Jobs for 15 year olds

omgitschris

Hello,
Im 15 years old and I am going into year 11 (my last year)
At the moment, I get quite bored sometimes at home in the weekends and I would like to find a job
I also would love to start earning a little bit of money
Is it wise to do this with my GCSE's coming up?
I know i have to start my CV, i have had some GCSE results which i have took early.
I just want to know some jobs i can do and if it wise to do so?
Any extra help would be appreciated
Thanks x :j

scooby088

Paperboy!! or maybe get more info on the careers/ jobs you wanna when leaving school

omgitschris

scooby088 wrote: »

Paperboy!! or maybe get more info on the careers/ jobs you wanna when leaving school

I really dont want to be a paperboy, i already tried and ive been on the waiting list so long that I have gave up. Im talking more about a job i could do on a saturday or a sunday..

scooby088

How about in the local chippy, they often need saturday serving staff or a grocery shop, maybe an independant trader or market stall.

KiKi

Hi there, and welcome to MSE!

And well done on wanting to work and make an effort, it's very commendable.

I personally worked during my GCSE year (a long time ago...) and had no problem with it, but it depends on whether or not you think you can cope with the workload. Don't forget that you can always give up a job if it gets close to exam time and you're starting to struggle. Are you usually quite good at managing your time?

If you just want to make a bit of money and are flexible about what you do, you could always start up something entrepreneurial, like making up a leaflet and dropping through the doors of the local area offering to wash cars etc. Or, if you want to be employed by a company, you can work up to 5 hours on a Saturday during term time, so applying to shops / independent cafes or sandwich shops, music shops etc. You can also work two hours on a Sunday or on a weekday during term time. But you can't work before 0700 or after 1900.

As the previous poster suggested, if you know what you want to do when you leave school, how about applying for stuff that's linked to a potential career? Getting the experience will stand you in good stead, too.

Just remember - although I'm sure you know this as you seem to be switched on - that at 15 you're not going to get anything glamorous; most likely it will be repetitive work / customer service / basic duties. But as long as you don't mind that, you shouldn't have a problem.

I hope that helps you a bit. If you have any thoughts on your career, post them here and people might be able to come with ideas that are linked to it.

Cheers
KiKi

omgitschris

KiKi wrote: »

Hi there, and welcome to MSE!

And well done on wanting to work and make an effort, it's very commendable.

I personally worked during my GCSE year (a long time ago...) and had no problem with it, but it depends on whether or not you think you can cope with the workload. Don't forget that you can always give up a job if it gets close to exam time and you're starting to struggle. Are you usually quite good at managing your time?

If you just want to make a bit of money and are flexible about what you do, you could always start up something entrepreneurial, like making up a leaflet and dropping through the doors of the local area offering to wash cars etc. Or, if you want to be employed by a company, you can work up to 5 hours on a Saturday during term time, so applying to shops / independent cafes or sandwich shops, music shops etc. You can also work two hours on a Sunday or on a weekday during term time. But you can't work before 0700 or after 1900.

As the previous poster suggested, if you know what you want to do when you leave school, how about applying for stuff that's linked to a potential career? Getting the experience will stand you in good stead, too.

Just remember - although I'm sure you know this as you seem to be switched on - that at 15 you're not going to get anything glamorous; most likely it will be repetitive work / customer service / basic duties. But as long as you don't mind that, you shouldn't have a problem.

I hope that helps you a bit. If you have any thoughts on your career, post them here and people might be able to come with ideas that are linked to it.

Cheers
KiKi

thanks for this long and detailed answer, i will have to create a CV to apply to these jobs wont i?

flea72

at 15, you will be lucky to find anything other than a paper round

all big high street retailers will only employ people over 16, so once you get near your birthday, it would prob be the time to start touting around all the stores. when are you 16?

you may find a local pub/cafe would employ you as a kitchen assistant/washer up, but these jobs tend to go to mates so perhaps start asking around extended family/neighbours to see if anyone has connections

also try asking at places, most young people dont think to work. so if you live in a rural area try the local farms, hatcheries, compost centres, etc

however, whatever job you do find, expect it to be hard work, for very little pay. most pubs/cafes pay about £3/hr at your age, so for an 8hr shift, up to your elbows in dirty dishwater, expect to earn about £25 - daily paper rounds in my area pay about £20 a week, and its alot less demanding

do you have a local free paper that you could deliver? the areas tend to be alot bigger, and you get paid extra for flyers, and although its quite time consuming, the pay is better than a normal paperround. although your parents would have to apply on your behalf, as they dont usually let under 16s sign up, but they are allowed to do the deliveries, iyswim

hth F

pimento

My son did a paper round for 18 months until he went to college for his A levels and couldn't do the early morning starts and still get to school on time.

It was quite hard (it was a big round) but this is a good time of the year to start because it's coming up to Christmas and he made about £200 in tips at Christmas!

incensicle

Have you thought about volunteering. It could be in an area you are interested in a career in, but any voluntary work looks good on a CV. If you enjoy the outdoors for example, try National Trust or RSPB - have a look on their websites. Do you do any sport or activities,that could you help at classes for beginnners. Although you may not be earning yet, you will be well placed if any interesting opportunities come up especially when you turn sixteen.
Good luck

sweetilemon

scooby088 wrote: »

How about in the local chippy, they often need saturday serving staff or a grocery shop, maybe an independant trader or market stall.

Chippy - great idea. That was the job i had at that age. You got your dinner and got loads more money than other people your age cause no-one wants to do a smelly job. Actually the best job i've ever had to this day. Aside from the chippy best thing to do is just go in and ask in places. Most hotels will look for function staff or bar staff (can't serve drinks just wash glasses and serve food) which is ideal hours for when you can work. Shops are good but anywhere you can get tips like restraunts/cafes are great because you up your earnings. Don't let anyone take advantage by paying you next to nothing just because of your age and also check out your rights for holiday pay and break entitalment, some employers think if they employ young people they can get away with anything! Good luck!

DCFC79

If you go round asking fr work employers might think more of you as your using your inititiave