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Teen Job Finder - Movie Theater

Posted on 21-09-08, under Teen Job Finder, Teen Jobs. No Comments

At the age of sixteen I got a job at a movie theater. It turned out to be a fantastic place to work for teens and was one of the most fun filled experiences of my early years.

A teen job at a movie theater is great for a student because the work hours typically fit pretty well with school schedules. The busiest hours at theaters are in the early evening and on weekends, when school is not in session, so teens are available to work.

The first teen job position they put me in was Ticket Taker. That’s the guy who stands at the little podium, asks for your tickets, tears them in half, and tells you which way to go to find your movie. It’s not a hard job by any stretch of the imagination. My boss liked the work I did there because I kept myself clean and presentable and I smiled all the time. So when customers walked in I created a good first impression for them. I also made sure to encourage people to stop at the concession stand first and buy some goodies. I would usually say something like, “Hi. Your movie is in theater 7. We just popped a fresh batch of popcorn, so grab a bag of that and enjoy your show.” It may sound corny to you now, but my boss loved it. And it never hurts to have the boss happy with you.

My next teen job post was as a helper in the concession stand. I would stand beside one of the cashiers and listen to what each customer was ordering. Then I would run and grab it. I filled bags with popcorn, filled cups with Coke, and fetched bags of M&Ms and Milk Duds. So by the time the cashier had finished counting out the change for the customer, all of their snacks were sitting on the counter ready to go. The Manager of the theater would give a prize (usually passes to get friends in for free movies) to the two-person team that sold the most at the concession stand every night. So there was always a competition to keep our line moving quickly and encourage customers to buy more and bigger stuff.

After a few days, I got a good feel for the concession stand and I started operating the cash register. Again, being clean and presentable and greeting customers with a smile made customers feel warm and fuzzy so they naturally wanted to buy their food from me; which meant I sold more and usually won the nightly competition. It also meant I was valuable to my Manager. So he worked to keep me happy by giving me the hours that I wanted and by not breathing down my neck while I was on the job.

As I continued in my teen job at the movie theater I got several pay raises and bonuses, and I rotated through several other responsibilities. Some nights I would sell tickets in the box office. Some nights I was on clean-up crew (sweeping theaters between movies) which was actually one of the easiest jobs for teens at the theater. I eventually moved into the role of Projectionist, which is the guy who runs the projectors up above the theater. Now that was a cool job for a teenager. I got to watch all of the movies. Because he trusted me not to goof off, my boss would occasionally let me have a friend up there with me (chicks loved it!)

Most of the other employees at the movie theater were teenagers too. So we were all friends and we had a great time. If I was a teenager today, using a Teen Job Finder service to locate a job, I would start by looking at teen jobs in movie theaters. My experiences as a teen in that job were great, and I hope yours will be too.

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Christmas Holiday Jobs for Teens on Teen Job Finder

Posted on 05-09-08, under Teen Job Finder, Teen Jobs. No Comments

As I write this article for Teen Job Finder it’s just September; but, believe it or not, some employers, especially retail stores and malls, are gearing up for the Christmas Holiday shopping season. They are going to need to hire extra employees, mostly teenagers, for the few weeks leading up to Christmas for two reasons. First, the stores will be packed with shoppers and they’ll need to hire teen workers to stock the shelves, operate the cash registers, help customers find stuff to buy, and keep the place clean. Second, several of their regular employees will want some days off for the holiday and they will need extra people, again mostly teen employees, to fill in.

So if you’re looking for a temporary teen job to get a little extra spending money to buy gifts, malls, big retail stores, and toy stores are great places to look. Or if you want to find long term work that goes beyond just a seasonal teen job, this may be your opportunity to get your foot in the door. Many permanent employees start off as short-term teen employees. They get in on a Christmas Holiday Teen Job and do such great work that their bosses decide to keep them on indefinitely.

Before you start applying for teen jobs, take a few minutes to read these other teen job finder articles so that you have a leg up on the thousands of other teen job finders that will be competing with you in the Christmas Holiday Job market.

A. Preparing to Find a Teen Job

B. Applying to a Teen Job Finder Listing by Email the Right Way

C. Writing a Teen Job Finder Resume

D. What Does an Employer Using Teen Job Finder Want From You

Once you’re prepared for your teen job finder search, head out to the local mall. Be prepared to spend some time, because you may have to fill out several applications. Start at the mall office or information center to see if they have a central place where all of the shops post their teen job openings.

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Advice for Teenage Job Seekers from an Australian Recruiter

Posted on 04-08-08, under Job Search Advice, Teen Job Finder, Teen Jobs. No Comments

I recently asked several hundred recruiters in my network (many of whom have teen jobs available) to send me the advice they would give to teenagers trying to find jobs. Over the next few weeks I’ll be posting their responses. And, if they typically have teen jobs available I’ll post their contact and application information for your benefit.

This first response is from K.P. who is a recruiter in Sydney, Australia. At her request, her contact information has been withheld.

The first piece of advice I would offer to teens who are seeking work would be to continue with their education. Whether it be at university, TAFE (stands for Technical and Further Education institutions. They provide a wide range of predominantly vocational tertiary education in Australia. Fields of study include construction, hospitality, engineering, tourism, community work, secretarial skills, computer programming and visual arts.) or a trade school, employers tend to view those who have been able to complete at least tertiary education as more reliable, as it is seen to demonstrate commitment, which is vitally important when you are talking about someone who has limited experience in the workforce. This tends to increase the chance that an employer will offer this person the opportunity to prove themselves, as it is generally believed that they will be more likely to commit to the job offered. (not necessarily true, I know)

- Know what you want to achieve out of your career in the short-term. Whether it be more experience in the workforce, to develop specific skill sets, or to try a certain career path, it is important to know WHY you want to work!

- Always dress to impress, but don’t go over the top!
A suit, or dress pants/skirt with shirt is always the most appropriate option. If you’re not sure of an employer’s dress code, it’s best to be more formally attired than less. Also, makeup (if worn) should be kept simple and as natural as possible.

- Don’t use slang or colloquialisms in interviews
You will be judged on your ability to communicate, and it is bad form to use slang, or swear words for that matter, and you would be surprised how many people fall into this trap - no matter what their age!

- Show respect if you wish to be respected
Be polite and courteous to everyone in the organization, especially the receptionist! People in office environments talk - and you would be amazed at how many people have missed out on roles with various clients because they were rude to the front-of-house staff, even after performing well at interview

- Do your research
Not only does this demonstrate initiative, it shows the employer that you are truly interested in working for their organization, and have an understanding of how you can develop, whilst adding value to their team.

- Ask for feedback
I will never forget the most memorable teen candidate whom I interviewed (only a few weeks back mind you!) who was a little nervous during the process, and I wasn’t completely won over straight away. After the interview ended, they asked me directly for feedback and suggestions on how to improve their technique (which actually caught me off guard!). We had a frank and honest discussion about how their answers could be improved, & what their strong and weak points were. This approach left me with a very positive impression, as they were obviously very serious about finding a role & improving their chances to find work. Less than a week later, I found them long-term employment in the role of their dreams!

- Be yourself!
Don’t go to interviews trying to be someone you are not, as most interviewers will employ techniques which will include the clarification of certain points, as well as behavioural techniques that are designed to pick up on any inconsistencies. and this is not looked upon favourably. In today’s job market, employers are looking for someone who will fit well into their team - and for this reason, it is important to be as honest as you can, especially when it comes to your abilities and expectations, as there is nothing worse on a resume than being employed for a brief period, only to be terminated as a result of a misrepresentation during the selection process. It is better for both parties to be upfront about all aspects in order to ensure the right match is found for everybody.

Thanks to K.P. for her input. Read on to our other posts below and keep checking back for more help in your search for teen jobs.

Applying to a Teen Job Finder Listing by Email - the Right Way

Posted on 28-07-08, under Teen Job Finder. No Comments

Don’t blow your chances of getting the job through a teen job finder site by sending an email that looks like it was written by a 7 year old. Since 1993 I’ve hired thousands of people, and I can’t tell you how many emails I’ve received from people (who were supposed to be trying to impress me) that just looked awful and made me immediately decide not to even bother calling them in for an interview.

First and foremost, keep the subject simple. Suitable examples that will work are:

> Job Inquiry
> Job Application
> Resume of John Smith
> Please review my resume

I personally like the first one.

Next, make sure the reader can easily see how to contact you by phone, email, and mail if they want to follow up with you. Do this by posting your contact information in the form of an “address block” at the top of the email. Example:

John Smith
123 Main Street
Woodstock, GA 30189
Cell Phone: 555.555.5555
Home Phone: 555.555.5556
Email: JSmith@xyzmail.com

Open with a respectful greeting like Dear Mr. Jones or Dear Ms. O’Hare. If you don’t know the name of the recipient use Dear Hiring Executive or To Whom it may concern.

Keep the main text of your message short, simple, and professional. For example:

“Please consider me for the Beach Lifeguard position you posted on teenjobfinder.net. My resume is attached for your review and I am available to interview at your convenience.”

Don’t waste time saying stuff like, “Hi my name is” or “I am looking for a job” or “My mom says you should hire me”. Remember, this person is probably reading through a whole bunch of emails to find their new employee. They will appreciate you getting to the point and not wasting their time with unnecessary words for them to read.

Close with a respectful closing. Sincerely, Thank you, Best wishes, and Signed, are all classics that never go out of style.

Then put your first and last name again. (It’s not necessary to put your full, legal, birth name like John Wilhelm Rockefeller Smith the 14th. Just put the name you go by, like John Smith.)

At the bottom, put your phone number (the best one to use) under your name again.

As I’ve stated in other posts, if you have a weird or wacky email address, change it. Hiring managers are more likely to open an email from JSmith@xyzmail.com than from skateboardninja@xyzmail.com.

Also, DO NOT use crazy fonts and colors. Stick with a basic font like Arial or Times New Roman. Use black text and a white background.

And finally, as I will reiterate in many of my posts on this blog, spell check, spell check, spell check, spell check, spell check, spell check, spell check, spell check, proofread three times, have someone else proofread it for you, and then spell check again! It’s easy and will save you from looking stupid to the person you want to give you a job.

So here’s how the finished email should look.

John Smith
123 Main Street
Woodstock, GA 30189
Cell Phone: 555.555.5555
Home Phone: 555.555.5556
Email: JSmith@xyzmail.com

Dear Hiring Executive,

Please consider me for the Beach Lifeguard position you posted on teenjobfinder.net. My resume is attached for your review and I am available to interview at your convenience.

Thank you,
John Smith
555.555.5555

REMEMBER TO ATTACH YOUR RESUME BEFORE YOU HIT SEND!!

Click here for tips on putting together the ideal Teen Job Finder Resume or go to our home page at Teen Job Finder.

Teen Job Finder Age Limits and Legal Restrictions

Posted on 28-07-08, under Teen Job Finder. Comments (1)

In the United States, the Federal Department of Labor does not allow kids under the age of 14 to work as employees (except in very rare cases – like actors). The Department of Labor also puts restrictions on what kinds of jobs workers who are 14 and 15 years of age are allowed to have. If you are 14 or 15 it is illegal for any company (even those using teen job finder services) to hire you to work in any of the following jobs:

> manufacturing
> processing manufactured goods
> mining
> processing mined resources
> operating or tending a hoisting apparatus (crane, forklift, or any tool or machine that lifts things or people)
> operating power-driven machinery other than office machines
> operating motor vehicles
> serving as a helper on any motor vehicles
> serving as a public messenger

And you’ve got to be at least 18 years old to work in:
> transportation of people or property by rail, highway, air, water, pipeline, or other means
> warehousing and storage
> communications and public utilities
> construction (including demolition and repair)
*** 16 and 17 year old teens can work for companies that do these last 4 as long as they are restricted to office work, ticket sales, ticket taking, or other inside sales type work.

This is all for your protection. I’ve personally worked in several of these types of jobs and they are dangerous and just plain hard.

If you find a company using a Teen Job Finder site to recruit for one of these types of jobs you should report the job listing to the webmaster; and you should definitely not apply for it.

America has come a long way since the days when young children worked 14 hour days in dangerous jobs with abusive bosses for pennies per day. Most employers are decent and will look out for your well-being. But there are still companies out there that will try to get away with using you to do something difficult and dangerous for a low wage. Having read this, you now know more than most of the bosses you will ever have.

So just be cautious, be on the lookout while surfing the teen job finder sites, and enjoy a nice safe job while you’re young. There will be plenty of time to get your pinky-toe blown off by a nail-gun when you’re older.

For the URLS of 4 of the best websites for finding jobs for teenagers click on Teen Job Finder or visit our home page http://teenjobfinder.net/.

Should a Teen Job Finder Have a Resume? And How Should it Look?

Posted on 24-07-08, under Teen Job Finder. No Comments

For the most part, companies using a teen job finder service to recruit workers are not going to expect you to have a resume. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have one. Putting together a basic, clean, well organized resume will make you stand out from the competition (since very few entry level employees have one). And it will greatly increase your chances of getting the job through a teen job finder site.

> On your teen job finder resume, don’t use crazy fonts and colors. Stick with Arial or Times New Roman and black & white.

> If you have a weird or wacky email address change it to something simple, basic, and professional. The person reviewing your teen job finder profile will notice.

> Make sure the greeting on your voicemail is basic, simple, and professional. If a potential employer spots you on a teen job finder site, and calls to ask you in for an interview, you don’t want them to be turned off or offended by your goofy voicemail recording.

> Don’t try to be funny on your resume. While most people appreciate humor, it is almost universally inappropriate when applying for a job. Show respect for the person you’re applying to by taking the teen job finder process seriously.

> Don’t lie on your resume. Having reviewed thousands of resumes in my career, I can tell you it’s easy to spot a liar. And liars don’t make it very far. Just be honest.

> Spell Check! Spell Check! Spell Check! Proofread! Proofread! Proofread! Then Spell Check Again! - Spelling mistakes, using the wrong words, grammar mistakes, and general errors on your teen job finder resume are bad news. This lack of attention to detail on a document as important as your resume makes a potential employer wonder what details you’ll overlook and what mistakes you’ll make while you’re on the job. Carefully review your resume, and have someone else review it too, before you submit it to any teen job finder listings.

> When an employer picks you from a teen job finder site, they’ll either call you or email you. Reply as soon as possible and, if you have to leave them a message, be polite, professional, and be sure to clearly leave your full name and telephone number. (Repeat the number twice to be sure it’s not garbled on the recording.)

Your resume for teen job finder sites should look something like this. (Obviously, you should change the details to match yours.):

For more help on preparing to land a job, click on Teen Job Finder to visit our home page.

Why Would An Employer Hire YOU from a Teen Job Finder Site? And What Do They Want From YOU?

Posted on 22-07-08, under Teen Job Finder. No Comments

As a teen job finder or seeker you’re going to need to understand that, in order to succeed, you have to offer something of value to the company that hires you. No company, that I know of, wants to just give people a paycheck for doing nothing or hanging around and goofing off. So think about what you can do that will be worth money to the employers posting jobs on the teen job finder sites.

Are you well spoken and well groomed with an excellent personality that will impress customers, make them happy, and create an experience that makes them want to come back and spend more money? The teen job finder employers want to know this.

Do you have a specific skill like typing, web design, taking care of children, repairing bicycles, decorating cakes, data entry, creating spreadsheets, dancing, singing, rappelling, white water rafting, or something else? Make sure you point this out to the employers listed on the teen job finder sites.

Are you certified for something special like being a lifeguard, scuba-diving, operating special machines or tools, or more? A special certification like this moves you up in the ranking on the teen job finder sites.

Are you good at cleaning? Almost all jobs require some kind of cleaning. From grocery baggers to bank vice presidents, we all have to keep a clean work space or it will hurt our job performance. So become a neat-freak and get good at it. It will help you move up in your job and teen job finders want to know that you understand this, so tell them.

Companies using a teen job finder resource want you to have energy, a nice happy personality, a positive attitude, and a willingness to get your hands dirty (when necessary). They also want you to show up on-time (not 2 minutes late), be ready to work (it’s no good if you’re on-time but then it takes you 15 minutes to put on your uniform – come ready), and work your full shift (too many employees find some reason to leave a few minutes early – trust me, the boss notices and those folks will not be getting a raise any time soon).

If you can demonstrate, up-front, that you understand these things and that by investing money in you the teen job finder company will improve their business, then you will get the job. And if you remember these things and put them into action on the job, then you will be more successful, make more money, and be happier with your job.

Check out our home page for more on Teen Job Finder.

Four of the Best Teen Job Finder Websites for You to Check Out

Posted on 20-07-08, under Teen Job Finder, Teen Job Finder Websites. No Comments

For a teenager who needs to get a job, trying to figure out where to start can be a bit overwhelming. You could, of course, get the standard job as a fry-cook or hamburger flipper. But if that’s not the route you want to go, where do you turn? How do teens go about finding a job that’s fun, cool, and builds great experience for a future career? Are there specialized, online teen job finder sites that can help?

Fortunately there are several resources available to help teen job seekers find just the right position. We’ll start off with these four teen job finder sites and add more as we research them to find the best. We’ve logged on and reviewed each of the four teen job finder sites listed below and we feel confident these will excite you and get you off to a good start. Just plug the address of the one you want into your web browser and off you go! Good luck!

StudentJobs.gov - This U.S. Government operated teen job finder site helps students create a resume and then search and apply for government jobs.

CoolWorks.com - Use this teen job finder to locate work at a resort, an amusement park, a state park, a camp, a beach and lots of other cool places. Navigate to this teen job finder website, select the category of job you’re interested in, scroll through the options, and apply straight from your computer!

Teens4Hire.org - Teens between the ages of 14 and 19 can logon to this teen job finder site, create a personalized profile (like an online resume), and then search & apply for thousands of jobs that are geared toward teenagers.

SnagAJob.com - This teen job finder site bills itself as the number one source for part-time and hourly jobs. They have more than 100,000 jobs listed from places like Bed Bath & Beyond, The Home Depot, Hyatt Hotels, AMC Theaters, and more.

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