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I'm 17/f and and I am having trouble finding a new job in my area. I have cashier/phone/front counter and customer service experience, so I was hoping i could get a new job with those skills, just not quite sure where. I want to work at a laid back place, nothing involving TOO many people. I prefer not to work at any typical teen place like.. food places, grocery stores, or movies. I want more of an office job, but im not sure what businesses hire people my age. I can type pretty fast (140+ wpm) and i know more about computers than most people. Any suggestions?
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Library, Best Buy local computer store or you could work at a humane society as a volunteer
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First things first... 140 wpm would likely land you a job in and of itself if you can get it certified (typing teacher at your HS, maybe).
Second, try searching for websites that include job listings in your area
Third, everybody "knows more about computers than most people", including a friend from HS who comes to me to troubleshoot things like how to clear your browser's history. My point is not that you don't know anything about computers, but that you need to list your skills - "I know computers" means "Get out of here, kid"... "I am proficient with MS Office applications (list the ones you know), internet research, software engineering in 13 languages including Visual C# and Java, microprocessor programming, network security, 3D animation using both Maya and 3D Studio Max, texture artistry, and am a Cisco certified network engineer" means "Would you be willing to settle for a 100k/year?"
Check law firms, insurance companies, and similar places. Walk around in the business section of your town (not so much the shopping) and just look and see if you think they might have the kind of position you want.
If there are any government facilities around your area, try contacting their HRO (human resources office) and submitting your resume.
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Well I must admit I admire your desire for an office job, my suggestion is to put your office skills and abilities in a résumé, and go to a privately own business (they always need some one with good office skills), or any other business around where you live and ask for an internship. Be sure to look professional when you do. Don’t give up if you don’t get it on the first try. Best of Luck
~Teen Guru~
PS Be sure to put down your wpm speed on your résumé. Let me know how it works out.
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