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Avery Johnson
Reliable student seeking weekend retail role
Availability
Mon
4–9p
Tue
After 5
Wed
Club
Thu
4–9p
Fri
After 6
Sat
All day
Sun
12–5p
Top strengths
- Customer-ready
- Handles cash
- Weekend closer
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Everything stays on one page with just the essentials hiring managers actually read.
Tell us about school, clubs, and goals
We pre-fill prompts so you can list volunteer work, electives, and certifications without overthinking.
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Export a PDF resume and share a color-coded availability grid that managers love.
Everything you need to walk into a teen job interview ready.
Each tool works together so managers immediately see your skills, schedule, and professionalism.
Resume builder
Fill in guided prompts, pull in availability, and export a crisp PDF without watermarks once you upgrade.
Availability grid
Tap through your school timetable and extracurriculars to auto-generate when you can work.
Cover letter coach
Generate a confident 3-paragraph note covering motivation, start date, and hours in seconds.
Walk-in interview kit
Print a checklist, talking points, and questions so you can walk in prepared.
Loved by teens, parents, and front-of-house managers
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“Managers loved seeing my availability grid right next to the resume—it made scheduling a breeze.”
“Buying the subscription for my son meant no more formatting headaches and a real PDF we could print.”
Understand the rules before you apply
We translate the tricky parts—permits, allowed shifts, and curfew guidance—into checklists you can hand to parents or managers.
Compliance checklist
- Complies with federal FLSA guidance for 16-year-old workers
- Helps track local curfew and break rules before you apply
- Highlights parent/guardian approvals where required
Roles that hire fast
- Retail associate
- Quick-service restaurant crew
- Lifeguard or pool support
- Ice cream or smoothie shop attendant
- Recreation camp assistant
Resume tips that stand out
- Lead with reliability—mention GPA, attendance awards, or volunteer streaks.
- Match bullet points to action verbs hiring managers scan for (assisted, prepared, organized).
- Mention schedule highlights like ‘Weekdays after 4pm’ alongside your extracurricular wins.
Availability presets
School weeks
Available after 4pm on weekdays and fully open weekends.
Blocks class time automatically and keeps Friday night flexible for shifts.
Summer
Weekdays 8am–4pm except swim practice Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Great for seasonal employers who need consistent day coverage.
Exam season
Limited to Saturday shifts until finals wrap.
Locks in focus time while keeping one weekend slot for income.
Answers teens and parents ask every week
Each answer links out to trusted resources inside the app when you need more detail.
Do 16 year olds need a work permit?+
Many states require a work permit or parent authorization. We include a state checklist and links so you can print what your manager needs.
Can I get paid without a bank account?+
Yes. Ask your parent or guardian to help set up direct deposit or request a payment card from the employer. Our walk-in kit explains how to raise it politely.
What happens if I do not subscribe?+
You can build and preview everything for free. Downloads include a light watermark until you upgrade, and you can always unlock unlimited exports later.
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Pennsylvania Work Permit Guide
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Ohio Teen Work Rules
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Georgia Work Permit Guide
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Three-paragraph letter structure for teens introducing themselves to quick-service managers.
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Ready-made schedule summaries for school, sports, exams, and summer shifts.
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Walk-In Interview Kit
Checklist, scripts, and follow-up templates for in-person job visits.