A way to teach a teen about the value of money is having him get a job!Its a thing that probably will be needed as an adult (unless your like Britney Spears child...) So, getting a first job can be scary! Do you remember yours? Ughh.. I was SO nervous but some things to help your teen to ease the fears and interviewing tips to follow....
So to ease the fears of your teenagers first job, calm yourself! Yes, you have been with her and taught her everything you could, tried for the best books and resources or wrote the lesson plan yourself. Our babies have to grow up and learn the first lessons about becoming adults sometime! Plus, it gives you some well deserved "me" time (-=
To help them stay from having a total freakout moment (like you are secretly inside..keyword SECRETLY try not to let is show) is to help them relax about it, yes its a big jump and its scary and can be stressful on the whole family, but ultimately they will gain the confidence and the fear will ease.. I think alot of fear associated with working/interviews is not having the confidence but why should they, if they have never waited a table or ran a cash register they don't know how, they need a big confidence boost so, tell them about your first experiences, let them know that their employer will more than likely has had other first timers. Tell them relateable things that they have done and why you believe in them. Make sure your teen knows that everyone gets nervous before interviews and first jobs! Let em know that once they get in and start working that all their fears will come to an end! After a couple weeks they will be doing it like a pro! (-=
Make sure if they have to provide their own uniforms that it is well obviously the right colors and everything but make sure they feel comfortable and they like the type..I know alot of places like black pants..make sure it fits, hem it up if needed. Dressing beautifully/handsome gives alot of confidence also!
Interview Tips for adults and teens!
- Dress appropriately~ If you have an interview at McDonalds probably better not to show up in a full on suit and tie. Generally you can't go wrong with a pair of black pants/slacks and a buttoned up shirt.
- Colors-I believe that the colors say alot about you, all in black means that your sad/depressed etc.. So in my interviews I have had i try to do bright colors not like red shoes/neon shirt but for women maybe a flowered shirt or something with patterns, not to bold as to draw attention away from yourself but something maybe towards springish.
- Do not show up in booty shorts/tatas hanging out/pants saggin all the way down to your knees etc..don't look like you just walked off the stage for a rap video.
- Try to be calm- if its a job where you are around people you don't want to be shaky or have a cracky voice, you want to show them that you are a "people person"
- Do not lie- that should be a given.
- Remember, you are interviewing them also! It has to be a mutual choice to work there! Make sure the people you see are nice and managers seem nice, be sure to make sure employees look happy...not stressed out that could signal that they are having to do alot more and get paid poorly
- Make sure that the environment is clean and everything looks safe. In most states it is illegal for people under 18 years old to run possibly harmful machines or work with harmful chemicals. They cannot run a fryer/grill.
- Make sure that you listen to the questions closely and if you don't understand a question then ask them to repeat or rephrase in a different way so you can understand, its better to do that then answer something and give a "bad" answer
- If they are busy they may offer you a drink and ask you to sit, then listen and follow the directions during the interview and this time don't play with your phone, you need to have phone on silent, not vibrate but silent as to not to distract you during the interview. Make sure that your full attention is on the person interviewing you.
- When you first go in walk up to the counter/information desk etc.. and say My name is _______, I have an interview with ___________.
- Give a smile and reach out to introduce yourself and give a firm handshake and look them directly in the eyes while talking (of course dont be so crazy about it and look like an insane stalker lol)
- During the interview you will more than likely be asked many questions..every interview is different but the one i know i have been asked 99% of the time is the hardest and the first.. Tell me about yourself..oh how I dreaded that question! It is so hard to figure out WHAT exactly they want to know..so kinda sum up your life in about what would be a paragraph or two..make sure you include volunteer service/a few of your likes and dislikes/prior experience that is relevant to the work you will possible be doing.
- If they ask what are your strengths tell them stuff that is again relevant to the job you will be preforming, if you are interviewing for a fast food position you might say that your strengths are-communication you love making a little small talk with people/you are good at making sure your environment is clean and you are good helping people solve problems/you have alot of energy/ you are good at getting people to buy things ((and I can't think of the stupid word for that, but I think you know what I am saying??))
- Weaknesses...so you could say that you have a weakness as being a clean freak!! You have to have a good. Also saying that you tend to let people slide when voices are raised at you and that you put up with alot. That signals that you could be yelled at by customers and not retaliate!
- Be sure to mention during your interview that you are a clean person, you are on time and a people person if it applies at the job your applying for!
How to get the interview-
First off you will fill out an application- fill out as much as you can make sure to read directions carefully! Some want references that are NOT family! Some want you to use a certain color ink (usually blue or black) , For homeschools this might be hard but think of family friends and people in your church or your friends parents. Now you need to personally hand your application in unless its submitted online, try to do it in person and when you do some places will do an interview on the spot! So that means be prepared! Make sure you reherse some typical questions with a friend or parent. Then make sure your clothes are appropriate and when you turn in an application try to do it at a time they aren't busy, if you are going for fast food do it between 9am-11am/2pm-4pm or whatver time they aren't bust, then ask for the hiring manager, some places managers do not do hiring so specifically ask for the HIRING MANAGER hand the application with a smile and say, My name is ____ this is my application (try to shake hands if possible) and say "I was just wondering if you were doing any hiring?" if they say yes get details on what hours/positions etc..Let them know that you are flexible because you are a homeschooler. Go from there...Lets say you do app online or they arent hiring..give it a few days call during non-busy hours and tell them that you were wondering if they had time to review your app..do this once per week untill you have an interview or they tell you stop calling/coming in lol..
Places for teens to work--
Babysitting/House sitting/Pet sitting/ Planting or gardening/Fast food places/ little cafes and resturants/ WalMart, Target or other "supercenters" and department stores/Grocery stores/Skating rinks and movie theaters
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