4. 1. Google, Google, Google!
• Attending a job fair? Get online and research
the companies you would like to work for
before the fair.
• Not attending a job fair now but want to look
for full- or part-time work?
Visit www.hireteen.com, snagajob.com, or
other websites that provide the name of local
companies who are hiring 15-16 year-olds.
5. “Getting a job is like hiking. Keep
climbing until you reach the top.”
7. Clean it up.
(Because employers are looking.)
• MySpace
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
8.
9. 3. Create a New Email Account
Just for Communicating with
Prospective Employers.
JohnFerguson@gmail.com
Julie.Anderson@aol.com
ShannonRichards@icloud.com
10. 4. Prepare for Your Interview(s).
Start by creating a 1-page resume.
• Write a resume, even if you have not been
previously employed.
• Mention any transferable skills you have from
your educational experiences, volunteer roles,
school club memberships or local church
activities that align with the requirements of
the position you want.
• See sample resume.
11. 5. Write a Cover Letter
• Introduce yourself to your prospective
employer.
• Tell them that you are seeking a job with their
company. Be specific about the position you
want.
• Tell them why you want to work there.
• Tell them why you would be a good fit.
• Ask for an interview.
12. 6. Decide what you will wear
to the interview. (First impressions count!)
Clothing should be:
• Clean and neat. No T-shirts, jeans or baggy pants.
• Business casual.
For young men, khakis and a button-down shirt
would be a great choice. If you really want to
wow them, gentlemen, wear a tie.
Young women, focus on nice pants or a skirt with
blouse or sweater. Easy on the makeup and
nailware.
14. 7. Rehearse Your “Elevator Speech.”
Be ready to answer the following questions from
job interviewers:
• Why do you want to work at [COMPANY
NAME HERE]?
• Why should I hire you over any of our other
applicants?
• What skills can you bring to our company?
• Do you have reliable transportation to get to
work?
15. DURING THE INTERVIEW
Here are some tips to help you make the most of the interview experience:
1. Introduce yourself with a firm (but not TOO firm) handshake.
2. Make a point to remember the interviewer’s name. Ask for
their business card. Call them Mr. or Ms. So-and-So, unless
they tell you otherwise.
3. Always maintain eye contact to show interest.
4. Sit up straight; project a positive presence.
5. Don’t forget your manners; say “please” and “thank you”
when appropriate. At the end of the interview, thank them
for their time and restate your interest in the job. Ask them
what the next steps are, as you are eager to start working as
soon as possible.
17. Let’s do a run-through.
• Think about where you’d like to get a job now
and why you are attracted to that company. Is
the food great? Do you buy your clothes there?
Love the atmosphere? Are the people friendly?
• Write down why you’d be a good fit there. What
skills or abilities do you bring to the table that
they are looking for in this position?
• How can you assure the interviewer that you will
get to work on time, every time?
18.
19. AFTER THE INTERVIEW:
Send a Follow-Up Thank You Letter or Email
• Thank them for the interview.
• Reaffirm your interest in the position.
• Ask them if there is anything else they need
from you before making a decision.
• Tell them you hope to hear from them soon
with good news!
• See sample follow-up handout.
