Jobs For Teens in Malls
JOBS FOR TEENS IN MALLS Are you looking for your first job or for that all so needed cash in your pocket for the summer? Why not apply for job in a place you love to hang out in? THE MALL!
Here are some tips:
* Dress for success. Make sure you are neatly groomed and dressed appropriately. First impressions are everything! Choose an outfit that fits you nicely. Nothing too tight, short or baggy. Smell nice and cut those nails.
* Print extra resumes. Always travel with copies of your resume. Even if they ask you to fill out an application an attached resume shows you are prepared and serious. If this is your first job and you don't have job experience to add to your resume list schools activities, volunteer activities and highlight your skills. If you walk into a store and the manager tells you there are no positions available you can leave a copy of your resume behind in case something opens up.
* Confidence! Walk into the store and ask for the manager. Shake his/her hand firmly and look them in the eye as you tell them that you are seeking to work in their store. If you are nervous, don't worry, everyone is nervous their first time.
* Hours. When it's time to set up your hours make sure to choose times your parents won't gripe about or will kill your social life. An appropriate time to head home is in the late evening. It will be convenient for your ride home or safe travel on public transportation.
* Be on time! Once you have your job don't slack. Always show up 15 minutes before your shift starts. Most bosses are flexible for late arrivals that happen once in a blue moon but don't push your luck. They know how teens
HOW TO BUDGET - FOR TEENS
Over the years I have come to realize how important it is to budget for my future. Unfortunately finances are not a major subject in school as you grow up so most of us have had to learn the hard way. Below I have listed some budgeting MUST tips for Teens:
- Never take out a Credit Card until you have graduated from college or hit the age of 21. Which ever comes first! If you are not careful credit card companies will sucker you into applying for high interest credit card that begin at low introductory rates for free t-shirts, etc. But your credit line can be established later. Just open a bank account with a bank card to debit and withdraw directly for credit.You will be using only what you have.
- Open a bank savings account. If you have a regular income put away 10% of every pay check. Do not touch this unless there is an extreme emergency. Clothing and nightly outing events do not qualify.
- Educate yourself with financial terms. I know when I was younger it was all another language to me. This tip goes hand in hand with the lack of financial education in school systems. Take a look at some books TeenClassifieds have listed or visit your local bookstore/library to educate yourself.
- Once you have a hefty amount saved consider investing. You can invest in Money Market Accounts (that yield high interest), CDs, IRAs and ROTH accounts, hobbies that can become a potential money earning venture (such as starting a business or selling goods) and a website for your hobby.
- Save for Retirement! I had a good friend my sophomore year of college that told me she started a retirement fund. I thought she was crazy at the time but she was a genius. More people should start saving young. We cannot rely on government, 401Ks and pension plans to take care of us. The best security you will have is yourself. Save 5% of every paycheck. It will add up 50 years from now.
- When you get the urge to buy a property, boat or car and do not have the full amount say NO! Financing your property is another version of gambling with someone else's money (a bank most likely). It is very possible to buy a home in one swoop. Save your money.
Good Luck with these tips
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