If xxxx singh sends me a resume, I also have a very good idea what colour they are. Thankfully, my life is simple and that doesn't affect the hiring process. Thick accent on the other hand makes everything harder.
I get canned job applications every week, nearly every day actually. Some are pages long. I bin the lot...not because I'm a dick...but because I don't have any jobs to give them and I've not advertised any. I will say this though. For anyone looking for a position that approaches me I tell them to go and see other faculty members in person. Showing up in person shows initiative, motivation and enthusiasm. None of that really comes across well in a letter or email. If you are sending in a resume think about what makes you different from the crowd. You need to stand head and shoulders above everyone else to be seen. No one is impressed at the voluntourism position you paid an agency a fortune to go to because a ton of kids have done the same thing. However, if you represented your school at some event, no matter how obscure, that makes you different. If you put yourself in a situation outside your comfort zone (eg study abroad) that makes you different. If you had a half decent idea and followed it through to some degree that makes you different. Finally, if you can actually look someone in the eye when you talk and use coherent sentences to speak then, unfortunately these days, that also makes you different and desirable.
Thanks for the additional suggestions. We just drafted up her resume and cover letter last night and it was a good exercise.
Found out that a local pizza place Pizzaiolo may hire 14yr olds, so that could be great. I do have a data entry job lined up for her, but similar to what was already alluded to by some others, she wants to be out and meeting people and away from her computer/phone. Unfortunately all the local grocery stores are only hiring 15+. She is interested in the golf course idea, so we will get on that in the next day or two, especially with Glen Abbey and Mississauga GC nearby. She's only just starting sports, so she will have to be a participant for a little bit until she could get a job as a ref or something else related. Also found out that the City of Toronto may be hiring 14 yr olds for work in the arenas.
Personally I am also responsible for a hiring a large number of people each year - this spring I was tasked with hiring over 300 new employees, but these are all adults, not teenagers. I personally read thousands of resumes and none of them go through a scanner. It's a misconception that all large organizations do that. Many do, but not all. I can understand why some would do that, because when 3000 people apply for one position, having a quick way to eliminate the 50% of resumes that can't even follow the instructions on the job posting is a massive time saver. And I completely agree that meeting someone face to face is one of the most important indicators if that candidate will be a good fit.
As an employer we have found that the best way to attract great candidates is to go to them, rather than passively wait for them to come to us. So I actively do outreach with targeted classroom programs of college and university students when they are in 1st year and when they are in final year, so that by the time they graduate, they have been actively working towards getting a good first job right out of school. Having used this approach now for the last 7 years, I'm seeing a huge number of students I spoke to in 1st year who then worked in meaningful jobs during their summers and are now getting hired on by us right out of school or shortly thereafter.
What are you talking about, let her be responsible and earn her money.
My niece (16) was always asking for designer clothes and cellphones and all of that until I gave my sister an idea. Find her a job and tell her that she can have whatever she wants as long as she pays 50%. Her nagging ended quickly.
What are you talking about, let her be responsible and earn her money.
My niece (16) was always asking for designer clothes and cellphones and all of that until I gave my sister an idea. Find her a job and tell her that she can have whatever she wants as long as she pays 50%. Her nagging ended quickly.
You're nicer than I am. If they want things better than I have, I am sure as hell not picking up 50% of the bill. They can buy it their own damn self amd realize how many hours it takes to buy a designer shirt (and cell phone, holy crap, measure that time in months).
There’s been several articles in the news in the last few days that restaurants are absolutely desperate for employees because many of their previous staff have moved on from restaurant work because they’re worried about a shutdown again and need steady employment. Apparently a lot of restaurant managers are in a panic right now because they know they simply won’t be able to service the influx of customers returning Friday with stage three.
So that might be a good place for your 14yo to start. Heck, it might be an instant “you’re hired, can you start Friday?” scenario.
Yes they might only be washing dishes or doing basic tasks as opposed to cooking or busing tables, however a job is a job, if that’s their goal at this point. And a job like that can be character building.
My dad told me the day after I turned 16 I was getting my allowance cut in 2 weeks and it was time to work. I wasn’t even in Canada at the time!!! (US). Worked at McDonald’s part time during school year and full time in the summer. Great job, built myself a new gaming PC in no time.
As was touched on earlier I hear it's an increasing problem. Too many hours playing video games in a dark basement yelling into a headset, and not enough time actually dealing with real human beings and all the required social cues.
Common misconception considering every dev I've worked with that's both competent and has a great personality are either ex-gamers or still play games after work. The ppl who don't play games tend to suck at their job and have a **** personality (either a yes person who can't follow through, or is just too slow.)
Not to play the devil's advocate but here's the other side of job applications where automation works. A 14 year old could easily get into this too:
1. **** the interview or resume. Put the candidate through a generalized algorithm test. The computer will run what you come up with. If the results do not match or the efficiency is bad, you're out. There is no human involved here except giving you the test invite.
2. Look at the resumes that passed. Do some basic HR screening/culture fit.
3. Systems design time (aka. critical thinking questions) in person. Let's see how well we work together.
4. If they're here, they're probably getting hired.
Step 1 will filter literally hundreds to thousands of ppl and cost you nothing. And 14 year olds can be doing this because I rmb doing some jank HTML for AsianAvenue and wallhacks in Counter Strike at that age.
I'd also argue you can auto screen idiots out with a basic intelligence test for all jobs. If IBM can get away with an IQ screen, so can all other jobs.
EDIT: Forgot to mention. Above is the scenario where walking in the door will get you redirected to the same filter.
Not to play the devil's advocate but here's the other side of job applications where in person and automation works. A 14 year old could easily get into this too:
1. **** the interview or resume. Put the candidate through a generalized algorithm test. The computer will run what you come up with. If the results do not match or the efficiency is bad, you're out. There is no human involved here except giving you the test invite.
A lot of jobs (especially for 14 year olds) don't have specific required skills, they are show up and do stuff jobs (flip burgers, fold clothes, etc). Hell, for some jobs, hiring people that are too smart causes issues as they will get bored and quit or want to "improve" things that management doesn't want improved and then quit etc.
A lot of jobs (especially for 14 year olds) don't have specific required skills, they are show up and do stuff jobs (flip burgers, fold clothes, etc). Hell, for some jobs, hiring people that are two smart causes issues as they will get bored and quit or want to "improve" things that management doesn't want improved and then quit etc.
I mean.....I still see that happening now 20~ years later lol
But yes, you're right, I was more so pointing out a scenario where automation interviewing does wonders. Applying it to basic jobs is definitely overkill.
When I was that age I worked at the rec center teaching skating, mowed a few lawns, babysat and tutored.
When I was 16 I worked at Cora's as a hostess.
My current job (was hired in September), I submitted a resume through indeed and then called to follow up a few days later. It was one of the reasons I got hired, showed initiative, drive and that I wasn't afraid of the phone lol
You're nicer than I am. If they want things better than I have, I am sure as hell not picking up 50% of the bill. They can buy it their own damn self amd realize how many hours it takes to buy a designer shirt (and cell phone, holy crap, measure that time in months).
I try not to be Santa Claus with my kids either but when all their classmates are wearing $200 shoes at the age of 9 and my kids ask me for ones, I buy them because then they will be made the object of ridicule or smart remarks. I hate the other moron parents.
I try not to be Santa Claus with my kids either but when all their classmates are wearing $200 shoes at the age of 9 and my kids ask me for ones, I buy them because then they will be made the object of ridicule or smart remarks. I hate the other moron parents.
I try not to be Santa Claus with my kids either but when all their classmates are wearing $200 shoes at the age of 9 and my kids ask me for ones, I buy them because then they will be made the object of ridicule or smart remarks. I hate the other moron parents.
This must be the toughest part. My kids are still very young and don't care yet. But even though you try to teach them that 'brands don't matter' if everyone else is carrying an iPhone, whatever is the current trend shoes, a PS5 (now they can't play with their friends) it's got to be tough to reject their wants. Otherwise they become the outsider and now no longer accepted for such silly (to us) reasons. Older people are no different, but as adults we make an easy decision to include those people in our lives or not.
I don't think anyone wants their kid to be the outcast / ridiculed.
My kids too. Initially they grumbled about having to work, in the end it was a good thing they started young, it gave them a chance to learn as they all learned ho
Common misconception considering every dev I've worked with that's both competent and has a great personality are either ex-gamers or still play games after work. The ppl who don't play games tend to suck at their job and have a **** personality (either a yes person who can't follow through, or is just too slow.)
Not to play the devil's advocate but here's the other side of job applications where automation works. A 14 year old could easily get into this too:
1. **** the interview or resume. Put the candidate through a generalized algorithm test. The computer will run what you come up with. If the results do not match or the efficiency is bad, you're out. There is no human involved here except giving you the test invite.
2. Look at the resumes that passed. Do some basic HR screening/culture fit.
3. Systems design time (aka. critical thinking questions) in person. Let's see how well we work together.
4. If they're here, they're probably getting hired.
Step 1 will filter literally hundreds to thousands of ppl and cost you nothing. And 14 year olds can be doing this because I rmb doing some jank HTML for AsianAvenue and wallhacks in Counter Strike at that age.
I'd also argue you can auto screen idiots out with a basic intelligence test for all jobs. If IBM can get away with an IQ screen, so can all other jobs.
EDIT: Forgot to mention. Above is the scenario where walking in the door will get you redirected to the same filter.
A 14 year old will be doing basic work, light labour, food service etc. The interview test is simple. Is the candidate presentable? Can you get yourself to and from work on time?
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