olds. But it depends where you live. For example, I live in california and you can get a job at an amusement park and a Chuck E Cheese type place. Most clothing shops in malls will have you wait until you're a senior in high school to work there.
353049
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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At sixteen you're legally allowed to hold down a regular minimum wage job.  Lot's of people your age get jobs at fast food places, grocery stores, or drug stores.  I worked as a janitor, which was nice because I got to work on my own terms.\n\nPick something.  If it stinks, then pick something else.
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There are a lot of opportunities for preteens to get work.\n\nWhat do you like to do? Base your choice on that.\n\nYou can wash cars. How about cleaning your neighbors homes? You could water and mow the lawns and feed the pets when people are gone on vacation.\n\nDo you like bikes? Make a sign to put in your neighborhood that you can clean or repair bikes. \n\nAre you creative? Make note cards and sell them to your neighbors.\n\nThink about what you enjoy and find out what you can do that fits well with what you like.
1065515
Unfortunately, there aren't many things available that's legal to hire anyone under 16, and even then it's restricted to menial labor jobs. You're best bet is to become self-employed. Decide what you want to do, use your pc to create a leaflet to distribute in the area you want to work in, post it at some approiate places, can also create some personal business cards and pass them out. If tutoring appeals to you, leave a business card at grade schools, child care facilities, ect. \n\nLawn service, $10-$30 for mowing, same for leaf raking and disposal more for a large area, less for small area\n\npet service (walking dogs, tending to pets when their owner's are away, ect), Should be minimum wage, or whatever you can negociate\n\nnewspaper delivery, (200 papers @ $.10 per = $20 per day\n\ntutoring younger students, baby-sitting, house-sitting (watering flowers, ect) = earn while you learn, you can do your home work and tutor at the same time\n\nwashing cars, snow removal if you live where it snows, cleaning snow off of one driveway can earn you $20-$30, \n\nThe problem employers have with hiring teenages is insurance,  liability laws and child labor laws. Apparently there's exceptions for migrant farm workers, or the laws are not enforced as stringently as they are for US citizens.
212876
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!
914460
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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I also suggest a restaurant. You could be a dishwasher, a bus person, a waiter (which you may need to work up to). Some restaurants require you to be 18 to work in the kitchen because of using different equipment, it is a liability.\n\nTry the theme parks also. I am not sure, however, what minimum age would be to work there, but worth checking into.