I applied to the position of sales associate. 3 weeks later, I was called to interview. They wanted me to come in the next day. I did. Got back into the office, the woman treated me like an idiot for having to ask where the offices were (which were past the bathrooms). She asked me how old I was, I said 16, and she told me that because I was not yet 17, she could not hire me due to child labor laws. She clearly did not have an understanding of labor laws, as in the state I live, the strict laws apply to persons aged 14-15--the only restrictions for 16-17 are from hazardous occupations. I do know it was not a company policy, because I checked after leaving. She quickly dismissed me, told me to "try again when you're older."

I was a referral and had a brief discussion with the manager and got the job relatively easily. I think getting this job was one of the easier jobs I was able to obtain. However, this was back in 2010.