STEP 9

YOU GOT THE JOB – GREAT! NOW HOW DO YOU KEEP IT!!!!

EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYERS – THEY WILL NOT DISCUSS THESE, BUT WILL ASSUME THAT YOU KNOW THEM.
Doing your job correctly	No fighting/yelling on the job
Follow the rules	No insubordination (refusing to do assigned work, unless of course it is illegal!!!)
Be responsible	No threatening anyone on the job (verbally or physically)
Be on time	Ask questions when you are confused
Be respectful	Accept feedback and improve where you need to
Be neat and clean	Appropriate problem solving based on company policy
Be honest	Follow the company dress code (ask if you are not sure)
Be dependable
Be sober on the job
Be loyal to the company
Have a positive attitude
Regular attendance
Cooperate with other others/bosses

You may be given an employee handbook – READ IT! The rules you will need to follow are all listed there.

If you have to leave a job for a new job, to return to school after the summer, or simply because the job is not for you – make sure you give a resignation letter (also called a 2-week notice.) It looks like this…

To: (Put your boss's name here. You may also need to send this letter to Human Resources)

From: (Put your first and last name here)

Date (2 weeks before you will leave)

I, (place your name here), hereby submit my letter of resignation as a put your job title here , with place the name of your company here. My last day of work will be (2 weeks from the date of the letter). You may state in a positive manner why you are leaving, if you choose.

State something nice about the company you are leaving. For example, Thank you for the opportunity to work for ABC company. I learned a lot and will miss you all.

	Sign your name
	Print your name

 

How do I know what my rights are as a worker?

How to check youth labor laws and hours regulations for youth –

www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/laborstandards/workprot/minors.shtm (getting working papers, laws governing the employment of minors and minimum wage)

 

What if I have trouble keeping a job?

If you are having trouble keeping a job (6 months to 1 year…unless it's a summer job that may only last a couple of months), something may be in your way and you may not even realize it. Have the strength to handle the situation NOW before no one else will hire you!

Here are some supports that may help.

1. Maybe you need an objective person to help you figure out what's going wrong…
	Some sources of help include…
	•  Your parent or other trusted adult
	•  Your guidance counselor
	•  Your school social worker or student assistance counselor
	•  The University at Albany Career Services Unit (442-4900). This center offers a wide variety of psychological services to adolescents and adults; including personal and career counseling, personality, intelligence, vocational and learning disability assessments.
	•  If your current employer has an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) for part time workers – call them before you lose your job!
2. If your family meets certain income guidelines or you have dropped out of school, you may be eligible for certain federally funded programs. Contact: Career Central @ 462-7600
3. Maybe you need child-care? Contact The Child Care Coordinating Council @ 426-7181
4. Perhaps you have a disability and are unsure what might be helpful to you. Contact New York State VESID @ 473-8097 or Career Central @ 462-7600 and ask for the Disability Program Navigator
5. Maybe you can't keep consistent transportation. Call CDTA and ask to speak with the transportation planner to help you learn the bus system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP EIGHT

INDEX