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Alyssa
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What jobs could I get as a 14yo girl with little experience ?
No job experience and I’m 14 years old
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Cristina Nóbrega
Sales
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São Paulo, Brazil
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Cristina’s Answer
Even with little or no experience, teenagers can start by:
Babysitting, Pet sitting or dog walking, Tutoring younger students, Helping with family businesses, Doing yard work or gardening, Assisting local businesses with social media, Selling handmade crafts or digital creations online (with parental guidance)
Focus on building skills right now instead of finding a full-time job. Learning how to communicate, use technology, stay organized, and solve problems will open up more opportunities for you later.
Don't worry about not having experience—everyone starts somewhere. Be responsible, keep learning, and seek out safe, age-appropriate opportunities with help from a parent or guardian.
Your first goal isn't to find the perfect job—it's to gain experience, confidence, and skills that will benefit you in the future.
Babysitting, Pet sitting or dog walking, Tutoring younger students, Helping with family businesses, Doing yard work or gardening, Assisting local businesses with social media, Selling handmade crafts or digital creations online (with parental guidance)
Focus on building skills right now instead of finding a full-time job. Learning how to communicate, use technology, stay organized, and solve problems will open up more opportunities for you later.
Don't worry about not having experience—everyone starts somewhere. Be responsible, keep learning, and seek out safe, age-appropriate opportunities with help from a parent or guardian.
Your first goal isn't to find the perfect job—it's to gain experience, confidence, and skills that will benefit you in the future.
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thznk you for your question. Firstly, yiu better check the local regulations that you are allowed to work at your age.
Below are some suggestions :
1. Explore any working opportunities in school, eg library, lab, administration's, etc
2. Check with your neighbors whether they need any assistance, eg baby sitting, gardening, etc
3. Explore working opportunities in the neighborhood, eg education centre, groceries, etc
4. Consider to work in chain stores, eg fast food shops, super market, boutique, etc
Speak to your parents before starting the job. Make sure it is suitable to you.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you！
Below are some suggestions :
1. Explore any working opportunities in school, eg library, lab, administration's, etc
2. Check with your neighbors whether they need any assistance, eg baby sitting, gardening, etc
3. Explore working opportunities in the neighborhood, eg education centre, groceries, etc
4. Consider to work in chain stores, eg fast food shops, super market, boutique, etc
Speak to your parents before starting the job. Make sure it is suitable to you.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you！
Ana Ramos
Financial analyst
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Guadalajara
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Ana’s Answer
There are lots of ways a 14-year-old can start earning money and gaining experience. You can offer services in your neighborhood, such as dog walking, washing cars, helping with yard work, babysitting, tutoring younger kids, or assisting family members and neighbors with errands. You can also check whether local stores, restaurants, or community centers have opportunities for teens, depending on the rules where you live. These kinds of jobs can help you build responsibility, confidence, and work experience while earning some extra money.
John Woollard
General Manager
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Orlando, Florida
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John’s Answer
At 14 you are limited by labor laws on what you can be hired for, but you might have more options than you think.
A few that are usually open at 14: babysitting, pet sitting, dog walking, lawn care, yard work, tutoring younger kids in a subject you are good at, or helping neighbors with tasks like cleaning or organizing. Some places like restaurants, ice cream shops, or grocery stores can hire at 14 or 15 with a work permit depending on where you live, so it is worth checking your local rules. If you are into anything creative, small stuff like making and selling art, crafts, or baked goods can count too.
No matter which path you take, something that will really set you apart at your age is reliability. Show up when you say you will, do the job well, and be easy to work with, and people will not only rehire you, they will recommend you to others. That word-of-mouth is how a babysitting or dog-walking thing turns into steady work. Start with one or two people you or your family already know, do a great job, and let it grow from there. Getting started now already puts you ahead of most people your age.
A few that are usually open at 14: babysitting, pet sitting, dog walking, lawn care, yard work, tutoring younger kids in a subject you are good at, or helping neighbors with tasks like cleaning or organizing. Some places like restaurants, ice cream shops, or grocery stores can hire at 14 or 15 with a work permit depending on where you live, so it is worth checking your local rules. If you are into anything creative, small stuff like making and selling art, crafts, or baked goods can count too.
No matter which path you take, something that will really set you apart at your age is reliability. Show up when you say you will, do the job well, and be easy to work with, and people will not only rehire you, they will recommend you to others. That word-of-mouth is how a babysitting or dog-walking thing turns into steady work. Start with one or two people you or your family already know, do a great job, and let it grow from there. Getting started now already puts you ahead of most people your age.