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Tell everyone you know. I was once offered a job by the brother of a friend that I had talked to about part time work. He just happened to be thinking about hiring someone part time.
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Check out every business within walking distance of your home. Working a job you don’t especially like or for low pay is more attractive if you are not spending time and money commuting.
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Ask at any small retail store that you frequent. A fashion boutique, a hobby related store, anywhere that they recognize your face. Many small business owners can use part time help and do not have the time to advertise and sort through the applicants.
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If you have a skill to offer, get the word out. Hang advertisements on bulletin boards everywhere you can find one. Gyms, public meeting rooms, pet and feed stores, craft stores, grocery stores. Many communities have local newsletters with free advertising for individuals. If you are good at something like scrapbooking, tell people about it, go to retirement homes, churches, tell all of your friends. Make your skills available.
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Apply at retail stores that are geared toward an interest or hobby of yours. You have your knowledge and ability to relate to their customers to offer.
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Generally part time jobs are not a career move, but if you find the right niche it can develop into more than just a part time job.
How to Find Part Time Jobs for a 16 Year Old
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Read local newspapers. Often times, the classified jobs section will contain several part time job postings for teenagers.
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Visit the part time job section on Craigslist.com. Be sure to search within the appropriate city and call ahead to ensure that the employer is legitimate before scheduling an interview.
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Search internet job sites. Many large cities have their own employment websites where part time job postings can be found. Avoid professional job websites like Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com, as they are geared toward older applicants.
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Check bulletin boards in local gyms and community centers, where part-time job postings can sometimes be found.
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Talk with the area’s high school counselor. He or she may be in contact with local employers that seek part time teenage help.
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Take the initiative to call businesses in your area that hire teenagers. Swimming pools, community centers, and golf courses all traditionally employ 16 year olds. If a 16 year old can have a driver’s license in your state, you can also try businesses that hire drivers.
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Ask relatives if they need help around the house. Offer to do it for free–they will probably insist on paying you anyway. While you won’t technically be working for a company, you can still earn a good amount of money performing odd jobs like cutting grass or cleaning pools.
How to Find a Job as a 16 Year Old
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As a 16 year old, your job search is going to be very limited. Stick with retail, or fast food jobs. You don’t want to set your expectations too high, because most jobs that you’re going to like are going to involve a lot of work, and some sort of education. Try the Internet with websites like SnagAJob, that deal with hourly work.
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If you don’t want to work for someone else, you may want to consider working for yourself. Think of some things that you can do around the block. Things like tutoring, lawn care, snow removal, and more, are in demand during the peak season, and you can make some great money at it.
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If you don’t want to leave the house, you may want to try smaller gigs online, such as freelancing work, or even doing paid surveys. There are so many ways to make online, and who knows? It may turn into a lucrative career for you. Try freelance jobs, paid surveys, or gather stuff to sell on eBay.
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