One thing I have noticed in recent years is that young people are not prepared to enter the professional work force. Parents, teachers, anyone with influence over our kids, please help them learn what it takes to leave a good impression and get a job, and the steps to execute to keep that job.
For starters, job applications have questions and requested information for a reason. Fill the application out so that someone other than yourself can read it. If there is a space to fill in your email address, provide it. They may need to email you an appointment time for an interview.
Don’t always rely on texts (since so few younger people talk on a phone) to hear back from a potential employer. If it asks for Professional job references, that does not mean a neighbor or uncle….unless they have worked with you or you’ve been employed by them. On work experience, fill that section out fully.
When going to a business, whether for the interview or to pick up an app, don’t wear pajama pants and house shoes or slides. Dress like you might actually want the job. If an applicant can’t take the time to comb his hair and put on clean clothes, he probably will be sloppy at work too. AND, by all means, take a dang shower. Show pride in your appearance.
Keep in mind that when an employer makes a job offer it is because they have a
position open, not because it is their focus to help you out. If you cannot show up on time, do your part and make an effort it is not the employer’s responsibility to make allowances and excuses for poor performing employees.
It doesn’t matter if marijuana is legal in all the states surrounding Kansas, it is still not legal here so don’t waste an employer’s time and money if you can’t pass a pre-
employment drug screen or, if you’re fortunate enough to get a job, can’t pass a random drug test once employed. Do you want to be high or do you want a job and pay your bills? Businesses spend dollars for these tests and time interviewing and processing people. Don’t waste their time if you know you will not pass.
What is more important? That is the choice you’ll live with. Accept what is expected and deal with it. Your choices, your life.
