Summer jobs - Aquarium Advice

ConanTheLibraia · 05-10-2003, 11:03 PM

Hey, I am looking for a summer job (I'm in highschool) and I'd love to work at a petstore or somthing because all my life I've had animals (snakes, cats, rats, hamsters, fish, etc.) If anyone knows of any ideas or at least any chains that accept offers for a kid my age let me know,

fishfreek · 05-10-2003, 11:50 PM

Well I think if your 14 you can work with a workers permit. If your 16 you dont need such a permit. If your at least 14 I would go around to some of the local shops and ask to speak to a manager and then iquire with them as to if there would be a potental for employment.

d9hp · 05-10-2003, 11:52 PM

Aaron hit it on the head. I did just that ^^^. I went to the LFS, told him what I wanted to do but explained my age thing. I went and got a workers permit and if they did not keep postponing my dang interveiw I might have a job.

ConanTheLibraia · 05-11-2003, 01:07 PM

I have the forms for a work permit, but I need an employer to want to hire me and fill them out first. The petstore where I live requires you to be 16 to work. I think I might check with petsmart but I havn't seen kids my age working there, and since theyre a large "veery profesional" company I'm not sure if theyd hire a 14 year old. Since I have experience with animals in general I might get this job at a vertrinary clinic with the cats and dogs and stuff. Thatd be cool

Chrismac · 05-12-2003, 07:06 PM

keep your head up thats the best way to look at it.
Good luck.

Chris

fergieturk · 05-13-2003, 12:22 AM

Hey Conan,
You can also check to see if any aquariums or zoos in your area have high school intern programs. They are generally unpaid (boo!), but think of the fun time and experience you would gain. I know that in Chicago the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Shedd both have internships and volunteer positions open. You might have to be 16, but it's something to check out. These things look great on a resume - never too soon to start thinking about that!

ConanTheLibraia · 05-13-2003, 08:10 PM

I was consitering one at the national zoo. it would look pretty good on a resume or for college i bet.

05-10-2003, 11:03 PM	#1
ConanTheLibraia Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: D.C. Posts: 539 Images: 3	Summer jobs Hey, I am looking for a summer job (I'm in highschool) and I'd love to work at a petstore or somthing because all my life I've had animals (snakes, cats, rats, hamsters, fish, etc.) If anyone knows of any ideas or at least any chains that accept offers for a kid my age let me know, __________________ My fish will kick your fishes butt

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fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Well I think if your 14 you can work with a workers permit. If your 16 you dont need such a permit. If your at least 14 I would go around to some of the local shops and ask to speak to a manager and then iquire with them as to if there would be a potental for employment. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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d9hp Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,866 Images: 10	Aaron hit it on the head. I did just that ^^^. I went to the LFS, told him what I wanted to do but explained my age thing. I went and got a workers permit and if they did not keep postponing my dang interveiw I might have a job. __________________ Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in there shoes! That way, when you do criticize them, you are a mile away and have their shoes. http://members.lycos.co.uk/d9hp/yarrrr%20ahab-kid.jpg Would you like to join the North Carolina regional forum? Click Here!

05-11-2003, 01:07 PM	#4
ConanTheLibraia Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: D.C. Posts: 539 Images: 3	I have the forms for a work permit, but I need an employer to want to hire me and fill them out first. The petstore where I live requires you to be 16 to work. I think I might check with petsmart but I havn't seen kids my age working there, and since theyre a large "veery profesional" company I'm not sure if theyd hire a 14 year old. Since I have experience with animals in general I might get this job at a vertrinary clinic with the cats and dogs and stuff. Thatd be cool __________________ My fish will kick your fishes butt

05-12-2003, 07:06 PM	#5
Chrismac Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 364 Images: 11	keep your head up thats the best way to look at it. Good luck. Chris __________________ ~¿ô Chris

05-13-2003, 12:22 AM	#6
fergieturk Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 100 Images: 7	Hey Conan, You can also check to see if any aquariums or zoos in your area have high school intern programs. They are generally unpaid (boo!), but think of the fun time and experience you would gain. I know that in Chicago the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Shedd both have internships and volunteer positions open. You might have to be 16, but it's something to check out. These things look great on a resume - never too soon to start thinking about that! __________________ For every person who wants to teach there are approximately thirty people who don't want to learn--much. W. C. Sellar and R. J. Yeatman

05-13-2003, 08:10 PM	#7
ConanTheLibraia Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: D.C. Posts: 539 Images: 3	I was consitering one at the national zoo. it would look pretty good on a resume or for college i bet. __________________ My fish will kick your fishes butt

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