I am 14 years old and need a job

by JENNIFER VOLCY
(Brooklyn, New York)

Hi, I am 14 years old and need a job. I want any job, as long as I can get paid a good amount. I don't really care what type of job it is but I want to be safe and so close to home. So if anyone wants to hire me for babysitting or a mother's helper please place a comment on this page with your contact information. I am ready and able to start work as soon as possible. You can also contact me by email at attitude_queen22(at)yahoo.com

Jobs for Teens Advice

Jennifer, when looking for jobs for teens it is definitely possible to find an independent job working with kids as a babysitter or a mother's helper. It will be more effective to make up some business cards and pass them around personally. You can create a business card on your computer

You can introduce yourself by going door to door, standing outside the supermarket or laundry, or go to your local beauty salons on a Saturday morning. Let the mother or father know about your experience and how responsible you are. You can also give them the number of any other clients or family members you have worked for in the past. This will boost your credibility and trustworthiness. Good luck on your job search.