1. By: Mrs. Tiffany Stonecipher

2. * 1. Laws Restrict * The kind of work teens do * When teens work * 2. Refer to Alabama Child Labor Laws * Certificate I – 14/15 year olds * Certificate II – 16/17 year olds

3. * Babysitting * Pet Sitting * Yard Work * Household Chores * Errands * Tutoring

4. * Cashier * Fast Food * Lawn Maintenance * Lifeguard * Office Assistant

5. * What would you like to do? * Where would you like to work? * Consider Advantages/Disadvantages * Be realistic

6. * Personal Info (Name, Address, Phone #) * School Info (Name, Dates Attended) * Classes, honors * Activities, hobbies * References * Volunteer Work * Clubs

7. * Fill Out Completely * Accurately * Sign and Date * Relax, Take Your Time! * Be Honest * If Possible: Take Home/Bring Back with Resume

8. * Be Realistic * May Not Start at Ideal Job or Employer * Keep Options Open * Dress Nicely, Not Flashy, even when picking up an application * Include Resume with Application * Include school, club(s), and other activities on your resume

9. * Be ready to talk about yourself or employer when you stop in * Never state objective as “making money” * State what you will learn from job, do for employer * Never just leave application, SEE MANAGER * If Manager isn’t in, politely ask to come back

10. * Practice answering questions about yourself before interview * Research the employer, job duties * Talk about what you can do for the employer * Don’t be shy, but keep answers brief * Show interest * Be ready to ask questions about job/company

11. * If asked about your faults, talk about something that can also be positive * Be calm, watch facial expressions and gestures * Look interviewer in the eyes * If uncomfortable, look at forehead (they can’t tell it’s not their eyes) * Thank people for interview * Follow up a few days later

12. * Be persistent * Don’t become discouraged * Learn from each contact, application, and interview