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with summer at our fingertips<\/a>, it\u2019s that time to be seeking out summer jobs and, if you\u2019re a senior, earning some money pre-college. that being said, if you\u2019re unfamiliar with it, the path to employment can be a bit tricky to navigate. below is a step-by-step walk through of what to generally be prepared for.<\/p>\n

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1. make a resume<\/h2>\n

this is a huge must-do at one point or another. a resume should be a one-page representation of what you have accomplished thus far in your high school career. in general, you want to include sections for academics, work\/internship experience, extracurriculars<\/a> (or volunteer experience), and relevant awards\/honors. order the listed activities within each section by date \u2013 the most recent at the top. there isn\u2019t necessarily one right way to do a resume. so long as it concisely showcases your strengths in a reader-friendly manner, you\u2019re headed in the right direction.
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2. visit businesses<\/h2>\n

once you have a resume that you feel good about, it\u2019s beneficial to personally visit the stores, restaurants, or businesses that you are interested in applying to. it\u2019s advisable to go during the slower hours of the day so that an employee can afford to spend time attending to a non-customer. be sure to bring your resumes with you. it has been my experience that the majority of workers that you talk to at the register or front desk are incredibly helpful and friendly.<\/p>\n

inquire about if they are hiring for summer; unless they are managers, there is a decent chance that these employees will not know. if that\u2019s the case, ask if they have an application on hand that you can fill out, and mention that you have a resume to leave behind. many businesses will have an application there and, if not, they will direct you towards their application online.
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3. fill out applications<\/h2>\n

the applications themselves are the most fundamental part of the job-searching process. they can take anywhere from 10 to 40 minutes to fill out, but generally ask for the same kinds of things: your level of education, your weekly availability, your previous employment, and any professional (and sometimes personal) references that you can provide (usually up to three). in addition to this, some places may want you to list what your desired salary is.<\/p>\n

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applications can seem strangely difficult \u2013 especially when you haven\u2019t previously had the kinds of jobs that fit with their requirements. in other words, it\u2019s a tad tricky pursuing a position at a coffee shop with no prior experience in the food service industry. however, it\u2019s important to realize that businesses are often accustomed to taking on and training fresh faces. you also more respectable qualities that can carry over into the work force than you probably realize; playing a sport, for example, demonstrates dedication and willingness to be a successful member of a team.<\/p>\n

as mentioned previously, a fair number of companies now have their applications online. (warning: it isn\u2019t unheard of for a company to want both a digital and hard copy.) when searching on a specific website, there is almost always a \u201ccareers\u201d tab with the employment form and next steps listed.
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4. follow up<\/h2>\n

after you send that initial application, it\u2019s really easy to get antsy. when are they going to look at it? why haven\u2019t they gotten back to me? should i just take their silence as a \u201cno\u201d and move on? first things first, give businesses a good week, week and a half, even two weeks to glance over your resume, application, and information. they\u2019re busy making a living, and \u2013 don\u2019t be offended \u2013 you\u2019re probably not their highest priority. but, once you are in that 7-14 day threshold, don\u2019t be afraid to give that business a phone call (they\u2019re harder to ignore than emails). all you need to say is, \u201chi, my name is [your name here], and i wanted to check up on an application i dropped off [however many days] ago.\u201d if they can\u2019t give you a direct answer on the spot, they will guide you towards someone who can, or else provide a clearer time frame of when you will hear back.<\/p>\n

in other instances, you<\/em> will be followed up with<\/em>. most businesses prefer to call you rather than email (again \u2013 harder to ignore), and if you\u2019re in school (which tends to happen a lot when they reach out\u2026), they\u2019ll leave behind a voicemail. for the most part, it will pertain to setting up a time to sit down and, well, interview you. be professional and collected as you respond, and then quickly get to marking your calendar!
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5. interview<\/h2>\n

every company chooses to conduct their interviews a little bit differently. some prefer over the phone. others are strictly in person. they can last anywhere from ten minutes to an hour plus. it could be just you, or you with several other potential candidates. no matter what, though, be confident in what you bring to the table. it\u2019s important for the employer to like you, but (just as it is with picking colleges), it\u2019s also crucial that you like the employer \u2013 or, at least, the job he or she is hiring for.<\/p>\n

when in doubt, it\u2019s better to over dress, and remember the importance of a firm handshake and good eye contact. be comfortable talking about your strengths ahead of time, but also be well versed in your weaknesses; employers like to ask questions about when you\u2019ve failed or what your greatest flaw is. similarly, there may be a few case questions, hypothetical situations that they\u2019ll bring up and then ask you how you\u2019d respond. (\u201ca customer accuses you of making his drink wrong. what do you do?\u201d type of a thing.) just stay relaxed, stay positive, and it\u2019ll be over before you know it.<\/p>\n

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