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how to find your first job?
Im a highschool student trying to get into the workforce but I have no experience on how to get my foot through the door and I'm trying to find a website or something that won't kidnap me but actually works.
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Hadley’s Answer
Hello, Rayna!
Finding work out of high school takes some time. As the great Lisa Landry once said "finding work is work." People will tell you that getting a job is about connections, but that isn't really possible to have when you've JUST graduated from high school. Connections come with time, and so does job experience. That being said, here's what I recommend you do:
1. Write a resume. If you already have one, that's great. You just don't need work experience to have one. Here's a link to a website that has some resume samples specifically for people fresh out of high school: https://www.resume-now.com/build-resume/choose-template.
2. When you apply to jobs ALWAYS Google the company first. Look them up and make sure they have some kind of website, Google Maps location, or things that verify it exists. This could help prevent you from getting kidnapped. If you're feeling REALLY worried though, I recommend using Glassdoor to look up any companies you're applying to work for. You'll have to make an account, but it's a great resource for applying to jobs.
3. I recommend using websites such as LinkedIn or Indeed to find jobs. They're two of the most popular job sites, so many companies use them to post careers. Only take jobs from people with "verified" tags if they message you on either of these sites though.
4. Look at the places near where you live and ask yourself "could I work here?" If you see a place you like that you passed while driving through town or exploring where you live, look into applying to work there. Some places are taking plenty of part-time workers year-round. So, the sky is the limit.
Finding work out of high school takes some time. As the great Lisa Landry once said "finding work is work." People will tell you that getting a job is about connections, but that isn't really possible to have when you've JUST graduated from high school. Connections come with time, and so does job experience. That being said, here's what I recommend you do:
1. Write a resume. If you already have one, that's great. You just don't need work experience to have one. Here's a link to a website that has some resume samples specifically for people fresh out of high school: https://www.resume-now.com/build-resume/choose-template.
2. When you apply to jobs ALWAYS Google the company first. Look them up and make sure they have some kind of website, Google Maps location, or things that verify it exists. This could help prevent you from getting kidnapped. If you're feeling REALLY worried though, I recommend using Glassdoor to look up any companies you're applying to work for. You'll have to make an account, but it's a great resource for applying to jobs.
3. I recommend using websites such as LinkedIn or Indeed to find jobs. They're two of the most popular job sites, so many companies use them to post careers. Only take jobs from people with "verified" tags if they message you on either of these sites though.
4. Look at the places near where you live and ask yourself "could I work here?" If you see a place you like that you passed while driving through town or exploring where you live, look into applying to work there. Some places are taking plenty of part-time workers year-round. So, the sky is the limit.
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Julie’s Answer
Hi! I would ask around, ask friends or family members who they know that might be hiring. Ask people where they work, and do they enjoy the atmosphere.
Ask people you know where they work
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