Posted by: arlene on Wednesday, 7th May, 2008
Most adults must go through a job interview before getting hired. Some teenagers have it easier. The high turnover rate in teenage jobs forces employers to fill positions quickly, sometimes without a formal interview. A desperate employer may conduct an interview like this one:
BOSS: Are you human?:
YOU:Yes.
BOSS: Are you an escaped convict?
YOU: No.
Posted by: arlene on Tuesday, 6th May, 2008
After an interview, send a thank-you letter to the person who interviewed you. If there was more than one interviewer, write the note to the one who has the power to hire you. Mail the letter that day so the person doesn’t have an opportunity to forget you. Now continue your job search, meeting managers and lining up interviews— keep working at it. Your goal is to have at least two or three offers to choose from.
When you get a job offer, generally by phone, thank the person sincerely. Write down the details; starting date, wage, hours, and so on. Tell the employer that you’d like to accept but you need a day to discuss it with your family. Now talk it over with your parents and some close friends. Compare the job offer to your original goals. Sometimes in the excitement of landing a job you can lose sight of your own best interests. ..more
