ALT-1 What Employers are looking for in Teen Workers
Trying to find a job and secure it whether you are a teenager or an adult is hard work now. There was a time when teens could afford to be quite certain with their attitude but not in the time of a recession where jobs are few and far between. Teens now have to brush up their interview skills and really sell themselves to their potential new employer.
- Maturity.One aspect that a potential employer is looking for in a teen worker is a sense of maturity. It does not matter what the job entails but being able to carry out work and make decisions in a mature and grown up manner is extremely important in the world of work. Teens will be expected to be able to remain calm and talk with people in a grown up manner that will ensure that the company's reputation does not take any set backs due to employing this member of the team.
- Team skills.Some teens may not have worked in an employed setting before so their experiences of working as a team may seem quite limited but actually there are experiences all around a teen which can be drawn upon when they are working. Teens may be part of a sports team or a maths group or music band, whatever the activity if there is more than a two people taking part then it is classed as a group. If your teen has been a member of a group like this they will have learnt some important skills such as learning the importance of listening to others who you have to work closely with, helping your team mates out and working together in a way which has the best results. If you can show your potential employer that you have good team skills then they will be encouraged by this as it is a very important trait to have.
- Work ethic.Nobody wants to employs somebody who lacks a drive to work hard and a teen needs to display a strong work ethic right from day one. If a teen can show that they have enthusiasm and want to work hard then an employer will be more likely to employ them as this will have a positive effect upon their businesses and they may also see future potential inside the teen which they will be able to tap into.
- Future potential.As mentioned above, if you are a teen and you can display an ability to look to the future instead of just sitting in the moment then your employer will be interested in this. If you show that you have drive to push your skills further and to better yourself to unleash your future potential then your potential employer will be extremely impressed by this. It is an important characteristic to display.
- Reliability.Another aspect that an employer is looking for in a teen worker is somebody who can be reliable. If an employer is going to take on a new member of staff, especially one which is young, then they will be needing to know that they can rely upon this member to turn up on time, to carry out the tasks as required and to not be afraid to ask any questions they may have. It is important that when you look for employment that you realise the importance of being a reliable staff member.
There are several parts to a person which an employer is looking for when they are interviewing staff. They do not want to spend great amounts of time deliberating who to employ as time is money and so it's important to get the above characters across as quickly and positively as possible. A teen worker can be a very reliable and hard working individual which can be a valuable asset to an employer.
