What to know before being hired?
Documents Needed
Work 15 & Under
Work 16 & Over
Do's & Don'ts while holding a job
100

How old do you have to be to hold a job?

14 years and older

100
What paper helps let your job know your previous work history?

Resume

100

What popular job is a guaranteed first step for many minors?

Market Basket


100

How can you deposit your paycheck?

Have an admin take you to the bank, ask to open an account

100

If you are feeling sick and aren't able to make it into work what should you do? 

Call your boss and explain how you're feeling

200

What type of clothes should you NOT wear to an interview?

Short shorts, See through clothes, Crop tops, Jeans with holes/rips

200

What form do you need to fill out to acquire a job?

Job application 

200

What is a job you can get by asking your school?

Internship, Trade Job

200

What are some seasonal roles/places that you can work at/as during the summer?

Camp Counselor, Icecream Shop, Outdoor entertainment centers, Theme Parks

200

If you are feeling overwhelmed on shift, who should you go to?

Your supervisor/boss 

300

What is minimum wage in Massachusetts?

$15 an hour

300

What paper do you need to work at a job as a minor?

Work permit
300

Popular food place that 15 year olds can work at?

Mcdonalds

300

How many hours a week can you work during the school year and during the summer?

48 hours a week

300

How many hours before hand should you call your boss if you can not make it into work that day?

4 hours is typical, ask for the policy

400

How do you find the application for a job?

Online through the career section/ Or go in person

400

What information should go on a resume?

Name, Number, Email, Previous work/Volunteer Work, Education

400

How many hours can you work a week during the summer when school is not in session?

40 hours a week

400

What personal information should you know before attending your first day at work?

Social security number

400

You are having a tough time at the program and it is effecting your ability to go to work, what should you do?

Talk to a clinician, ask if they can call your supervisor/boss with you and help determine how often you are able to work

500

Who do you go to/where can you find a workers permit?

Ask any admin/ Or go online at Mass Gov

500

What paper should you include before giving the resume?

Cover letter


500

How many hours a day can you work during the summer when school is not in session?

8 hours

500

What are some environments minors are NOT allowed to work in and jobs they are NOT allowed to do and why?

Any job requiring heavy machinery, due to the safety hazards (This would include bakeries/food processors in a deli)

500

How much taxes are taken out of your paycheck?

5%