what do I do to get a job, 18 and have yet to be hired...?

I guess based on the economy the likelihood of a teen at your age getting a job isn’t likely. After all, in the competitive field you have ‘’adults’’ with far more experience compared to you. Also, not too long ago I have seen several people on the news with masters and phds working in typical places such as being a bartender or a waitress. Now seeing as though your only 18, and the economy is showing some minimal improvement (as far as I can see I’m not one to indulge into the political side of things). The chances of you getting a job are very slim. As for a common reason your not getting hired, its probably due to the fact you haven’t had a job. People that are looking to hire others generally want people that have some kind of experience with work as odd as that sounds. I would still try to at least find any sort of adequate job, that is something higher than Mcdonalds. If you want some tips and/or guidelines for jobs try looking here.

http://www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/1-1.shtml

http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/misc/job.htm

Don’t get my advice wrong though, its hard yes but that doesn’t mean you should give up! Keep going! No one said getting a job was as easy as flipping pan cakes. I hope you get a job soon enough okay :)

everyone that’s been able to “hook me up” with a job, I’ve put down, and stuff they’ve talked to them, and I still don’t get hired. I can’t even find anyone to hire me as a babysitter, this is reeeally aggravating. I need the money, I need a job. I’m tired of my father harping on me about being jobless at 18, with no job experience at all. and he says it’s my fault for being lazy.

If your in school, Then that would be one place to help. I got a paying job (yes a job) from my school. I worked as a tutor for the minimum wage of 7.50/hr. Not much but it was something, sadly due to my mom and her not liking the place I was working at made me quit.

Usually the person to ask would be your guidance counselor. She might be able to help you for open jobs that are willing to hire you.

mcdonalds won’t even hire me… I’m just scared about not having a home to live in, in 2 months. my dad always goes through with what he says he’ll do.. I mean…4 of my 16 year old friends all got their jobs, and it somewhat ticks me off. cause I KNOW they have no job experience, but yet they get a job, and here I am every single day just-a-asking and gettin applications for places I’ve applied for atleast 3 or 4 times.

it’s just flat out sad when mcdonalds won’t hire me..

Im 18 to and I’ve never had a job either… I’ve done work experience trough school but thats it … To busy with college to even look for one now .. your dad sounds like a right A-hole if he’s gonna trow you out over it. he should let you focus on your school work rather than pressure you to find work…you have your hole life to find a job and without good education it will be impossible to get one… Xo:)

I’ve always checked back up on the places where I sent apllications, they either hung up on me after 10 minutes being on hold, or they said call back some other time

you didnt mention if you have followed up on any of the applications you put in have you called the places you applied?

well sometimes its not about what you know but who you know see if a friend or family member can hook you up