The Job Situation For Teenagers
By Stoney Graham | June 27, 2009
Teenagers that are 15 years old are rarely thought of when considering the bad economic situation. It is usually when teens turn 16 that they start looking for jobs and this might have something to do with them wanting a car and needing dating money. For those who are 15 year olds, it might be a little harder to find employers that will take a chance on them.
Teenagers that are 15 will have little job experience and if a company has lots of applications for its jobs, they might go to those that are older. It could be easier if you are that young to get a job in a small town where everybody knows one another. If you live in a small town, you are friends with a lot more people and it imight be easier to help one another out and make job connections for young kids.
Getting a job for teens right now is real hard because of the economic situation. The economy is such that teens are the last ones to be hired. It always pays to know people and have as many connections as possible and those that do will have the best chance of getting the few jobs that will be open. Of course there are still a couple of months between now and summer but the way things have been going, it doesn’t look like much is going to change.
Another option for teens is to go on the Internet to see what opportunities exist there. Unfortunately online jobs for teens aren’t a much better prospect as most everything requires you to be at least 18. The only thing the internet can help teens do is to apply online for jobs and search for jobs. Learning how to use the online job sites is a skill that will serve them well down the road.
Short of a job with a real company, an enterprising teen can work to create his or her own job online or offline though through some sort of freelance work. Teens often know more about computers than their parents and if they can learn how to put these computer skills to work, they might be able to generate an online income. Teens know how to communicate and network online and with this skill they can get the word out that they are for hire. They also know how to make connections in their neighborhoods to find local work like mowing lawns and weeding gardens.
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Choosing the Best Resume Writer
By Philip | June 11, 2009
If you’re looking for resume writer, there are lots of professional resume writing services available which will overwhelm you upon looking for the right one. To choose the best resume writer, you’d first look at the sales copy on the resume writers site, make sure that the resume writer have a persuasive copy presenting their services.
The next important factor to consider is reputation. Check out the companies and find out which ones are regarded and which ones you should avoid using search engine.
After you’re sure that their reputation is good, the next essential thing is their experience. Usually, you’ll choose writers from company that has been around the longest. Although you shouldnt turn down resume writers who are just starting out, they may not be as qualified as someone with a few years of experience. Ultimately, the decision is yours, but make sure you choose wisely.
Beside experience, a qualified educational background of the writer is also important as your resume must to be perfect, especially if you’re hiring someone to do it for you.
Another factor that you should consider is the personal attention that you will get. You certainly do not want to pay for a resume to be written professionally and then have the resume company put it into a template and give you another generic document. Instead, you need to find a resume writer that will give your resume a special touch, so that your resume stands out.
All these important things should be kept in mind when looking into getting a resume writer. Furthermore, you need to remember that what you get is what you paid for. You just need to compare the resume companies out there and choose the best resume writer based on abilities and costs, instead of just taking into consideration the cost of the service. If you want to get the best job, you need to have the best resume.
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8 Tips for securing your post in the first few moments of your interview
By Carolyn Gripper | June 4, 2009
Dominating the opening
You may or may not find it natural to go up to somebody and just start striking up a conversation, but if you are called for an interview – that’s what you have to do. Research suggests that the interview has largely made up their mind in the first 15 seconds as to whether or not they will consider hiring you. You need to do whatever is possible to control those first exchanges. Here are some hints:
1. You can’t be over courteous to the various people that you meet on your way to the interview room. Treat everybody with respect – you never know who’s watching…
2. Behave appropriately to everybody you see whilst waiting your turn to enter the room. Smile and look interested and keen.
3. Offer a firm handshake when you look at your interviewer in the eye. Make sure that you are smiling.
4. Interview etiquette states that you should wait to be seated.
5. Dress as well as you can afford. Dress smartly and conservatively.
6. Show yourself to be well organized, by having all things needed for the interview.
7. Don’t be stuffing your face with food or drinks whilst waiting your turn for the interview.
8. Dont chat on your cell phone while waiting for your interviewer. It makes you look distracted.
Best of luck with your interview
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