How to Help a Teen Prepare for a First Job Interview

A job interview can be scary no matter how many times you've been through one. For a teenager applying for her first job, the task can seem downright daunting. Prepare your teen with these steps, so she can walk into her first interview without fear.

Things You'll Need

  • Drivers License
  • Social Security Card
  • Reference Information
  • Conservative Clothing

Instructions

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      Prepare your teenager by going through a practice interview. Ask questions you think an employer might ask. Help him tweak his answers, and practice until he is able to answer the questions with confidence and enthusiasm.

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      Help your teenager choose appropriate clothes for the interview. Conservative clothing is better than fashionable clothing. Skirts should be long, pants should be worn at the waist and shoes should have a low heel.

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      Make a list with your teenager of her previous experience. She may not have formal job experience, but if she was a counselor at camp, a babysitter or a volunteer these things should be listed. Childhood jobs like mowing lawns or running a newspaper route should also be cited. These will all give your teenager's interviewer some insight into her character and sense of responsibility.

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      Gather all necessary documents for your teen to take on his interview. He will need reference information for teachers, pastors or family members, and he will need his driver's license and Social Security card.

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      Encourage your teen to research the company she is interviewing with. She can give specific reasons why she wants a job with this particular company. Many employers offer the chance to ask questions at the end of an interview, and knowing more about the company helps her form intelligent questions.

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