Going to be applying for a pretty important role in a company despite only being 16 that comes with some heavy responsibilties and even the potential to be the person in charge at points, taking command of certain staff members, despite them being older than me.

How can I write my application letter so that my age isn't considered an issue and just any general tips you can give me to make my application sound good would be great, thanks

What you've told us is as much use as a one-legged man at an ass kicking party.

What's the job? How much responsibility will you have? What positions of responsibility have you had before?

Slow_Scopes wrote:

For us gauge a good job application lots is required, simply making it so your age isnt an issue is a long shot.

you wont get the job... sorry kid but no one wants to be bossed by someone younger than themselves... let alone a 16 year old... what makes you think you are better than someone with experience... i dont mean to be a drag but unless you are some sort of genius i wouldn't even bother...

but you know what will smith said

Christopher Gardner: Hey. Don't ever let somebody tell you... You can't do something. Not even me. All right?
Christopher: All right.
Christopher Gardner: You got a dream... You gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want somethin', go get it. Period.

in this case its probably advice to follow, but by all means you go get em kiddo...

why am i calling you a kid? im only 17, what am i doing?

Edit: just ignore me , i havnt a clue what im saying.

Slow_Scopes wrote:

The job is a sales supivisior at a game shop, my resposibilities are to organize events, enforce store rules, discapline and task staff, I have had a job at the store before, so you could say this is more of a promotion oppertunity, but of course being 16 I havent really had that much experience on the previous responsilibites side

MayorCutie wrote:

Its not like i'm going for a random job anywhere I suppose, I know the guy running the store and he has seen me work and knows my capabilities, he offered me the application, I just wanted to make it sound good

But you are 15 not 16.

ReSpawn wrote:

I'll be 16 by the time the process is over

Well if you include serious aspects such as your K/D or your posts here on Hupit, I'm sure they won't give a crap about your age. They'll be like "Holy crap, this guy is on Hupit?!? I need him in my business... and on my peen."

Suiside BombR wrote:
Stats are meaningless, or so most people say =P

Epicquilbolt wrote:

Not for companies!

Suiside BombR wrote:

Unfortunatly the only time that stats work

Write up a draft of an application letter, then post it here. Sure many will be more helpful to you with grounds to work on.

Your age, doesn't matter in the business world. Its your ideas and experience which you bring to the table that matter. Try to sell yourself, and people will completely overlook your age if you present yourself as such.

Age does nothing but remind you that you are closer to your death. What matters is what skills you have and if you are needed at the company.

Draft:

This is what I got so far, I kind of hit a brick wall after where I got to.
Please bear in mind the employer already has some idea of my abilities

I would like to write this letter to you to tell you of my interest in taking up the position of sales assistant at Khaos Games Ltd. I believe that I would be suited for this job for several reasons, firstly, I have prior experience of working in your store and have done so for a period of 8 months, meaning that I am already adept and understand the kind of tasks I will be given, the software I need to perform such tasks and the skills required in order to complete them. Because of the experience I am also aware of the need for a routine that ensures I arrive on time and in a state to perform work to a satisfactory standard.
During my time at Khaos Games, and during my time performing a paper round, I also feel like I have become fairly skilled at communicating with members of the general public, meaning that I would be good at giving advice and at greeting and welcoming customer to the store, which will hopefully encourage them to visit the store more often.

sounds like you are trying to use big words... think casual... if they already know you you dont need to write like a chode.

it also has a begging tone to it.youre telling them what is required and saying you "believe" you meet the qualifications.

write it like they want you...

MayorCutie wrote:

Lol that is me though, I do talk with this technical vocabulary stuff, It does piss people off sometimes, but sure as hell makes it easy writing in a formal situation, I did add a paragraph on the end with all of the points of why I am better.

Epicquilbolt wrote:

no, thats not what i was saying... i was saying that it sounds like someone trying to hard to sound smarter than they are...well thats what went through my head when i read it.

who knows maybe you are smart.

MayorCutie wrote:

Well I certainly put the effort in at school at get good grades, accepting nothing lower than a B

While, its fine to speak about your adequate skill set. More so, sell yourself. For example: I’m keen to please, I welcome customers to the store.

Hopefully, that’s helpful to you.

maltar7 wrote:

Added some stuff along those lines, thank you

So you aren't a spoilt little shit that gets £50 every week from your parents? Well, I have it easy anyway.

I may be wrong with this, but aren't you not allowed to sell entertainment and media products if you are not that age yourself (e.g. you can't sell someone a 18 rated game as you're not 18 yourself). Well, put it this way, when my friend applied for a job at our local Blockbusters (Yes, they still exist in the UK 'merica, most people's internet isn't that great and Netflix is just coming over here), he got told he couldn't work there.

Well, how rural is where you live? Because my other mate works at the local cricket club serving people (and he's a real short fucker). If you live in a area where if you don't drink you're seen as a sissy by your own parents, you may have a chance. And you'll be able to serve to your mates! Always a plus.

Epicquilbolt wrote:

Look, put it this way, if I was working there, I wouldn't take shit from some chubby kid with a polo shirt that's too big for him anyway. Think smaller, less boisterous. They'll always need trolley pushers at Asda.

Bromances wrote:

Do you know what the funny thing is? I got the job and was told it was a great application letter, I don't give a fuck if someone gets pissed off because someone younger than them got told what to do, they don't like it? They can go find a job somewhere else. Clearly the other applications weren't up to scratch and they were written by adults who have at least completed their studies past secondary education, and don't think I'm a snobby little kid who gets spoilt by his rich parents, my parents are both working class and are far from anything even considered middle-class, everything I have owned I more or less have worked for, PS3, laptop, clothes, the lot, all paid out of my own pocket.