Q. I've heard that fast food is good for building people skills, but I was also considering a job at a supermarket.
I would like some opinions, suggestions and reasons.
Thank you!
I would like some opinions, suggestions and reasons.
Thank you!
Answer
How to Find a Job (during High School)
You're in high school and want some extra spending cash for weekends at the mall and that new prom date. What do you do? You get an after-school job. Usually high school jobs are only "after school" or "summer jobs." Employers know that you must go to school every day until at least 4 o'clock. They also know your exact level of education and prospective skills. Consequently, your job options are rather limited.
Typical high school jobs include:
Restaurant/fast food work (host, wait staff, bus boy/girl)
Cashier work (grocery, convenient stores)
Bag boy/girl (grocery stores)
Movie theater staff
Ushers in theaters
Retails stores â sales clerks (clothing stores)
Babysitting
Lawn mower
Camp Counselors (summer)
Some of these jobs seem easier than others. Some are easier to "get" and even others more desirable. Most of your work in high school will give you minimum wage, although some places might give you more. Minimum wage as of January 1, 2004 ranges from state to state, with $8.50 the highest, $2.65 the lowest, and $5.15 the most common. It may or may not seem like a lot to you now, but if you add up the 15-20 hours you will be spending working after school or on the weekends, it will be sufficient cash for you to spend as you like. Now you won't have to hassle your parents if you want to go out to the mall or see another movie with your friends.
Once you decide that you want to find a job in high school, you should follow the following steps:
Be at least 16 years of age
Convince your parents that you will maintain your grades while you work
Go around to several stores you like and ask if they are hiring. If so, they will give you an application. Fill out all applications and return them. Make sure you write legibly (type, if possible).
Every time you go to the store/restaurant, dress appropriately. No jeans.
Request an interview in person or over the phone. Ask politely, of course.
In an interview, be honest. They all know you are high school students and will have very little job experience. They just want to know you will be punctual and loyal.
If you want to work "on your own," then follow these steps. The jobs in this category consist of Babysitting, Lawn Mowing, etc.:
Make a printed flier with your name, address, email, phone number
Visit the appropriate local areas
Ask if you can post a flier
Post your flier in schools, parents' workplaces, list serves, and church/synagogue newsletters, local beach clubs
With these jobs, you will need to make personal contact and build a client base. While it may be difficult at first, you can make substantially more money than working as a checkout clerk at a restaurant or store.
When applying for jobs, here are some final tips and reminders:
Dress appropriately
Speak correctly and politely (little slang, no profanity)
Print your applications legibly
Ask friends/teachers if they can be your references
Be honest about your experience, availability, and age
Call to follow-up on your application
While these jobs may seem silly at times, it is where you must begin in the working world. Not everybody finds a job in high school. So, when you are ready for that college job, you will be a step ahead of many people who chose not to work in high school. Now, you have a resume to create that includes work/employment experience. And remember, no matter how frustrating and demeaning, these early jobs are the best and most formative jobs you can have. They will build your elementary job skills and will be invaluable in the future.
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How to Find a Job (during High School)
You're in high school and want some extra spending cash for weekends at the mall and that new prom date. What do you do? You get an after-school job. Usually high school jobs are only "after school" or "summer jobs." Employers know that you must go to school every day until at least 4 o'clock. They also know your exact level of education and prospective skills. Consequently, your job options are rather limited.
Typical high school jobs include:
Restaurant/fast food work (host, wait staff, bus boy/girl)
Cashier work (grocery, convenient stores)
Bag boy/girl (grocery stores)
Movie theater staff
Ushers in theaters
Retails stores â sales clerks (clothing stores)
Babysitting
Lawn mower
Camp Counselors (summer)
Some of these jobs seem easier than others. Some are easier to "get" and even others more desirable. Most of your work in high school will give you minimum wage, although some places might give you more. Minimum wage as of January 1, 2004 ranges from state to state, with $8.50 the highest, $2.65 the lowest, and $5.15 the most common. It may or may not seem like a lot to you now, but if you add up the 15-20 hours you will be spending working after school or on the weekends, it will be sufficient cash for you to spend as you like. Now you won't have to hassle your parents if you want to go out to the mall or see another movie with your friends.
Once you decide that you want to find a job in high school, you should follow the following steps:
Be at least 16 years of age
Convince your parents that you will maintain your grades while you work
Go around to several stores you like and ask if they are hiring. If so, they will give you an application. Fill out all applications and return them. Make sure you write legibly (type, if possible).
Every time you go to the store/restaurant, dress appropriately. No jeans.
Request an interview in person or over the phone. Ask politely, of course.
In an interview, be honest. They all know you are high school students and will have very little job experience. They just want to know you will be punctual and loyal.
If you want to work "on your own," then follow these steps. The jobs in this category consist of Babysitting, Lawn Mowing, etc.:
Make a printed flier with your name, address, email, phone number
Visit the appropriate local areas
Ask if you can post a flier
Post your flier in schools, parents' workplaces, list serves, and church/synagogue newsletters, local beach clubs
With these jobs, you will need to make personal contact and build a client base. While it may be difficult at first, you can make substantially more money than working as a checkout clerk at a restaurant or store.
When applying for jobs, here are some final tips and reminders:
Dress appropriately
Speak correctly and politely (little slang, no profanity)
Print your applications legibly
Ask friends/teachers if they can be your references
Be honest about your experience, availability, and age
Call to follow-up on your application
While these jobs may seem silly at times, it is where you must begin in the working world. Not everybody finds a job in high school. So, when you are ready for that college job, you will be a step ahead of many people who chose not to work in high school. Now, you have a resume to create that includes work/employment experience. And remember, no matter how frustrating and demeaning, these early jobs are the best and most formative jobs you can have. They will build your elementary job skills and will be invaluable in the future.
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Looking for a school bag?
Emily
I need a bag for school and I can't find any I like in the shops by me, so I was hoping you guys could help me out :D
I'm not really fussy about the colour, but I would really like a white one, and it has to be a handbag/ shoulder bag and can't be too small because I need to fit some books in it! I hate having really small handles too. I'm not too bothered about the style as long as it looks nice :)
Also would be good if it wasn't too expensive! & I live in the UK so Uk sites would be good also! Sorry If I'm being too fussy! :P Best answer for my favourite bag =D thank you!
Answer
http://www.primark.co.uk/
Everyone at our school has Primark bags!
They are quite cheap, look very nice, come in lots of different styles, and are big enough to hold lots of books!
They look like New Look bags but they are a lot cheaper.
http://www.newlook.com/shop/teens/handbags-and-purses_30188?trail=1002%3Acat30188
http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/handbags-and-purses_30037?trail=1002%3Acat30037
Sometimes New Look can be expensive, but I got my new School Bag for £6 there, and it fits all my books!
http://www.republic.co.uk/Womens/Bags+Purses/icat/wmsbgs
I love Republic! :)
http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?beginIndex=0&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&categoryId=210029&parent_category_rn=208548&langId=-1&top=Y
Top Shop can be expensive, but I think they have a Sale on right now.
http://www.uttamlondon.com/index.php
Not many people know about this shop, but you should check our your nearest store, because they sell lovely bags, and they're not too expensive especially if you go to an Outlet store!
http://www.monsoon.co.uk/Day-Bags/All-Day-Bags/icat/daybag&itemsperpage=1000&bklist=icat,5,shop,accessorize,alldaybags,daybag
http://www.monsoon.co.uk/Evening-Bags/All-Evening-Bags/icat/eveningbags&itemsperpage=1000&bklist=icat,5,shop,accessorize,alleveningbags,eveningbags
Monsoon can also be expensive sometimes, but their bags are really nice quality, and there are a lot of nice white ones there.
http://www.octopusshop.com/fashion-and-handbags.html
This shop is called Octopus, I don't know where your nearest shop is, but if you can get to one, they sell really cool and quirky hand bags, purses, accesories, etc.
I love their bags, because no one else has one. :)
I love their White Panda handbags!!
http://www.octopusshop.com/catalog/product/view/id/2420/s/panda-handbag-bbcaq3ab0002/category/6/
Well, I hope this helped, and don't worry ~ You're not being too fussy, I'm like this with bags too!! :)
http://www.primark.co.uk/
Everyone at our school has Primark bags!
They are quite cheap, look very nice, come in lots of different styles, and are big enough to hold lots of books!
They look like New Look bags but they are a lot cheaper.
http://www.newlook.com/shop/teens/handbags-and-purses_30188?trail=1002%3Acat30188
http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/handbags-and-purses_30037?trail=1002%3Acat30037
Sometimes New Look can be expensive, but I got my new School Bag for £6 there, and it fits all my books!
http://www.republic.co.uk/Womens/Bags+Purses/icat/wmsbgs
I love Republic! :)
http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?beginIndex=0&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&categoryId=210029&parent_category_rn=208548&langId=-1&top=Y
Top Shop can be expensive, but I think they have a Sale on right now.
http://www.uttamlondon.com/index.php
Not many people know about this shop, but you should check our your nearest store, because they sell lovely bags, and they're not too expensive especially if you go to an Outlet store!
http://www.monsoon.co.uk/Day-Bags/All-Day-Bags/icat/daybag&itemsperpage=1000&bklist=icat,5,shop,accessorize,alldaybags,daybag
http://www.monsoon.co.uk/Evening-Bags/All-Evening-Bags/icat/eveningbags&itemsperpage=1000&bklist=icat,5,shop,accessorize,alleveningbags,eveningbags
Monsoon can also be expensive sometimes, but their bags are really nice quality, and there are a lot of nice white ones there.
http://www.octopusshop.com/fashion-and-handbags.html
This shop is called Octopus, I don't know where your nearest shop is, but if you can get to one, they sell really cool and quirky hand bags, purses, accesories, etc.
I love their bags, because no one else has one. :)
I love their White Panda handbags!!
http://www.octopusshop.com/catalog/product/view/id/2420/s/panda-handbag-bbcaq3ab0002/category/6/
Well, I hope this helped, and don't worry ~ You're not being too fussy, I'm like this with bags too!! :)
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