<p>I never had myself a real part time job before and am a bit nervous about it but I know I will need to get one, any tips about going about deciding what kind of part time job you'd be good at/other tips etc?</p>
<p>Also, do most college students go out all the time because I still feel strange that I haven't done that much, or that when I do, I do it by myself because I haven't acquired a group of friends yet. It's wierd I am more comfortable talking through a computer screen then sometimes I am for real, but other times I am perfectly fine to make small chat with a random person that likes my shirt or something that I pass by.</p>
<p>If you are comfortable with your current situation, then it is not "weird." You don't have to go out every weekend if that's not your cup of tea. Just do what makes you comfortable.</p>
<p>That being said, it is harder to make friends in your junior and senior year as compared to freshman/sophomore year. By then people will have their own circle of friends and it can be difficult to break into an already established group of friends.</p>
<p>I'm just curious: do you go to an urban school? At urban schools it can sometimes seem as though people are always going out and about.</p>
<p>Does kinda make me unconfortable sometimes thinking, gah, maybe i should go out and do something, and I do sometimes but by myself. If by urban you mean in a major city yes alot of people don't stay around on weekends, also got any advice about seeking a part time job? The idea scares me</p>
<p>I suggest walking through the mall and see who's hiring. Fastweb will also put out ads sometimes, or check your school paper. I just got my first part-time job, at Build-a-Bear. I saw the ad on fastweb a couple months ago and filled out an online ap. Then they called me last week to come in and fill out a big application and conducted interviews. And I started on Thursday!</p>
<p>Are you eligible for work-study? Work-study jobs tend to be less stressful.</p>
<p>Be prepared: Working a job is very tiring. Walking through the mall is a great idea, one that I have known many people to employ (no pun intended ;)). Go to the places where the staff have always impressed you first. If you go to a store where the your experiences have been very positive, with great customer service and a place where people love to run by, apply there. If the place is ALWAYS hiring and has a high turn-over rate, be more cautious about applying.</p>
<p>Do not be too nervous. :) I applied for my first part-time job at the legal age of sixteen and I was SO nervous. The thought terrified me, and my first day I was a wreck. Now, I would never be nervous about applying for a job. When you get your first job, you will feel so happy on the inside for overcoming your fears and getting hired. Relax during your interview. Take your time filling out your application.</p>
<p>When you apply:
1.) Go to the store and ask to speak with a manager. If the manager comes over and is obvisouly busy and stressed, say, "I'm sorry to bother you, I am looking for an application to your store and am wondering if it is okay for me to just grab one from an employee." If the manager comes over and is cheerful or not stressed, shake his hand, introduce yourself, and say with a smile, "I'm interested in applying for a job at your store. Could you tell me what to do, please?"</p>
<p>2.) After you fill out the application, return to the store in person and ask to speak to the manager (who does not have to be the same manager). Give your application to the manager in person. If one is not available, leave it with an employee and ask what you need to do to follow up.</p>
<p>3.) Don't be upset if they need you for hours that you have determined beforehand you cannot work. If they need you when it will stress you out like crazy, politely decline the job.</p>
<p>4.) Understand that the business is not going to change. The way they do things is the way they do things. If every employee has to stay for as long after closing as needed, no matter how late that is (as was the case with my first part-time job), you too are going to have to stay. If they have a policy you hate, you will have to live with that policy. It is important to realise that you are going to end up doing things the way they do them, not your own way.</p>
<p>5.) You are going to have to deal with irate, angry customers, who will act terribly towards you. It's not you; don't worry about it. :)</p>
<p>6.) If you put a customer on hold, or run to check something for a customer in the store, find out as much information the first time as you can- and WRITE it down! If they ask for a specific product, write down every size and colour you have as well as the price. If you don't have it, write down the sizes, colours, and prices of your comparable items. It is very easy to forget this information, so again, be sure to write it down.</p>
<p>Just sit down and figure out what you enjoy doing, and then try to find a part-time job from that. For instance, I used to go clubbing a lot and I eventually signed up with a promotional company to set up new events/venues (and I never had to pay for anything again). I enjoy the job since it's something that I did even before I was hired.</p>