Teenagers across the country are out of school and looking for jobs. If you are a teen that is seeking a job in today’s market, your competition is fierce. Every little detail of your job search is important, and applying for a job online is certainly an important part of the process. As a teen, it is especially important that you find ways to make yourself stand out. This is especially true on those online applications, because a potential employer can not see your winning personality.
The first step to applying for a job online is to prepare beforehand. You need to sit down and type out a solid resume. A great resume is impressive in any situation and particularly so for a teenager seeking employment. It shows that you are a go getter, and that you are willing to go the extra mile to get the job. This tells your potential employers a lot about what you might do as an employee.
Once you have your resume in order, then you will want to go to the online website where the applications are taken. Keep in mind that every single step in the online application process is important, and you can not skip anything. Do not leave anything blank on the online application. If you do, many of the systems will kick your application out of the running.
Read every part of the application carefully. If they suggest viewing a video before moving forward, then you should go and do it. No matter how boring those videos are, they often contain important information you will need later in the application process. Go ahead and watch them to be sure.
Next, remember that the online application process is not nearly as fast as the walk in method. If you are forced to apply online, give the company at least a week to contact you. If they do not, then consider contacting the manager of the store. Sometimes this will get you an interview at least, and then you can win them over with your in person skills. Never send an inquiry via email.
Applying online is much the same as applying in person via a written application. Read the application carefully, make sure you leave nothing blank, and follow up if you hear nothing. If you do these things, then you will likely find a great teen job this summer.
I don’t really agree with the statement “Never send an inquiry via email” because we found out that some employers ask job applicants to do so. However, I strongly agree with being prepared before submitting online application because most of the online application could not be edited once submitted.
Regards,
Michael West
Find jobs for 15 year olds and above age at HireTeen
Comment by Jobs for Teenagers — October 6, 2009 @ 9:31 am