(Previous post from another blog respond if you like or do not respond at all)
I want to do another Q & A session again. I will post your answers and reply.
QUESTIONS:
- When is it too soon for someone to have a job and supply their own income?
- When is someone too old not to have their own income?
- What would you do if you had to supply income to your family (because of hardship or death or injury to a family member)?
You can answer all three or only 2 or only 1. And of course you do not even have to answer any.
In Christ, Derrick
Hello Derrick,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Jeff Whiting and I am the manager for WAVES for Teenage Workforce Success. I would like to take a stab at question # 1.
Its all based on “Maturity” which can vary widely with a young age group. Some 14 years olds seem to be quite a bit more squared away and work ready than an 18 year old! Some of that can be seen in the application and interview process, such as;
1. Is the application complete, legible and have relevant experiences. Even a 14 year old can demonstrate that they can work within a team environment by their volunteering, club, sports and church activities. Babysitting and/or yard work can demonstrate work ethic.
2. Do they have references from their jobs, clubs, etc. that you can follow up with. Also personal references. The young person that is able to and proactively provides this information is demonstrating real responsibility.
3. During the interview, ask open ended questions. Can they give you full sentence answers?
4. Do they make eye contact and smile? A very hard thing to teach and if they aren’t doing this during the interview don’t plan of them doing it after they are employed.
5. How did they dress? You are seeing their best at the interview... No matter how they look.
6. Were they early for the interview?
I would judge their maturity and mental capacity, not on their age but based on the above experience.
This is what we do. Help business and owners get a better understanding of the new management approach that is needed for engaging today's teens.
Hope this helps.
Jeff.