You MIGHT be correct, I'm not really sure. Maybe a 14 yearold can be hired for work in the USA. I always thought that a working kid had to be at least 16. But, let's say you're correct. It's up to that manager as to if he wants to hire a 14 yearold. Most 14 yearolds are a liability for a company. I have to say that most managers would hire an older applicant over a 14 yearold. The only way you can get hired is to over impress that manager. I hope you have the discipline and maturity to do that. For starters, make a resume, even if you have not worked before. Create it and tell him what you have done that translates into a skillset that would impress the manager enough to hire you. Also, include school and community activities.
I'm 14! Resume help?
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Lol, uve been doing some reasearch on the government page. That doesnt really matter. That is the minium age. Companies dont have to hire you. Most companies wouldn't hire you until you are 16+. Cause thats when they think people are more responsible. Like big al's i think you need to be 25 to workt here cause of insurance.
Both my kids were able to work summer jobs as 14 year olds at a local water amusement park. Though they did both turn 15 within the summer.
You have too look at the employers point of veiw, a 14 y.o. kid is not going to be a very good prospect, so best you could hope for is just a few hours a week.
You have too look at the employers point of veiw, a 14 y.o. kid is not going to be a very good prospect, so best you could hope for is just a few hours a week.
Benfica;3842605; said:
exactly....its not about the government, its about the companies policy. Im not saying its not illegal to work there, im saying that petsmart wont hire becuase of their policies
L021;3842534; said:
This shows character!!!!!!!
Here you go...
http://www.bigalscanada.com/JobListings/jobs.html
I've heard some good points, and chances are I still won't get a job, but I'd always like to give it a try. Worst comes to worst, I don't get the job and I'll have to apply somewhere else, with a ready resume. If I do, it's only a 15 minute walk away, maybe 30 in the snow, transportation isn't really an issue. I keep up straight As and I know more about fish than the average shmoe. I'm gonna look up that online resume thing. Thanks for all the input.
L021;3842758; said:
A resume provides qualifications, training, job history, and references. Being you only real experience is school, this will be what an employer will base their consideration on. If you are a excellent student, your chances will improve over that of an average student.
Something else you may look into is doing volunteer work. This will not result in immediate pay, but will give you references as to your work ethic for future job you will be applying for.
Bderick67;3842803; said:
references and experience....ask your parents if they know any business owners and try to get in with them so they can right a reference about you
