How to…

…get that job you need!

What you will need:

• A resume
• A nice outfit
• Confidence
• A good attitude
• Prepared answers/questions

What you will do:

1. When getting ready for an interview, keep in mind that the employer is expecting a teens to present himself or herself just like a professional candidate interviewing for a job. What this means to you: don’t wear anything that wouldn’t want an adult to see in! Girls should be well-covered (no short-shorts or spaghetti straps), and guys should be neat and put together.
2. Bring as much information with you as possible. This definitely includes a completed job application, but a resume and references are also recommended. References should be respectable adults that aren’t family! This type of information will impress employers because it shows them the candidate is prepared.
3.  Be on time to your interview, and be prepared to answer any questions. The employer will want to know days and hours you can work, so make sure to know your schedule. Also, if you have questions of your own, don’t be afraid to ask! Your manager will be pleased to see that you can communicate and voice concerns.
4. Be confident! As long as you are able to follow all the previous steps, you will be in a great position for an interview. Follow that with a confident, friendly attitude, and you will be sure to impress!

What you will end up with:

If you follow all of these steps, you should land that perfect summer job! Instead of digging around in the couch for change, you’ll be ready for anything that comes up this summer!

– By Ashlyn Miller
RT staff reporter