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Part time? or something?

  • 29-07-2009 11:58pm
    #1
    arleitiss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,515 ✭✭✭


    I was just wondering is there any way to earn money?
    Like working?

    I am 16 years old.
    Now gonna be 5th year.
    In junior cert I did 3 higher lvl subjects. Not sure if passed but I think I do, because I know those subjects (geography, science, business)
    So would I be able to get some part time job during school holidays? (e.g Winter)
    Somewhere arround Ranelagh or Dublin.


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  • #2
    wolfric
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭wolfric


    At your age, your jc results won't really mean anything. More then likely, you're not going to be using any of that in your job. The most important things are to
    Be dedicated. Have respect and professional manner for anyone you talk to. Dress suitably (a little classy goes a long way). Be punctual (turn up on time, stay till your period or leave a bit later). This isn't just a job but a reference for later jobs. If a future employer rings up and asks how you were, wouldn't you love it if they had lots of nice things to say about you?

    If you're not taking 4th year i'd advice you only to work on weekends. I tried working with school and it was fine for a few weeks but then it really gets to you.

    At your age, i'd try in any local shops first. Any newsagents, spar etc would be the ideal type. There's deals out there with big companies (such as sky) to go around selling their sky boxes with comission for every box you sell.

    If you're really courageous, buy in some low priced junk food and sell it off at retail price in your school (such as candy/soda)

    Have a number of CVs aimed at the different jobs you want. Unless you're aiming for a very high end job and have a lot of work experience under your belt, it's better to go meet the manager and ask them in person. Dress nice and approach with respect. People aren't likely to get back to you if you just leave a CV there. Especially in this stage where your cv looks just like everyone else's. If you DO have to leave the cv there, phone back in about 3/4 working days to check up on the status. Don't worry, this is perfectly normal.
    Good luck


  • #3
    superbad50
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 375 ✭✭superbad50


    maybe sell the herald like the dudes you see on the street or leaflet distribution - companies like door to door distribution often looking for people to deliver stuff for them - mow peoples gardens , offer window washing service , ime sure you would get a few people interested . put an add in paper to walk peoples pets , stuff like that


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