Young Teen - Summer Job

AlmostCared

Hello,

I'm 15 years old (16 in April) and I'm looking for a summer job. I have no previous experience in a working position and I'm really just looking to get out of the house during the summer. I'm hoping to make a bit of money to stick in the bank or to spend on some gadgets! I'll be kept busy with my Junior Cert until mid June, but I will be free for the entire summer after that. I'm from Cork, living in Carrigtwohill. I'm willing to any type of job and I will put 100% of my effort into it. Somewhere in the city or close to Carrigtwohill is desirable. Anybody know anywhere that would be looking for someone during the summer? Have you done work experience, if so, how did you find the experience? I will also be able to continue with the job on Wednesdays and the weekend next year as I will be doing Transition Year and will have a lot of free time.

Many thanks for your advice in advance,

Daniel

P.s If anyone has any offer don't be afraid to PM me! Thanks!

Corruptedmorals

16 is old enough for all of retail, though many will still be reluctant to hire people under 18. Next and some other companies don't mind- Penneys, Next, Boots and a lot of other companies hire entirely online. jobs.ie has some of the rest and then there's the CV route for whoever is not covered. April-May is a good time to start your search.

You might have better luck in independent shops- newsagents etc. and places like garden centres. In general, you will be up against people with a lot of experience but it doesn't mean it's impossible. Try not to be discouraged by knock-backs, it's like that for everyone.

Procrastastudy

Don't tell them it's only for the summer. Most retailers have absolutely no interest in hiring someone, training them up just for them to leave as they approach a level of competency.

I would highly recommend doing some work experience and trying to find out what you want to do at uni and career wise.

AlmostCared

Thanks a million to both of ye for the replies. Your advice was very helpful. I would obviously prefer to work somewhere such as Next, rather than a dingy corner shop. I'll take what I get though! I would have good references from people as I often do voluntary work for the St.Vincent de Paul. I help out in theit shop in Carrigtwohill and in their warehouse. Most weekends I go to carboot sales selling books (hundreds of them!) on behalf of the SVP. This would be handy to write down on my CV, right? The lady in charge was telling me that she would be my reference if it was ever needed. Also, the advice about not mentioning that this would only be a summer job is very sensible and should aid me in my quest to get a job! Thanks.

Procrastastudy

Well done on getting some experience and charity work pays dividends later on when you're looking for jobs.

As for next rather than a dingy corner shop. Some of the best places I've worked have been one man operations and some of the worst have been large chains. Do keep your options open! Good luck.

AlmostCared

What else should I be writing in my CV? I obviously won't be able to give my Junior Cert results. And in reply to your comment, I can see the advantages of working in a small shop etc.

P_1

Put down the things you are good at. If you have a career guidance teacher in your school it could well be worth having a quick chat with them to ask for advice

tatli_lokma

Procrastastudy wrote: »

As for next rather than a dingy corner shop. Some of the best places I've worked have been one man operations and some of the worst have been large chains. Do keep your options open! Good luck.

And smaller places can sometimes be more flexible so they might be more interested in keeping you for your Wednesday in TY. And the benefit of paying you a lower rate than a college student might be a big factor for a local shop...next et al. not so much.

Procrastastudy

Put down your charity work and list your skills. I'm 32 and having to rely on a skills based CV for legal work as I'm changing careers - yours should be similar.

ajjmk

I work part time in a Supervalu and last summer there was a constant stream of young wans' being hired! All were roughly 15 or 16, they were given a 4-6 week contract to start and if they were half decent they were kept on. Most didn't even bother handing in CVs, it was just a case of asking the owner if there were any jobs going. All through the summer large chains will be looking for teenagers to pack bags, stack shelves and do odd jobs around the shop. Nothing is particularly difficult so they don't look for experience or qualifications.

AlmostCared

ajjmk wrote: »

I work part time in a Supervalu and last summer there was a constant stream of young wans' being hired! All were roughly 15 or 16, they were given a 4-6 week contract to start and if they were half decent they were kept on. Most didn't even bother handing in CVs, it was just a case of asking the owner if there were any jobs going. All through the summer large chains will be looking for teenagers to pack bags, stack shelves and do odd jobs around the shop. Nothing is particularly difficult so they don't look for experience or qualifications.

Oh, well there's a Supervalu down the road in Midleton so I'll try there! My brother was in the same class as the store manager's son so maybe that will help a bit.

AlmostCared

P_1 wrote: »

Put down the things you are good at. If you have a career guidance teacher in your school it could well be worth having a quick chat with them to ask for advice

Never actually thought of that. I have pre exams for the next week and a half but I'll call into her after they are over.

AlmostCared

Procrastastudy wrote: »

Put down your charity work and list your skills. I'm 32 and having to rely on a skills based CV for legal work as I'm changing careers - yours should be similar.

Ok, I'll put down as much as I can think of

BIGGIEsmall

Just wondering if TK MAXX take teenagers for summer jobs?

I have been wanting a TK MAXX job for a while but don't know how to apply.

P.S. How early should I be looking for Summer jobs?

Thanks

AlmostCared

BIGGIEsmall wrote: »

Just wondering if TK MAXX take teenagers for summer jobs?

I have been wanting a TK MAXX job for a while but don't know how to apply.

P.S. How early should I be looking for Summer jobs?

Thanks

I couldn't stand working there. Am I the only one who finds it insanely claustrophobic? I'm planning on starting handing my CV into various places in March. Or maybe that's a bit early?