Applying for first job, 16 years old?

Question

i want to know what exactly i would need to do.

i would like to work at store at our mall,

which include like pacsun, ae, aeropostle, buckle, champs, foot locker, etc.

i would also like to work like at best buy.

what would i do, just walk into the stores and ask for an application?

yeahhh,

and would these jobs be good, for a high school student?

Answer 1

Yes, ask for an application. Make sure you look "the part" each time you go in - asking for an application, submitting an application & interviewing.

Answer 2

At best buy you have to be 18 to be able to get a job, same goes with circuit city and those high end retail places. At the mall should be perfect for you. Most of the places have online applications, but if not then you can go to the store and ask.

Answer 3

You dress up nice, look presentable, and go ask for an application. Be completely polite, fill it out in the store, and wait a few days. Call them after waiting or go back to the store and ask if they've had a chance to look over your application.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Most places are really flexible with high school students...and yes, generally you can just walk into a store and ask a store clerk if they're hiring, and if so "can I please have an application.  Make sure you fill out your application well, don't scribble things out...use white out for mistakes, some places will throw it away if it looks sloppy.  And make sure you also go into the stores looking proffesional...dress up a little.  It leaves a better first impression, some places will actually offer you an interview immediately if you look like someone they'd want to hire.  And make sure that after you hand in your applications, you wait two or three days, and if you haven't heard anything back, call the store, and tell them that you've handed in an application, and you wanted to check with the hiring manager to see if he/she has had a chance to review yours.  Most managers like to see that you really want the job enough to call them back.

Answer 5

Always take a resume with you whenever you approach the staff in any store about a job. In retail things often move quickly and managers don't want to have to review applications and advertise every time they need extra staff. If you are told that there are no positions open, then request that the employee give the manager the copy of your resume. Most managers I know will keep them in a folder and when they need a new employee they will grab the folder and ring around for interviews if people are still interested.

I work in Consumer Electronics, in industry that, from experience, has a reasonably high staff turnover. We have completely abolished the need for applications within the business because they are often quite pointless. If the manager can't determine from the prospective employees resume what position a person is looking for then it is absolutely pointless.

I advise that for every single place you apply that you revise your resume. A lot of people just use a generic resume. However, if you revise your resume for every job you apply for you are guaranteed to be more noticed. It is also important to research the company you want to work for when writing your resume. Try and use words that instill the companies core values that are listed on their website. It is also important to include a brief description of the job you are looking for in an application letter which should be attached to the front of your resume (paperclips are best as staples are a tad permanent). Although you may be looking for a job which is not what you are looking for can be one of the most depressing things in life, even if you are only working weekends or nights. A manager will know whether what you want matches the position he is trying to fill and will base his decision on this description.

If you are lucky enough to get an interview, which you should be after handing out all your resumes, then there are a few things to remember. If it is a group interview then be prepared to get on with the others and make quick friends, be happy and pleasant. Group interviews are used by managers to judge performance in groups as well as narrow down their final choice for a position. These occur in most larger stores where there are multiple positions available at once and generally involve problem-solving and brain storming exercises. Most places however will only do a one-on-one interview.

These interviews are very nerve racking. They normally involve you speaking to a Manager and Assistant Manager or people of similar positions (sometimes even regional HR managers do these). But it is important to always maintain your nerve and always act positive and pleasant but professional. If somebody makes a joke - laugh and enjoy yourself. It is important to take a copy of your Resume and any academic documents and certificates proving anything outlined on your resume. Best to organise them in a folder and memorise their positions. Your interviewer will ask you a series of corny questions including the good old "Where do you want to be in 3 years?". When answering questions always be brief and concise but accurate and answering as if you will be working for the company forever. Refer to your folder of certificates and documents when necessary. There are a few regular questons that employers will ask including:

"Where do you want ot be in 3 years?"

"Why do you want to work for our company?"

"What can you bring to our team?"

"What would you say are your flaws?"

Even if these are not exact there will be questions along similar lines and it is important to know what to say before you go into the interview. Try and be as honest as possible. If they ask about your flaws tell them truthfully (provided its not illegal or something that you really shouldn't tell an employer) and make it seem like your flaw is actually of some benefit to the company. For example my big flaw is poor time management and when asked this I answer something like "I would have to say it would be my poor time management skills, once I get started on something I can't be distracted until its finished and I often end up spending alot of time doing things properly than just quickly flying through them."

Thats all the advice I can really give.

I hope that helps somewhat.  

Answer 6

yes they are and good luck

its hard now a days since the eco is crushed but keep your head up

Answer 7

Yes, just walk up to whoever runs the cash resistor, and say, "I'd like to get an application" He or she will hand you one, fill it out and bring it back. And wait for a phone call.

Answer 8

i didnt even need to apply for mine :]

im 16 n i worked at an optometrist office...but yeah those sound like good jobs

(i would go for abercrombie :]  )

Answer 9

best buy does it online at there stores,just go and apply... and yes just go up and ask for an application

Answer 10

i found that working at a theater is the best just to have in high school, they pay decent, you get to see movies for free, you get to see movies the day before they actually come out in theaters, free food, and you get to bring a friend to. works great if your dating someone. alot of applications on any job is done online these days so just go to there website and look at the careers section, then just go up to the place you applied at and ask to talk to a manager, then let them know you applied and it said they was hiring. alot of times you can get the job right there

Answer 11

These jobs are fine. First create a resume, then go in and ask for an application. Give them your resume, so it shows that you are prepared. Get hours that are good, so that it doesn't interfere with school.  

Answer 12

I got a job taking my sister on dates. It was so hot. I would dance with her and take her on s**y cruises. Very romantic