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Free a first part-time job

Helping a teenager find and start their first part-time job. Working ages, hours and pay rules vary by place, so check official guidance before applying.

Find work

• Write a short CV or resume
• Look for local vacancies
• Check age rules for working
• Check permitted working hours
• Check work permit requirements
• Practise interview questions

Paperwork

• Contract or offer letter
• Bank account for wages
• Check tax and payroll requirements
• Check minimum wage rules
• Check payment dates

First day

• Uniform or clothes
• Plan the journey
• Lunch and water

Balance

• Agree hours around school
• Keep time for homework
• Plan safe travel home
• Add shifts to the family calendar

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