Youth Employment

Hello!

You clicked on this page, so you must be thinking about obtaining a job.  Good for you! Whether you are looking for paid employment, an internship, or a volunteer opportunity, there are some things that you can do to get yourself started on the right path.

You will be ahead of the game if you get up to date on 21st-century workplace expectations.  

For instance, you might want to be sure that:

• You have a professional-sounding email address. Luvs2partee@aol.com will raise suspicions that you aren’t focused on work or getting ahead. If your email sends a message like this, you may want to switch it to something more professional. An example of a professionally acceptable email address might be using your name with an important date (birthdate or graduation date).  MClark13@aol.com is a perfect example of a professional email address.

• Be sure that your cell phone greeting is professional sounding too. If an employer calls and is met with, “Hey! Whaaaaaaaat’s Up?”, they might look to another candidate. However, if you change your email greeting to, “Hello, this is Mary Clark. I can’t take your call right now, but if you leave me your name and number, I will be sure to get back to you”, you might just get your foot in the door.

• Make sure that your Facebook page and other social media that you use is appropriate. Employers, college admissions staff, and others may indeed take a look at your page to see what you do in your spare time. Be sure that you are proud of what the content represents.

THE GUIDE FOR WORKING TEENS

The Attorney General’s Office has put together, “The Guide For Working Teens”, to assist youth as they enter the workplace.  There are procedures and steps in place to help keep teens safe and protect them from dangers on the job. Also known as “Youth Employment Laws”, this guide outlines the steps to take in obtaining a work permit, knowing teens’ rights and responsibilities on the job, the legal hours a teen may work per age group,  what jobs are prohibited based on age, and how to recognize and avoid a hazard on the job. 

→ Work Permit applications can be picked up in the main office of Holliston High School or you can print the one below to complete.

WORK HAZARDS ON THE JOB-WHAT TO BE AWARE Of

What should all teens know about their rights as employees, how to keep themselves safe while working/interning, and where to get help if needed:

View a teen produced video on keeping safe while on the job!