Never had job, 19 yrs old, need advice

Pratice, pratice, pratice. And go see a career counselor.

Dress nice, sit up straight, prepare heavily. Be confident in your experiences and it won't be a problem.

You could try to get a job that doesn't require an interview, or at least a formal one. Those kinds of jobs would probably be suited for you anyway, as it would be your first.

Dress nice, sit up straight, prepare heavily. Be confident in your experiences and it won't be a problem.

You could try to get a job that doesn't require an interview, or at least a formal one. Those kinds of jobs would probably be suited for you anyway, as it would be your first.

wallymartin

What kind of jobs dont require an interview ??

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Dress nice, sit up straight, prepare heavily. Be confident in your experiences and it won't be a problem.

You could try to get a job that doesn't require an interview, or at least a formal one. Those kinds of jobs would probably be suited for you anyway, as it would be your first.

nooblet69

What kind of jobs dont require an interview ??

Retail or restaurant work spring to mind. They really just have a brief "Are you a felon or otherwise highly objectionable" interview.

[QUOTE="nooblet69"][QUOTE="wallymartin"]

Dress nice, sit up straight, prepare heavily. Be confident in your experiences and it won't be a problem.

You could try to get a job that doesn't require an interview, or at least a formal one. Those kinds of jobs would probably be suited for you anyway, as it would be your first.

rsiedelmann

What kind of jobs dont require an interview ??

Retail or restaurant work spring to mind. They really just have a brief "Are you a felon or otherwise highly objectionable" interview.

Exactly. Those interviews usually wouldn't go any deeper than "Can we trust you not to steal from us?" and "Can you carry this tray?" Nothing to be nervous about.

go to job interviews for jobs you do not care about at all.. just to be comfortable at it because you dont give a damm if you get the job or not. practice for the real thing :)

go to job interviews for jobs you do not care about at all.. just to be comfortable at it because you dont give a damm if you get the job or not. practice for the real thing :)

comp_atkins

Yeah, good idea bro. Practice makes perfect :).

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go to job interviews for jobs you do not care about at all.. just to be comfortable at it because you dont give a damm if you get the job or not. practice for the real thing :)

nooblet69

Yeah, good idea bro. Practice makes perfect :).

as the great ronny b once said "when you dont care, you are your most powerful"

go to job interviews for jobs you do not care about at all.. just to be comfortable at it because you dont give a damm if you get the job or not. practice for the real thing :)

comp_atkins

That's actually a good idea. Just go to 1 or 2 crap job interviews and note the type of questions they ask and before you know it you'll be pro.

go to job interviews for jobs you do not care about at all.. just to be comfortable at it because you dont give a damm if you get the job or not. practice for the real thing :)

comp_atkins

ive heard that one before and it sounds like a good idea.

Hello, guys I am 19 years old and have never had a job and have just done a bunch of community service. I have been in college for a few months now but I really need to get a job and stop leeching off my parents. I am kind of a shy person by nature and get kind of nervice on interviews despite how hard I try not to get nervice. Anyone have any advice for me on how to present myself in interviews ? Ty for any input :). nooblet69

I've had 11 jobs before I joined the service (first one at 14) so I do have some advice for you. If your in college, I'm assuming that you'll be getting a "dead-end job" for some money (i.e. walmart, a grocery store, etc). If that's the case, the advice is simple:

1: Keep your availability as open as possible. The more open your availability, the better your chances of getting hired. You can always change your availability after you get hired.

2: On the application, it will most likely ask you for what salary you're looking for. Put in minimum wage. Every workplace has a minimum they pay employees, you just want to make sure you don't ask too high. Pay raises are regular at these types of jobs.

3: During the interview, maintain eye contact with your boss. Be polite, remember to smile, and speak loudly and clearly.

4: If you put in an application, wait 7 days. If you don't hear back from them, call them. Say "I don't want to sound impatient, but I returned an employment application last week and I just wanted to make sure it got into the right hands." EVERY job I've had required me to call back. It shows you're interested.

As for your social skills, they will improve through your job, trust me.

[QUOTE="nooblet69"]Hello, guys I am 19 years old and have never had a job and have just done a bunch of community service. I have been in college for a few months now but I really need to get a job and stop leeching off my parents. I am kind of a shy person by nature and get kind of nervice on interviews despite how hard I try not to get nervice. Anyone have any advice for me on how to present myself in interviews ? Ty for any input :). RiSkyBiZ-13

I've had 11 jobs before I joined the service (first one at 14) so I do have some advice for you. If your in college, I'm assuming that you'll be getting a "dead-end job" for some money (i.e. walmart, a grocery store, etc). If that's the case, the advice is simple:

1: Keep your availability as open as possible. The more open your availability, the better your chances of getting hired. You can always change your availability after you get hired.

2: On the application, it will most likely ask you for what salary you're looking for. Put in minimum wage. Every workplace has a minimum they pay employees, you just want to make sure you don't ask too high. Pay raises are regular at these types of jobs.

3: During the interview, maintain eye contact with your boss. Be polite, remember to smile, and speak loudly and clearly.

4: If you put in an application, wait 7 days. If you don't hear back from them, call them. Say "I don't want to sound impatient, but I returned an employment application last week and I just wanted to make sure it got into the right hands." EVERY job I've had required me to call back. It shows you're interested.

As for your social skills, they will improve through your job, trust me.

Thanks for the advice, dude. I have been doing a few things opposite of what you put there and I guess I better change them =/.