Your interview clothing should be tasteful and conservative
Prepare a resume. Although many part-time or temporary jobs don’t require one, having a resume might help you stand out in the crowd. Include your school experiences or other activities that make you a good fi t for the job for which you’re applying. You can refer to online worksheets to help you create a nicely formatted resume.
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Plan your wardrobe. Dressing for success if you’re a teen is not as formal as it might be for an adult, but you want to have that positive edge on the other applicants. Your clothes should be tasteful and conservative. Avoid trendy items or jewelry. You want to be memo- rable in a good way — not because the interviewer couldn’t stop looking at the super-oversized watch you wore!
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Remind your teen to take every job seriously and to always be a good employee
Do your research. Learn as much as you can about the company and/ or job you are seeking. It’s also important to consider your career interests. If you think you may want to go into the health care fi eld, looking into jobs that require caring for people may help you under- stand what it’s like and whether you’re passionate about pursuing it. It will also help you meet people in that fi eld who can share real-life stories that might be useful in determining the best colleges to apply to or how to shape your academics to support a certain career.
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Practice what you will say in the interview. Think about why you are the best candidate for the job, and then practice how you would deliver that mes- sage. You want to promote yourself with- out putting down others. Have examples of what you have studied or experienced that will make you an ideal fi t for that particular team or agency.
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Plan your strategy. You have your resume, job pitch and outfi t ready. Now it’s time to start hitting the road to submit your applications and get ready
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