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- The request form must be completed by the minor and the employer and signed by the minor's parent or guardian. This form is not a work permit! After this is complete, you may email the completed application to [email protected] with a file or a photo. (Remember, you can use DocHub.com to edit PDF documents. Simply create a free account and upload the PDF to start editing, this makes for simple and neat forms).
- You also need to sign and date the Contract Letter, which indicates your compliance to adhere to grading and attendance requirements of your work permit.
- Send the completed application form AND signed contract letter to [email protected] ALL information, including the student's social security number and parent signature, MUST be completed to process. Processing, in most cases, can be done within 72 business hours. (This is due to verifying employer info and/or confirmation with Dr. Cleave). Work permits cannot be processed over the weekends or during holidays.
- This Official Permit document is primarily filled out by the School or District Office, the only area you, the student, will need to fill complete is the "Minor Signature."
- Permit with be available for pick-up at the Front Office or emailed to the student and his/her parents/guardians.
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- Work Permits are probationary and will be reviewed on a monthly basis for grades and attendance. Students are required to be in good academic standing, having discipline and attendance records signed off by administration.
JOB BOARDs
Below is a list of online application job boards that are recommended to create an account for. Be sure to select job posting notifications to your email (if the option is available). For assistance with setting up your account please visit the College and Career Center.
Once you submit your applications ONLINE, then follow up one/two days later by calling and ask to speak with the manager. If possible, go IN PERSON and ask to speak with the Manager. Introduce yourself and say, "I'd like to check on the status of my job application please."
If you need help preparing for your interview or creating a resume, meet with me in the CCC or via ZOOM! Use https://calendly.com/ohsccc to select a time!
Happy Job Hunting, you got this!
- Apply for a Social Security Number with this Social Security Number Application Form.
- If you are ineligible to acquire a Social Security Number, but you have been hired to work and you still need to file taxes, you can request an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, or ITIN, so that you can legally file tax returns and claim the income reported on your W-2’s to the IRS!
- Complete a W-7 ITIN Application Form to request an ITIN number from the IRS.
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”), is an executive order issued on June 15, 2012 by President Obama, protecting eligible immigrant youth who came to the United States as children. DACA gives eligible undocumented immigrants:
- temporary deportation protection
- and a work permit that allows them to get a social security number.
- Steps To Apply for DACA for the First Time
Common Interview Questions
Common interview questions:
- Tell us about yourself.
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- Why do you want this job?
- Where would you like to be in your career five years from now?
- What's your ideal company?
- What attracted you to this company?
- Why should we hire you?
- What did you like least about your last job?
- When were you most satisfied in your job?
- What can you do for us that other candidates can't?
- What were the responsibilities of your last position?
- Why are you leaving your present job?
- What do you know about this industry?
- What do you know about our company?
- Are you willing to relocate?
- Do you have any questions for us?
