Employment

East Longmeadow High School Career center

“Help, I need a job!”

Knowing how to find, KEEP, & LEAVE, a job is an important life skill that is learned through positive & negative experiences in part time jobs, sports, clubs, school, and other day to day interactions. Additionally, youth employment teaches responsibility, organization, time management, good work habits, & financial independence. If you have a GOOD ATTITUDE & ARE WILLING TO LEARN you will find a job!

STEP 1: Find a job

Step 2: The application

  • If possible, take the application home, make a copy for a rough draft and fill out neatly in black or blue pen

  • When you return application ask to see a manager & be prepared to interview on the spot

  • See Mr. Maccarini for help with completing your application

Step 3: The interview

  • Dress appropriately

  • Arrive early, shake hands and introduce yourself

  • Bring extra copies of your application & questions for the interviewer

  • Lastly, shake hands, thank them for their time and ask what the next step is

Step 4: The follow-up

  • YOU must be persistent and show that YOU want the job

  • Call 3-5 days after your application is dropped off to “follow-up”

  • Call again/stop in 7-10 days after application is dropped off to “follow-up” and let them know "YOU are excited to start working"

ELHS "positive image" DRESS policy

Males:

    • Dress shoes

      • NO sneakers/sandals

    • Khaki or dress pants with belt worn at the waist

      • NO jeans/sweatpants/shorts

    • Tucked in button up or collared shirts

      • NO T-shirts/sweatshirts

Females:

    • Dress shoes

      • NO sneakers/sandals

    • Khaki or dress pants or knee length skirt

      • NO jeans/shorts/sweatpants/stretch pants/

    • Button up or collared shirts or “dress” shirts

      • NO T-shirts/sweatshirts/tank tops

      • NO mid-drifts or low cut tops


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