Jobs for 16 Year Olds
There are many great ways kids can earn money. Besides working in restaurant jobs,
there are opportunities for 16 year olds at other businesses such as movie theaters,
hair salons, bowling alleys, supermarkets, game stores, gyms and drug stores.
There are also opportunities to start a small business or to work on the
internet. Jobs in different states vary according to what restaurant chains are
there, company hiring policies and state and federal labor laws.
Part time jobs become necessary for sixteen year olds who need money for gas, clothes, food and sports. Often kids start their first job at 16. The bottom line is there are jobs out there.
1. The first place to check is the list of who will hire you here.
2. The second place to check is with your school guidance department.
3. If they don't know of anyone hiring, check with friends and family. Ask your friends where they plan to work for the summer. If you don't have a contact, maybe they will.
4. A fourth place to find jobs is through your local government. The government often has youth work and training programs for kids ages 14 through 17.
5. Think outside of typical businesses. Here are some ideas you may now have thought of.
a. Newspaper delivery: This is not the greatest job, but you can start at 14 years old. You might have to get up at 4 in the morning to fold and deliver papers, avoid biting dogs, and deal with collecting money from people who don't want to pay.
b. Parks Department: In the warmer states some cities have after school programs in the local park. They need recreation leaders and lifeguards year round.
c. Grocery Store: Supermarkets sometimes hire teens to bag groceries, stock shelves, and work on small tasks in the bakery or deli. If you are old enough, you can be on the register.
d. Tutoring: If you do well in school, consider helping other kids prepare for tests and Regents.
e. Movie Theater: At 16 years old, you can sell tickets, sell food, and clean the theater. If you stay long enough, you can learn management or how to operate the projector. You will be working late nights and weekends in this kind of job.
As a crew member your responsibilities might include: Knowing the movie’s content and ratings and be able to recommend them to different ages and tastes. You might also have to sweep floors, wipe counters, sell food and tickets, clean bathrooms, and assist with seating for the handicapped or elderly. You should expect to work nights and weekends. Some freebies could be free movies and free food!
f. Golf Course Maintenance: Golf courses need young people to caddy, pick up balls, and maintain the course.
g. Small Business: Check around your neighborhood at privately owned small businesses for jobs. The advantage to this is that there isn't the same age restriction to employment that a franchise might have. An owner can decide if he wants to hire you or not. Another advantage is that you can find these types of jobs through friends and family.
6. Finally, the last way to find job openings is to go to each restaurant, grocery store, camp, clothing boutique, gift shop, nursing home, donut shop, hair salon, car wash, movie theater, bowling alley, drug store, and mom and pop shop and ask if they are hiring.
If you cannot find a job this year, consider volunteering at a nursing home, church mission, animal shelter or Red Cross. You will gain experience, recommendations and contacts that you can use in the following year to find a job.
You can also look into internship jobs. These can be paid and unpaid positions. You can find these on Twitter, Facebook, on job boards, and on Google Plus announcements. Another way to make job connections is through your teachers in school. If you are planning to pursue a career in one of the subjects you are taking at school, your teacher might know how to introduce you to professionals in your field.
The key to anything in life is perseverance. When you keep moving forward towards a goal, you will see how opportunity comes to you.
Part time jobs become necessary for sixteen year olds who need money for gas, clothes, food and sports. Often kids start their first job at 16. The bottom line is there are jobs out there.
1. The first place to check is the list of who will hire you here.
2. The second place to check is with your school guidance department.
3. If they don't know of anyone hiring, check with friends and family. Ask your friends where they plan to work for the summer. If you don't have a contact, maybe they will.
4. A fourth place to find jobs is through your local government. The government often has youth work and training programs for kids ages 14 through 17.
5. Think outside of typical businesses. Here are some ideas you may now have thought of.
a. Newspaper delivery: This is not the greatest job, but you can start at 14 years old. You might have to get up at 4 in the morning to fold and deliver papers, avoid biting dogs, and deal with collecting money from people who don't want to pay.
b. Parks Department: In the warmer states some cities have after school programs in the local park. They need recreation leaders and lifeguards year round.
c. Grocery Store: Supermarkets sometimes hire teens to bag groceries, stock shelves, and work on small tasks in the bakery or deli. If you are old enough, you can be on the register.
d. Tutoring: If you do well in school, consider helping other kids prepare for tests and Regents.
e. Movie Theater: At 16 years old, you can sell tickets, sell food, and clean the theater. If you stay long enough, you can learn management or how to operate the projector. You will be working late nights and weekends in this kind of job.
As a crew member your responsibilities might include: Knowing the movie’s content and ratings and be able to recommend them to different ages and tastes. You might also have to sweep floors, wipe counters, sell food and tickets, clean bathrooms, and assist with seating for the handicapped or elderly. You should expect to work nights and weekends. Some freebies could be free movies and free food!
f. Golf Course Maintenance: Golf courses need young people to caddy, pick up balls, and maintain the course.
g. Small Business: Check around your neighborhood at privately owned small businesses for jobs. The advantage to this is that there isn't the same age restriction to employment that a franchise might have. An owner can decide if he wants to hire you or not. Another advantage is that you can find these types of jobs through friends and family.
6. Finally, the last way to find job openings is to go to each restaurant, grocery store, camp, clothing boutique, gift shop, nursing home, donut shop, hair salon, car wash, movie theater, bowling alley, drug store, and mom and pop shop and ask if they are hiring.
If you cannot find a job this year, consider volunteering at a nursing home, church mission, animal shelter or Red Cross. You will gain experience, recommendations and contacts that you can use in the following year to find a job.
You can also look into internship jobs. These can be paid and unpaid positions. You can find these on Twitter, Facebook, on job boards, and on Google Plus announcements. Another way to make job connections is through your teachers in school. If you are planning to pursue a career in one of the subjects you are taking at school, your teacher might know how to introduce you to professionals in your field.
The key to anything in life is perseverance. When you keep moving forward towards a goal, you will see how opportunity comes to you.
job search tips
Have some experience under your belt by babysitting and volunteering before you apply to jobs.
Know that you are receiving small pay for hard work. This is because the employer has to bring you up to speed. He could have hired someone with experience and saved time and money training you. In your first job, you are receiving self-esteem, a work ethic, references, discipline, teamwork, confidence and experience.
Prepare a small resume and gather references from teachers, coaches, religious clergy and people for whom you have worked before you apply to jobs.
Try looking for a job two months before busy seasons such as Christmas and Back to School shopping.
Be persistent. Keep applying to the same jobs, and eventually, someone will give you a chance. Call and follow up on interviews to remind the hiring manager that you are still available.
Have a positive attitude. Most employers say this is on the top of their qualification list.
Be confident and sell yourself. When asked why you want to work there, reply that you have read about the company, shopped there and you feel that you would be a great part of the team. You can bring your positive attitude and hard work ethic to the table. If asked to tell about yourself, start with your name, where you go to school, and your favorite subjects. Next, talk about any work experience or community service experience you have.
Dress up for the interview and on application hunting trips.
It's all in who you know. So many times, people get jobs though people they know who already have a job where they want to work.
Finally, don't stay in the same job or industry you started in for 20 years unless you really like it. These jobs are meant to be stepping stones. Minimum wage jobs do not pay enough to pay for your rent, car and other costs of living.
Know that you are receiving small pay for hard work. This is because the employer has to bring you up to speed. He could have hired someone with experience and saved time and money training you. In your first job, you are receiving self-esteem, a work ethic, references, discipline, teamwork, confidence and experience.
Prepare a small resume and gather references from teachers, coaches, religious clergy and people for whom you have worked before you apply to jobs.
Try looking for a job two months before busy seasons such as Christmas and Back to School shopping.
Be persistent. Keep applying to the same jobs, and eventually, someone will give you a chance. Call and follow up on interviews to remind the hiring manager that you are still available.
Have a positive attitude. Most employers say this is on the top of their qualification list.
Be confident and sell yourself. When asked why you want to work there, reply that you have read about the company, shopped there and you feel that you would be a great part of the team. You can bring your positive attitude and hard work ethic to the table. If asked to tell about yourself, start with your name, where you go to school, and your favorite subjects. Next, talk about any work experience or community service experience you have.
Dress up for the interview and on application hunting trips.
It's all in who you know. So many times, people get jobs though people they know who already have a job where they want to work.
Finally, don't stay in the same job or industry you started in for 20 years unless you really like it. These jobs are meant to be stepping stones. Minimum wage jobs do not pay enough to pay for your rent, car and other costs of living.
Start Applying
As you can see, there are plenty of jobs for 16 year olds. Apply to one today! You can apply online for these jobs or at the location. Some questions that the interviewer might ask will be “Why do you want to work here” and “Tell me about yourself”. Be prepared to talk about your experience and your availability to work. Qualities these managers are looking for are a friendly attitude and an ability to interact nicely with people. These situations will teach you all about excellent customer service and teamwork. You will develop a strong work ethic and an ability to think fast and move fast in a high pressure environment.
Working for employers is great but if you need to make money on your own, because you have not yet become 16, you can start your own business such as gardening or snow removal for neighbors. You can also sell used items on EBay. In addition, Gazelle and Guzu will pay you for used electronics.
