Finding a summer job in Michigan...?

Being 16 your options are pretty much wide open with the exception of any type of "hazardous" employment. During the time school is out of session your allowed hours to work legally are also very flexible.

You also can work in an:

office,

grocery store,

retail store,

restaurant,

lodging facilities,

movie theater,

baseball park,

amusement park,

private farm or

gasoline service station just to name a few.

for more info about how to obtain a work permit, hours you can work, job suggestions, interview information etcetera go to "youthrules" there are links for teens, employers, parents and educators for each state.

http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/

different companies have different policies about hiring minors so just apply the worse thing that can happen is they say no. when you go dress neat, clean, and appropriately for the business, be polite and ask for an application and the appropriate time to bring it back. you will need references so talk to teachers, ministers, anyone you have done casual labor for, friends parents etcetera be sure to ask if you can use them as a reference and let them know to expect calls from prospective employers.

Source(s)

US Department of Labor

YouthRules!

http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/

Will you have access to transportation? Can a family member drive you or do you have a bike? Here's what my son did when he was 16 and looking for his first job:

1) Print out nice looking resumes with school/volunteer info, and if you had any jobs at all like paper route or babysitting list those too (don't forget to include a reference such as a teacher).

2) Make a list of ALL possible businesses that you might like to work at within bike/walking distance of your home.

3) Take your resumes to each business and ask to speak to the manager. My son used a pocket folder and backpack while on his bike to hold his resumes and applications.

4) If they are hiring, fill out application on the spot.

5) If not hiring, ask if you can leave a resume for any possible future openings.

6) Dress to impress. Try not to wear jeans, t-shirt and tennis shoes. Be neat, clean and smile! First impressions are important.

7) Be persistent. Stop back at places (or call the manager) where there was any possibility of a job within a week or so. Follow up on all leads. Don't forget to check at your school's counseling office, or any place where there may be job postings. Let all your teachers, friends, family and extended family know you are looking for a summer job.

It took several weeks of beating the pavement this way, but my son was able to land his first job at a Bob Evans restaurant. He worked there 2 years (rode his bike or walked the first year, and then with all the money he saved, was able to buy his first car with cash after he got his license and drive there!)

The summer job market will be very tough this year. Probably the worst economic conditions our country has seen since the Great Republican Depression. You'll have plenty of competition from other teens and college students and even adults who have been laid off or lost their job. You might have to settle for a job that is less than ideal. I would suggest getting out there ASAP. And if you do have someone to drive you, I've heard that Michigan's Adventure is hiring. Good luck!

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