Sooner or later, most teenagers go through the process of looking for their first job. If you are starting that journey, congratulations Being employed is a new experience, and often very different from anything you've done before. It can be intimidating and confusing, but if you approach it with confidence and the right attitude, it will be one of the best and most memorable experiences of your life. One of the keys to confidence is knowing the facts and what to expect. The goal of this handbook is to give you the facts and understanding you need to approach your job search with confidence. It will give you several steps to follow to get a job. You don't have to follow all the steps - many people over the years have been hired without doing many of these things - but the more of these steps you follow, the more likely you will be to get the best possible job for you