Teen Job Interview: 10 Tips

In adolescence, when taking the first steps towards the job market, one of the main moments is the job interview. For this, there are some important guidelines to remember.

Doing a job interview during adolescence can seem complicated. In fact, there is only one word that defines what is needed in this case: attitude. The question that many people ask themselves is: what kind of image should I show?

In practice,  the right attitude is to show yourself as you are, with your responsibilities, concerns and desires. In the list below, you will find everything you need to know about the subject.

Doing a job interview during adolescence

before the interview

These are the most important factors to succeeding in a job interview during adolescence:

• Find out about the company and the position: researching the type of work offered is very important to arrive at the interview with confidence and confidence.
• Research the company itself: you must know what the company does, how it generates income, whether or not it has competition in the market, the number of employees, if there are branches and what else you can imagine. That way, employers will quickly see that you know perfectly well why and what you’re interviewing for.

• Make your resume based on what you researched: When doing a job interview during your teenage years, your resume is likely to still have many blanks, at least as far as ‘work experiences’ are concerned. However, it can serve as a business card if it has a good design.
• Detail courses, skills and virtues on your resume in the most elegant way possible: highlight the aspects of your life that make you a responsible worker or worker. If it gets complicated, ask for help!
• Rehearse the questions and answers: In every job interview, there are a few questions that aim to get to know the attitude of the candidates. You should be able to respond with spontaneity and aplomb to questions such as ‘Why do you want this position?’ Also, you will have to know how to express yourself if you are told, ‘Tell me a little more about yourself’.

During the interview

• Clothing : This is one of the trickiest parts of preparing for a job interview during adolescence. At this point, you might remember that saying that the first impression is the last. The trick is to wear elegant yet discreet clothes. That is, it is necessary to avoid jeans and shirts.
• The initial research can be extended to the following aspects of the company: what is the image that the company wants to convey? On the other hand, extreme care must be taken with personal hygiene, makeup and hairstyle.
• More than punctual: If you arrive at the interview ten to five minutes early, you can be sure that you will have scored several points with the employer.

• Beware of Applications : Many employment agencies ask you to fill out up to two or three job application forms. Do not convey discomfort in this situation. Read each question carefully and answer it in a simple way, with few words and as few adjectives, quantitatives and personal first-person pronouns as possible.
• Breaking the ice: during the interview, show a dash of humor, a small sample. This relaxes and generates sympathy. Try to highlight some quality that your friends and family love about you. You can mention something interesting like the last book you read or the poems you write on your blog, for example.
• Body language:  Remember to place your shoulders slightly back with your chest slightly raised. When speaking, look into the eyes. If the interviewer is speaking, wave from time to time to show that you are listening. On the other hand, keep your feet steady and smile as you enter and whenever appropriate.

after the interview

• Feedback :  Show that you are 100% interested in the position by asking your own questions. For example, if you want to know about salary and job details, you can ask about ‘general conditions’. However, you can also ask more specific questions about the position itself.
• Thank and be aware:  Some employers appreciate thank you messages after an interview. You can do something very simple to let the company know you really want the job. If they don’t contact you within ten days, you can call and show your interest directly.

In conclusion, doing a job interview during adolescence will open the door to the job market, to the adult world. Show spontaneity, have complete confidence in yourself, and convey that confidence to the employer. So, almost certainly, the place will be yours.