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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've hired teens!  Here are some things that make GREAT teen employees stand out!

1. BE ON TIME.  No, actually BE EARLY.  EVERY DAY.

2. CALL as soon as something comes up. It needs to be a very, very good excuse. Oversleeping is not a good excuse, but you should call then, too.

3. CURTESY. Be polite, say please, thank you.

4. OFFER, DON'T WAIT.  If you have some down time, ask: Is there anything I can help you with right now?

5. ASK. If you don't know, don't make something up, don't cover up.  Ask someone.

6. THOROUGH. If someone says to fold these shirts, do a nice job. If you're having a tough time doing a nice job, ask for some pointers.  An eye for detail is good.

7. CLEAR, CONFIDENT, POLITE VOICE & EYE CONTACT & SMILE.  May I help you?  Have a great day!  Thank you for coming!  Fake it 'til you make it. No sloppy voice on the phone! No sloppy customer service at the ice cream line.

These kids really do stand out. They can be shy. They can have accents, even thick accents. They can be tall, short, generally attractive or less so, thick, thin, whatever.  But those top things up there will set you apart. Hands down.[/quote]

Sadly, I could give the same list to some of the college graduates I hire at $50K a year. [/quote]

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