15 year old looking for a job?

Question

Ok, so i am 15 years old looking for a job from a large company. (McDonald's, Wal-Mart, etc.) Anybody have any past success on getting a job at a place like that?

Please give detail.

Answer 1

15 is usually too young, although Fast Food places that do hire 15 yearolds only let you do register, since you can't operate machinery or handle food until your 16.

Answer 2

1. at 15 you can not be picky, legally you can do many different jobs but most employers will not hire you because many at your age lack maturity, work-ethic and job-skills. fast-food and grocery stores are some of the best places to learn the skills that will translate to better jobs as you get older. restaurants and grocery stores are usually the best options for minors under 16 because they find it easier to work within the labor guidelines for that age group.

2.at 15 there are limits on when and how much you can work. most companies have their own policies concerning the hiring of minors so the only way to know about individual businesses is to apply.

3. since you are young and inexperienced the first impression you make is critical. be sure when you go to apply that you are dressed appropriately that you go when the business is slow and ask for a manager, introduce yourself and politely ask for an application and the appropriate time to bring it back. you must have great references so talk to coaches, teachers, clergy, friends parents, anyone you have done casual labor for or places you have volunteered. make sure you ask them if you may use them for a reference and get current contact information for them.

4. for info about hours you can work, work permit, job suggestions, interview information etcetera go to: http://www.youthrules.dol.gov

there are links for each state with info for employers, educators, parents and TEENS

5. at 14 or older you can work in an:

office,

grocery store,

retail store,

restaurant,

lodging facilities,

movie theater,

baseball park,

municipal parks(city or county),

amusement park, or

gasoline service station just to name a few……………….

6. some businesses that do hire 14 and 15 year old employees include:

McDonald's, Burger King, Chic-Fil-A, Sonic, Krogers, Publix, Stop & Shop, Hardee's, Dollar Store, Target

7. IF you really want a job you will realize that any job is what you make of it and when you are under 18 and the economy is as bad for employment as it is now ANY job is a GOOD JOB.

Answer 3

baby sit, dog sit, offer to walk dogs, garage sale, mow lawns, sell lemonade, clean houses,clean garages,pull weeds,ebay, a dishwasher at a restaurant(some do hire), paper route,wash inside and clean outside of cars, some fast food places hire, make crafts and sell them house to house.

There are many opportunities, just find something you like to do and go from there. Im 14 and I started trying to make money a few months ago. I like to excercise, so I decided to mow lawns for neighbors(its not neccessarily something that I liKe to do though) But I do like to sell things, and I often do garage sales. Just find something you like and work hard at it, if you work hard you will do well. I now have around 1,600 dollars. just put yourself out there, I also recently offered to babysit a kid next door, and dogsit for 2 neighbors if they ever need me too. Good Luck!!

Answer 4

Look around, i am sure you can find one, i am trying to find out about dunkin donuts. She could also know somebody. I worked at a horse stables for a while, when i was 14, and they weren't hireing, and the youngest person there besides me, that worked there, was in his high 20's. So yea. The mcdonalds by me use to hire at 14, but as i got older, it raised. I was planning on working there for money for a car, and college, but when i turned 13 the age raised, now i am 16, and need a job.