1. Considerations for Obtaining a Job
Teenage Techniques

2. Personal Considerations:
When looking for a job you should think of…
Skills you have to offer (learned/trained)
Abilities you have to contribute (natural)
Is job a good fit for who you are?
Are you outgoing?
Are you shy?
Do you simply need the money?
Learning Goal: understand & consider other factors before selecting a job

3. Practical Considerations:
Hours/Days you are able to work
Schedule
School Work
Other Family Members
Transportation
Are you driving yet?
Can someone drive you?
Will you have to pay for gasoline?
Learning Goal: understand & consider other factors before selecting a job

4. Professional Considerations:
Is this job a good fit for who you are?
Is this job going to contribute to who you might want to be?
Can you make a commitment?
You should do your absolute best to NOT be a job hopper. It looks bad to other employers if you cannot or choose not to hang on to your position.
Learning Goal: understand & consider other factors before selecting a job

5. Small Group Discussion:
Which one of the personal, practical, or professional considerations do you think is most important to you?

6. Preparing for the Job Hunt
Get a list of places to apply
Be well groomed and well dressed
Bring a pen
Have a list of references/contacts in case they give you an application to fill out
Prepare for “no”
What’s the worst they could say to you…
What would you say back?
Learning Goal: understand & consider other factors before selecting a job

7. Typical Jobs for Teens Household chores/Cleaning
Errands
Homework help/Tutoring
Cashier
Child Care Assistant
Fast Food/Restaurant
Department Store Sales
Hospitability – hotels, resorts
Lifeguard
Lawn/Yard Maintenance
Office Assistant / Receptionists
Camp Counselors
Newspaper Delivery

8. Where to Check for Jobs Word of Mouth
Parents
Relatives
Neighbors you KNOW
Newspaper/Online Help Wanted Section
Walk around town / mall looking for signs in windows
Friends who have jobs
Online Specific Websites (i.e.
Not every place that is hiring advertises, so if you are interested in working somewhere, don’t be afraid to ask to speak to a manager or supervisor
Learning Goal: understand & consider other factors before selecting a job

9. Career Vocabulary Hours: Pay type: Wage:
Part-time: usually less than 30 hours a week
Full-time: usually 40 hours per week
Pay type:
Hourly: you get paid a set amount per hour
Salary: you get paid a set amount no matter how much you work
Benefits/Drawbacks of each?
Wage:
The amount of money you receive per hour
Competitive: a wage that is comparable to similar jobs in other locations.

10. Career Vocabulary (con’d)
Job Description:
What exactly you will be doing while on the job (e.g. sweeping the floors, reshelving returned items, greeting customers, etc.)
Job Requirements/Skills:
What you should be able to do in order to perform the job effectively (e.g. lift 30 lbs, stand for long periods of time, have good customer service skills, etc.)
Benefits:
What you receive as a perk/addition to your pay (e.g. medical/dental benefits, free food after working a certain number of hours, discounts on merchandise, etc.)

11. Wrapping it up…
Tell your neighbor 3 things you personally would need to consider when thinking about looking for a job.
Learning Goal: understand & consider other factors before selecting a job