Maybe you've just turned 13 or 14 and you realize you need to make some money of your own.
How do you do this? If you want to make money and this is your first time looking, you should probably look for a part time job.
Before you get going, understand that it will most likely take some time and you'll have to look everywhere.
Ideally, you would find your dream job and get hired in under an hour, but this probably won't happen.
Where should you be looking for part time work? Some of the most common first time part time jobs for teenagers are at malls, grocery stores, department stores, fast food joints, small business, car washes, and other places.
I'm sure there are some places you really don't want to work.
If you really don't want to work there, don't apply there.
Narrow it down to just a few areas or places you want to work.
Don't narrow it down too much.
You need to keep possibilities open.
If you only look for jobs at places you think you'll love to work, you'll never find a job.
You just might end up taking a job you don't really like.
If you want the money, it's worth it.
Now is the time to start applying.
Call or go in to any place you are interested and ask if they are hiring.
If they are, ask for an application.
Be open and persistent.
Ask all the right questions.
Don't wait for your parents to do everything for you.
Take the initiative and do it all yourself.
You are getting older.
When you get a job, it's your responsibility.
Nobody is going to give a job to someone who can't even talk to them.
Don't let the job interviews get you nervous.
Walk in looking presentable, answer the questions honestly, look them in the eye, and be polite.
Hopefully then you'll get the job.