How to answer the application question "when can you start work?

Question

i am applying for my first job and i am 16 years old and it asks when can i start? what do i put down? im hoping i can start within the next few weeks but im not sure what to write since i am filling out my first application. the job is at Famous Footwear, a shoe store at my local mall.

Answer 1

The answer to when you can start working makes a huge difference in whether or not you get hired. If they are looking for someone to start now you will not get hired if you put the start date 3 weeks out. You can put today's date as a start date if you are serious about getting hired and are ready to have a job.

Answer 2

If you can work now, meaning you don't have to quit another job or you don't have a vacation scheduled next week, you put down 'Immediately' or 'ASAP'.



This isn't a trick question - don't overthink it.



Good Luck

Answer 3

Few? About 8 weeks?

They will toss your application in the basura

Answer 4

You can put immediately or a specific date a few weeks from now.