Hourly work in DC area for teens?

I desperately need a job for the summer. I am 17, affable, hard working, and eager to learn. In the DC Metropolitan Area, the only jobs that are "easy" to get are in restaurants, and they want people who are older and experienced--which I am not. Also, Craigslist has been of no help. Any suggestions?Hourly work in DC area for teens?
Use great care when trying public sites like "Craigslist". Although most of the people on it are honest, there are quite a few ne'er-do-wells and phonies on them. Do NOT pay ANYthing in advance, if at all, except, possibly, for uniforms and/or legitimate union dues, both of which are usually taken out of your paychecks, so there are no out-of-pocket expenses. Make sure you tell your parents about ANY job that you hear about, regardless of the source. Employer sites, such as "Monster", are somewhat better, but make sure that the source is "real", such as a local agency or employer or store, etc, and that they will pay on a regular basis (usually weekly for hourly jobs). Stay away from any jobs that pay on a piecemeal or monthly basis, no matter how easy or too-good-to-be-true it seems!



I find it hard to believe that all DC restaurants want experienced people. Having lived in the DC area for over 13 years, I assure you that there are plenty of jobs available for teens in fast food diners as well as upscale restaurants, not to mention many non-food retailers along M Street, alone!



You'd be much better off checking the local papers (Times, Post), including the freebies in the kiosks at the Metro stations and other locations: the "job" papers are mostly legit, and the "CityPaper" (issued Thursdays, and they go VERY fast!) is a fair source of a wide range of local jobs.



The hardest work you'll do is pounding the pavement, and, even then, you might not find the ideal job, summer or otherwise. Leave the car behind, if you can, as it will save you money in the long run, and wear a neat casual outfit with comfortable shoes while on your search. Don't take the first job that comes along, but, by all means, fill-out as many applications as you can. FYI: if this is your first job, don't be surprised if they ask you to submit to a drug or background check; it's not unusual, these days, but make sure that they pay for it.



BTW, assuming you're still in school, consider internships at places that might help your major and/or career. They might not pay much, if at all, but it's a great way to get your foot in the door, not to mention on your resume!Hourly work in DC area for teens?
there is a teen job search starting on wednesday the 11th of june, meeting by the lincoln memorial