[Alente]

So perhaps times have changed, My parents have hounded me about getting a job. That was when I had just turned 16.
Here I am 17, applying EVERYWHERE wanting a job!
Ive applied at every restruant and store in fayetteville/hope mills(thats the area I live in, in NC)
How easy was it for everyone to get there first job here? What was the place? Howd you manage getting it? any tips? and can any1 hook me up or tell ways 2 make some money=P
I have no past work history, but Ive done loads of volunteering at shelters/school functions, have good grades, and only thing thats killing me at this moment is no gas money/money to get my license.

[Fox2102]

Find a place you would really like to work at, go in dressed for an interview to get an application, ask to speak with the manager. Then introduce yourself and ask if they are hiring. If they are put in an application and tell them you'll be checking back with them. And then do so.

A good way to save money would be to find cheap transportation to and from work. Bus, walk, bike, or even a motorcycle if you have access to one.

[Alente]

I actually talked 2 the manager of a store after spending 250$ at it, I called back, go in every once and a while. still nothing-_-"

[Mach1dmb!]

Make fliers and offer to shovel people's driveways or watch their house/pets when they go away. Lots of money in that business. Also, have you tried fast food places? Around here, they are always hiring.

[Alente]

Ive tried fast food, no snow here, and Ive tried that before haha.

[BWAL]

Originally Posted by Fox2102 Find a place you would really like to work at, go in dressed for an interview to get an application, ask to speak with the manager. Then introduce yourself and ask if they are hiring. If they are put in an application and tell them you'll be checking back with them. And then do so. A good way to save money would be to find cheap transportation to and from work. Bus, walk, bike, or even a motorcycle if you have access to one.

+1

my first job was at arby's. me and my parents went one night a couple of days after i turned 16. my mom went in to get the food to bring home, and knowing that i was looking for a job, asked the manager if they were hiring. he said yeah and came out to the car where i was at and talked to me and asked if i could come in for an interview the next day lol

[Alente]

Damn you got lucky-_-
Ive asked at mcdonalds, burger king, wendys, taco bell, and pizza hut.

[nicksranger01]

i was given my job by one of my dad's buddies, it was at a bed place kinda boring but good pay (10/hr), only reason i quit is they closed down after 5 years of me working there

[BWAL]

try UPS. i've always heard that they're a great company to work for. they even offer benefits for part time workers, and when it comes to advancement, the sky is the limit

[Alente]

lol Ive got a friend that works at cook out, she picked me up and application and maybe thatll get me somewhere.
Im trying 2 enlist atm so that 200$ a month might help.

[MeMz]

How'd you dress? Hows your haircut? Do you care about working outside instead of inside?

[Durr4456]

I'm glad to say I've never had that problem. I work for my dad when I'm not in school full time doing HVAC controls. Last summer though I worked for a construction company that puts in levees and such. Sometimes gotta take the hard working, sweat your nuts off jobs.

[Alente]

I worked for my grandpa in virginia beach last summer and was doing shingle lifting and heavy construction haha.

[Fox2102]

Originally Posted by Alente I actually talked 2 the manager of a store after spending 250$ at it, I called back, go in every once and a while. still nothing-_-"

With the economy the way it is you can expect that. Keep at it and the managers normally will recognize your persistence and give you an interview eventually. Don't just stick to once place though. Sometimes it just won't happen. I've been trying to get on with this gun store here in alabama but since the owner is an retired cop he usually hires his old cop buddies

[Alente]

That must suck, The manager at zumiez had told me to apply online and I did, just went on now and figured out I never submitted it right so cross your fingers xD

[mustangmaniac95]

I got my first job last January, they put out a memo through my school, so I jumped on that and got the job. Been working there a year, but I want to upgrade my 95 to an 08 GT, so I'm applying somewhere else that pays more. Hopefully I will get that job.
Try Best Buy or Target

[mustangmaniac95]

Originally Posted by BWAL try UPS. i've always heard that they're a great company to work for. they even offer benefits for part time workers, and when it comes to advancement, the sky is the limit

I tried there when I was 16 and they told me I had to be 18 to be part time. Not sure how it is in NC though, doesn't hurt to try

[97S281]

There isn't much for you in Hope Mills. There should be lots of part time work in Fayettville though. God, as many restuarants as they have it shouldn't be that hard. Just make it a point to point out that you have worked before but it was as a volunteer. Remember to smile big and be friendly. Showing a friendly outgoing personality goes along way.

My 17 year old daughter just started her first job with Sheetz in November. when she went on her interview I told her to smile big and give a firm handshake and be as friendly as possible without seeming disingenuine. She came out with the job.

[kyle2002stang!]

there are more options than fast food resturants you know that right? i work in the shop at a ford dealership, not great pay but enough until im done with school. try some repair shops or construction, i have a buddy in highschool who makes $14 an hour working part time at a salvage yard

[LegendEleanor]

Make a really nice resume and include that when you turn in your application. That will automatically put you at the top of the list. Something I've been doing lately is buying stuff at goodwill and putting it on ebay.