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1. Courtious and well mannered:- Shows how you will treat his/Her customers.

2. Well groomed:- A neat well presented appearance gives the impression you care and will help his/her first impression of you.

3. Good oral and written communication skills:-The ability to present yourself and your qualitys to your employer in a clear and concise manner will reflect how you will react with his customers

4. Ambitious:- Whilst it is only a summer job, many employees employ teenagers who have a genuine interest in the industry they are in.

5. Trustworthy:- Speaks for itself

6. Self-motivation:- Most summer jobs because of their nature will not be constantly supervised

7. Willingness to learn:- Most employers will not expect a teenager to know every detail of a job, but an express willingness to learn is generally enough

8. Reliable:- Employers hire those they believe will do the job

9. Neat, thorough and complete application

10. Basic math and reading skills

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