Go Life Launch™ walks you step by step from your first application to your first paycheck, and helps you turn your first year on the job into a plan for your future.
Earn a badge at every step
Six steps, in the order they really happen. Nobody expects you to know everything, only to show up and keep learning.
Spend 10 minutes on a starter resume. It gathers everything the application asks for (school, availability, activities, references), so applying goes fast, and a printed copy makes you stand out in the interview.
Start with McDonald's. They like to hire motivated teens who have their parents' permission. Enter your zip code to see openings near you.
Be on time, dress neat, look them in the eye and smile. Bring your resume. Then accept the job when it's offered.
90% of success is just showing up.
Got an offer? In Illinois, workers under 16 need a work permit before the first shift. You'll need your employer's letter, and a parent goes with you to the school office. Already 16? You can skip this step.
You'll feel like you don't know anything. That's normal. Listen carefully, ask questions and write things down.
Show up on time. Listen to your boss. Do your work. Go the extra mile. Stack those days into a full year, and watch your resume grow with every month.
Your first job isn't just about a paycheck. It's the launch pad for everything after.
One year of experience opens doors to management, college, the trades and the military.
Every milestone counts. Collect badges for each step, track your first year on the job and print a certificate for each one.
Your first resume is written
Paperwork done and signed
You landed your first job
Opened a savings account
Showing up, every shift
Pass the free 5-lesson class
Your hard work paid off
The big one. You did it.
A first job builds responsibility, confidence and a work ethic that lasts a lifetime. We keep you in the loop every step of the way.
Turnover is expensive. We encourage young workers to reach the one-year mark, which means lower training costs and better employees.
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