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Part time Job hunt for teens - dead end

  • 02-02-2025 6:38pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 425 ✭✭


    I have a 17 year old and a sixteen year old both claiming to be keen to get a part time job for weekends and holidays. However my eldest says that these days employers don’t want people walking in off the street asking if a job is available and that’s it’s all done online (indeed.ie) or through personal connections (if you have any). I’m told (again by my eldest) that the online posts aren’t interested in applications from under 18s given the legal restrictions. So they say they are at a dead end on job hunting until they’re 18. Is this true in everyone else’s experience?



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,463 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    Don't know if that is strictly true, walking in of the street shows more determination then someone sitting at home online, our new employee is 17, he's first job, he walked in with a CV left it at reception, boss rang him for a interview, now full time with us .

    I don't the same thing 10 yrs ago, still here in same job.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 120 ✭✭Killed


    Employers love to have people come in, shows the teenager is keen on working, has a bit of self confidence and determination. One of the issues with teenagers is that they are so used to doing things solely online they are ill equipped for customer facing jobs and it can take them a while to adjust. No issues with U18s working unless pub work, lots more U18s working now due to employee scarcity. Have them do up CVs and call into prospective employers.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,719 ✭✭✭FishOnABike


    There are a few more restrictions when employing under 18s e.g. working hours https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/publications_forms/under_18_a3_poster.pdf and obviously serving alcohol which might rule out some types of jobs.

    Things are more regulated than when I was a teenager (a long time ago) but look at what is available in you locality. If either is doing transition year work experience it can be a useful shoe in the door for a weekend or summer job.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 293 ✭✭CraftySue


    My son has the same experience a couple of years ago. He was going into places with C.Vs and told they didn't take physical CVs , that it was all done online. He also has the same experience regarding age. The only place he found that employed 17 yrs olds was McDonald's, and he got a job there



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 425 ✭✭sapper


    good tip! I’ll pack them off there tommorrow thanks!



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 497 ✭✭nuttyboy79


    McDonalds is a good shout, if there's a cinema near one they can be quite good at taking on teens too. In fairness my kids got them through contacts we have in both places but there was others that gave in C.V.s.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,791 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    They should try spar, centra, SuperValu etc. if they want a walk in job they should think about pub work, they'll get cash handling skills, that'll stand to them when applying for the next job.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,617 ✭✭✭✭Flinty997


    I would say do all three, online, walking in and knowing someone. Probably the latter is most successful.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 767 ✭✭✭csirl


    My daughter had similar problems. There's several hotels in my area that used to employee teenagers. All have recently adopted an over 18s only stance. Some even let go existing underaged employees.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 351 ✭✭Senature


    Definitely walking in with a CV can still work. Many places will say online only but it's worth the try and just have a thick skin for the rejections. I agree with the poster who said to try all 3 approaches. All have worked for the teenagers in our family in recent years.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 513 ✭✭✭derb12


    Nobody wants to walk in with a CV - it’s a hard thing to do, way outside most normal people’s comfort zone.

    Which is why it’s the best way to demonstrate to an employer that you have a bit of get up and go.

    My 3 kids all went through the ritual at the start of the summer - they’d leave the house for a few hours and come back with a trial shift or an interview organised. Probably an average of a 1 in 10 hit rate.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,617 ✭✭✭✭Flinty997


    It's hard getting that first job.

    Network with friends and family see if anyone can help.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭witchgirl26


    The reason a lot will want the online application form filled out is because there is filtering done on the CVs prior to them even getting seen by a person for key words etc for the job. This means that someone doesn't have to look through as many CVs. I'd say go online to the websites of shops etc if they are larger chain ones to apply on there as there's usually openings listed on their own websites. That said, be prepared for some not to take on teens under 18. I know a couple of places that don't because of the different minimum wage, working hours etc that just makes it too complicated to manage so they only hire over 18s as standard. Better chance in the small local shop or the chemist as they won't have as many staff to deal with so can work things a bit easier.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 965 ✭✭✭Tomw86


    Another more abstract idea that might work is refereeing underage soccer/GAA matches.

    For soccer there is a course that can be done through the FAI and then they could get 3 or so games on a Saturday and same on a Sunday to pick up around a few quid.

    They may also find this more rewarding than some remedial taks and would be an avenue they can always go back to at certain times, especially when soccer moves to be played over the summer in the future too.

    Most leagues are crying out for referees, especially getting younger adults involved.



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