Q&A for How to Apply for a Job

You may not have experience in a specific job, but you probably have strengths related to the required skills for that job. For example, you may have never performed a stand-up comedy skit, but you may have a good sense of humor, the ability to tell a joke, or good writing skills. If you focus on your strengths instead of your experience, you'll have a much easier time building your confidence.

Yes, you should absolutely dress formally when interviewing for jobs, regardless of what type of work you are looking to be hired to do. First impressions are important, so make it count!

Only if it's relevant or for a good reason. You don't want to make a bad impression by saying that you left them for a bad reason.

You can usually find a job's number online by searching for the business and looking at the contact information on their website or social media pages. You can also ask for a business card by going into the business yourself.

If it is an online job posting, check the closing date. If it is after the closing date, you can send them a follow-up email. If it is not online and it has been a week, call the employer to ask if there has been any decision made. Kindly following up will let them know that you are interested, but doing it too soon or multiple times gives a bad impression.

Look at what you can do and explore employment possibilities that center around those skills. Once you have chosen jobs that you are able and eager to do, apply for them. Be prepared to sell yourself on those skills you can accomplish.

"Thank you for taking the time to talk to me today. I look forward to hearing from you."

Just do a basic internet search for GED classes near you.

Be humble and apply for the jobs that require very little or no work experience. It might be cleaning toilets, but if you work hard at cleaning the toilets for three months in a row, the next employer is going to respect your effort.

You can ask if they have trainee program. You can start there as a trainee and later apply for a full-time position. You will be connected to the right people, you will know exactly what you want to do and what they exactly need.

Tell your boss or supervisor about the problem. He or she can take the appropriate steps to resolve this issue.

No, all jobs do not require resumes and cover letters. People who own their own businesses sometimes have an abbreviated new hire screening process. You get some jobs because you're in the right place at the right time, you know somebody, etc. Sometimes there's not even an interview process, you just get hired because of an impression that you made on someone. You can certainly try calling around to local businesses and asking them about their hiring policies over the phone.

Use the computer and go online at the library. Find something close to wherever you're staying; walking distance would be ideal. You'll have to let your potential employers know that you have no phone at present, and request that they instead contact you by e-mail.

A person can have as many jobs as they have time to work (without the jobs interfering with one another), however, there are labor laws about how many and which hours anyone under 18 can work (in the U.S.).

It depends on the job; most require at least a GED. The most potential for someone like you would be starting your own business; that way there would be no one to hold you back for not having a high school diploma. If you're going to be a working stiff, then go to night school and get your GED. Otherwise, you'll be at the very bottom behind every high school grad.

Retail and customer service jobs are your best option: fast food restaurants, grocery or clothing stores, call center jobs, etc.

You probably won't be able to, as the minimum employment age for most areas is 16.

Search online, make sure you have the proper photography equipment if it is not provided, consider doing a short photography course to enhance your skills if needed.

When you are hired, you will probably be asked for your banking details - your first pay check (and all after) will be deposited into your nominated bank account on a day assigned by your employer (usually a Wednesday or Thursday). Some employers pay weekly, some pay fortnightly. Be sure to check you pay and be sure all hours and money amounts are correct. Check with your supervisor if anything looks to be incorrect.

Apply online preferably - you could also apply in person at your local malls, but there's not really any way of knowing if they have any vacancies unless you see a job ad posted somewhere. Perhaps prepare a small portfolio of your past work to submit with your resume, if so inclined.

This is a tricky question - employers and interviewers alike are unfortunately sometimes easily offended by this and can easily be put off an applicant by this. Try not to mention salary unless it is brought up. You can ask if its vital for you, but if you do, make sure it is done with upmost politeness and humility. On the other hand, if you are in a position to negotiate your salary when applying for a job, ensure you have the according skills and experience to do so - this usually accompanies 10+ years working in an industry, Or high skills of excellence in a specialized field - such as a surgeon, dentist, lawyer, school principal, CEO or other similar highly skilled profession.

Absolutely yes, it is wise to do so. You can also still leave your resume with the manager anyway, as an expression of interest for future roles, should they arise in the future.

Seasonal jobs generally refers to jobs that are only around for a certain season each year. The biggest example of seasonal jobs are in the retail industry, where many stores hire "Christmas casuals" in the lead-up to, during, and after the busy Christmas period. Seasonal jobs are great for the short term or even extra money in addition to a primary job as they typically only last a few weeks or months out of the year.

Apply for those jobs and there are interviews for those jobs and there are very important pieces of attire

Go in and ask for an application. Fill it out and then do an interview with the company.

Photographer, musician, flight attendant, travel agent.