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Last Updated on Monday, 19 April 2010 13:44
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Finding a job – especially one that you enjoy – can sometimes be pretty tough.
This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t try though. There are lots of things that you should know about finding a job and how to make it happen for you. There are lots of places to go to look for a job.
Some of them are:
Family, friends and other personal contacts
The White and Yellow pages for the kinda places where you want to work
Employment agencies
Student Job Search
Getting your first job as a young person is exciting but can also be daunting as it is an introduction to “the real world” and for many, your first time reading and signing an employment contract.
The Employment Relations Service provides some basic things you need to know as an employed young person.
Part time jobs:
Having a part time job while at high school is an option quite often taken up by many students. It is an opportunity to gain some work experience and also earn some extra cash to save up for the latest MP3/mobile, designer dress for your senior ball or that guitar you have been pining over for the last 3 months.Getting your first part time job is character building and can sweeten up your CV. It also provides you an opportunity to practice those good old “time management” skills, trying to juggle studies, part time work, family, sport and friends. So if you are a student, especially in high school and thinking about applying for a part time job in the weekends or during week nights, try to keep in mind the commitments you already have. Its all about balance, and its best to get that sorted from the start.
Entitlements:
As this may be your first job, it is important for you to know your rights and what you are entitled to as an employee, and also your responsibilities to your employer. It is also important that you read through your contract before you sign it and ask any questions, as insignificant as you may think they are, so that understanding between yourself and your employer are made.
If you have any enquires regarding your rights, employment or employer you can contact:
Youthlaw – (09) 309 6967 or free call 010 and follow instructions
Employment Relations Infoline – 0800 20 90 20 (during business hours)