Workplace Advice

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Workplace Advice

Youth@Work - This is the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) website for youth in the workforce. The EEOC's goal is to eliminate illegal discrimination from the workplace for all workers.

Youth Rules! - The resources on this web site will help you understand what hours you can work, what jobs you can work and how you can help prevent workplace injuries.

US Department of Labor - This site provides safety and health information for young workers. It answers questions often asked by the working teen.

Young Workers - Their goal is to help prevent California's young workers from being injured or killed on the job. The laws noted at this site are specific to California.

Interview Guidelines - A list of guidelines to read over before any interview.

Don't have time to read all of this? Check out our quick interview tips.

1. Check out our short video on how to interview efficiently!

2. Research the company and their website. Make sure you know their key

facts! (Ex: mission, values, recent news articles)

3. Bring a notepad, pen and resume to take notes and ask prepared

questions to show that you're interested

4. Show up at least 5 minutes early, slightly over-dressed

5. Have good eye contact and smile, don't do anything to seem bored or

tired

6. Thank your interviewer with a firm handshake and a follow-up email

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