What type of support do I need to ask for when I get a job? 

In addition, remember that it is entirely up to you to decide how private you want to be about your hearing loss. Your decision might depend on the situation. For example, working as a cashier was fairly simple for me, and I did not need many accommodations. However, when working in a busy, loud place like a restaurant, I notified my managers that I might not hear all of the details of the order/ instructions if they are not in front of me in writing.

Further, be okay with reminding your team about accommodations because they might forget in the beginning. Don’t take this personally at all because this is usually new information for them (unless they know someone else with hearing loss). Also, sometimes you might be in a situation when working in customer service when you did not hear what the customer asked for correctly. In that case, ALWAYS ask for clarification! Try to maintain a positive attitude with the customer, even if they are impatient. 

I was fearful at first that I wouldn't get hired because of my hearing loss. I have learned that this is not true. I encourage you to go for any job that you like; test the waters and see what works and what doesn't work! 

Also, if you are not working yet, a good way to test your level of comfort with different types of jobs can be through extra curricular involvement. Volunteer at an open house at your school, as you will be interacting with different people in a loud environment. See how that feels for you and find out if you need to ask your teachers for any accommodations during the volunteer experience. Experimenting in a familiar environment might be a good stepping stone before applying for a job.