Where can a willing to work 16-year-old find a job in Chicago?
953250
have you thought about working online?\ni am a stay at home mom and i work online and i love it check out http://atafolla.qhealthbeauty.com/Default.aspx then click on opportunity they also rated great with the www.bbb.org \nhope this helps
1068538
I think it depends where you live. Usually the youngest age places hire people are either 15 or 16.
18088
Ask the local high school.  Their job programs would find you people.
340937
go to the mall and ask every store thats what i did and im 15 turning 16 they will pay u min tho not that big pay only some stores will let u work for them. the elctronice u have to be 18
190799
Check out www.craigslist.org -- It's a great site for jobs in most major cities.
287101
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!
815877
Yes, you can work, but your school schedule + work schedule has to be under a certain number of hours ( I think it's 44 hours in MI).  You might be able to get a job bussing tables, washing dishes, working on a farm, paper routes, and then there's always free enterprise like yardwork, weeding gardens, walking dogs, babysitting, etc. \nI'm happy to see young people asking for jobs, instead of asking for $$$ from mom & dad.  You'll appreciate the pride of buying things for yourself instead of being given things.  \n\nGood luck with the job hunting.
738316
Well depending on your age their are alot of things you and your sweetie could do. You could try the ice rink downtown. The King Tut exhibit is really cool. They ask for a donation so you could give what ever you can afford there is a deal for students as well. Also it depends on your tastes. You could volunteer somewhere. I had a guy take me to a date where we were signed up to paint children's faces for that day. It was one of the best dates I'd ever had.\n\nLook at metro mix Chicago for ideals on free on low costs dates. If shes a nice girl she won't be paying attention to how much money you spent, she'll be impressed that you went out of your way to find an innovative way to spend time with her and get to know her.\n\nGood luck.
313990
Actually yes it is possible to get a job at the age of 17. If you seriously want to earn some cash you basically have 3 options if you can't find anyplace that will hire anyone younger than 18.\n1. baby-sitting (yes its a classic i know)\n2. yard work\n3. house cleaning\nThese 3 options usually mean your own little buisness. If you don't want to do those then try looking online for some jobs. For example, snagajob.com, monster.com, etc. or you can even look at the websites of places you want to apply at online. (Some stores do have it to where you can apply online.) For instance, albertsons.com, tomthumb.com, walgreens.com, etc. Or you can do it the old fashioned way, walking in and asking for an application. Oh btw if you go into a place that your wanting to ask for the application, make sure you dress nice (not fancy nice but like jeans and a nice shirt nice) bcuz some places already know whether or not they'll hire you by the way you dress. so that ol' saying "dress for success" wasn't kidding. ok well i hope this helped. if you need anymore sites or anything you can email/IM me. ttyl!
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.
328549
Check the local paper(s) in the classified section. Walk around in the area where you want to work. Look for help wanted signs. If you don't see a sign but would like to work in a particular place talk to the boss and express an interest. Ask if you can fill out an application or leave your number. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job. Some towns have organizations that help teens get work experience. If you are in school, ask your counselor to help you. Use the internet to find a job and to put out a resume. If you have friends with good jobs, ask them how they got their jobs. Ask them if they have any suggestions for you. If you are persistent and optimistic and let prospective employers know what you have to contribute, you will find or create the perfect job. Creating a job is about going into business for yourself or with friends offering a needed service. The world is your oyster. Make a pearl.
9507
It's pretty much illegal to give someone under 16 a job, or a "real" job because of child labor laws. So some places give jobs to 15 year olds, but the laws are so strict even they can't work more than about 15-20 hours a week, so most places won't even bother with you until you're 16. \nTry getting a job helping out a parent, babysitting, or start selling things on ebay.\n\nps. I'm from Texas too :D, cept the DFW area, originally Houston.
1088757
Each place has its own policy..\n\nbut you can get working papers at age 13 (need a health clearance, and parents signiture), and get legal work wherever there's a place offering to hire 13 year olds.\n\nyou could simply tutor kids, or babysit, but you have to have connections (you have to know people who would trust you with their kids)\n\nit's not that hard though.. alot of places hire illigally (burger king :) privatly owned resteraunts) you could tell them to keep you "off the books" and you'll get a job in a heartbeat, (MAKE SURE ITS PRIVATELY OWNED or else you'll just embaress yourself, places like mcdonalds and macys won't approve and will ask you to leave, but your corner grocer or whatever will gladly hire you)
670615
You'll probably need a work permit, and you can get one from your school...see the counselor for one; and your parents or guardians will need to sign it.  Try the refreshment stand at your local park or swimming pool.  Or try the local newspaper for an available paper route.  \n\nOr you can do what I did when I was 14...I loaded up car washing supplies onto my brother's wagon, and travelled all over the neighborhood and washed cars (I just used their garden hoses).  I made a lot of dough, and it was all tax free!  I even made flyers and homemade business cards to hand out.  Good luck, I hope you have a profitable summer.
382557
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
641507
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.
842071
Child labor laws made is illegal to employ people under 15 or 16.  You best chance at getting some extra money is working doing chores for neighbors, family, and friends.  Walking dogs, baby sitting, yard work, house-sitting, etc.  You won't find a job that will cut you a paycheck because it is illegal. Since it is the Fall season, you might grab a rake, and go knocking on doors asking if they'd like you to rake up their leaves.  at $10 bucks or so per yard, you could come up with some decent money.  Good luck with the search!