What's Up?
You’ve probably heard of typical jobs held by teenagers – flipping burgers in a fast food restaurant, or working at a grocery store stocking shelves. You might think ‘I don’t know how to do those things!’ But guess what, the teens working at those jobs weren’t born knowing how to do them either. They learned on the job.
During the application process (when they probably handed in a resume and had an interview) those kids convinced someone that they were good learners. And then once they got the job, someone taught them everything they needed to know.
What might convince someone that you’d make a good burger flipper even though you’ve never even had a job before? Maybe if you told them you enjoy cooking at home, and make dinner for your family once a week…maybe that you earned your Outdoor Cooking badge for Scouts or Girl Guides.
Remember, all different types of experiences add up when you’re applying for your first job.