I am a 17 yr old and there seems to be NOTHING that hires teenagers but fast food places. I’ve worked in fast food and I completely hated it! I want a job that isn’t fast food I don’t mind slinging coffee or doing paperwork. I am graduating soon and really need to find a job to help pay for college but it is so hard! Any suggestions on how to get a job that isn’t in fast food?

Is there anything that can help me out of the entry-level hole? I have been at a lot of entry-level positions, but I feel like I should at least have an opportunity. Granted I live in a rural town, no degree, and young. I believe that I can expand into higher levels of employment, not only because of experience but also what I learned on my downtime.

I have send out over 75 resumes. 2 calls backs but for companies/positions that are not what I’m looking for. Some listing are misleading and wastes everyone’s time. I am getting desperate. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I’m currently working but have “maxed out” my earning potential which is not great to begin with. Help

I loved how versatile it was. It allowed me to wear multiple hats on any given day. Not only did the days fly by but my responsibilities allowed me to learn multiple new skills as well. I specifically enjoyed the opportunity to incorporate proper Human Resourses. There is just something special when you are interviewing someone, you hear their enthusiasm and long term goals, and when you can be a part of them getting on track and can mentor them to be the best version of themselves. That's an amazing feeling.

I learned to better my customer service. I also learned i was a pretty decent leader as well and could get people to listen to me without repeating myself a hundred times. I still currently work here and we are hiring managers staff and drivers. It is a paper application so come on in!

Prayer works.. it really does after 2 months of bouncing from job to job I found a great job that has a leeway of me growing into a different and much higher position in the office, its a family oriented job that gives you the proper training and detail in order to complete any task given to you, I'm very pleased with the way I’m being treated here so far and I am hoping and praying that I can achieve a life long goal out of this place as well as retiring from here.

I have been told by several people in different fields of employment, that I should be in management. I however, don't want the responsibility. I'm willing to step up when there is a need for that or assist my management or leads to see that things go as they should for a productive business outcome. I don't like to complain, because I have to be honest with myself. I'm a natural leader. I lead by example. I make sound and positive decisions, and I'm not afraid of working with my teammates. Naturally that can be intimidating to some of my supervisors. I have lost alot of good jobs due to that fact. My supervisors feel as though I'm trying to take their job, when in fact I'm trying to keep and do my job well. I have resorted to taking positions I'm over qualified for and doing just enough to get my daily tasks done so I don't show my abilities. When I had wanted to move up into a managerial position I was overlooked. Not for my lack of ability, but for my inability to fit the " image of what they wanted as leadership." Now mind you. I've always been a professional at work. I dress appropriately, speak respectfully and knowledgeablly, and am accountable, also punctual. I feel as though I have given my employers every reason to promote me. But now should I just settle and know my place? Steve in Indy.

I believe that when u have applied several times for that company and nothing then take it as a sign. I have been hired and working at a company like that. Two years of nothing but misery. A dead end job when people that do not believe in me and have told me to my face im nothing. Made my self esteem so low i wanted to die. Take the sign and things will work out. I have been getting interviews at awesome places where GM are telling me. I will bring alot to their companys.

I am just looking for a job that I can grow at and not be stuck on the same thing. the last couple of jobs that I have been employed at I have work for years and years and still to no avail no promotion or anything else to look forward to . most of the times the people that do get top positions are already qualified for the job and shoot straight to the top . not to mention, the people that they promote are usually trained by the average laborers like myself. I just want to get somewhere where I can grow and advance in the business and not just be a laborer, in other words I just need something to look forward to .

My favorite part about working at Comcast was that everyday I was able to network and meet someone new. I met at least 3 new people everyday just on the elevator. I also enjoyed meeting the founder before he passed away. No day was just like the day before when I was working there and it was a great opportunity to start building my brand.