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How do i get a job for the first time?

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Rubel MRubel M


I have just finished school and i am 16. i done my CV and everything so do i just go into a shop and ask a random person working in the shop "do you have any jobs available". i do have some experiance.

Danielle
Danielle

Just take your CV to some shops and just say to one of the people working there that you are looking for work and would it be possible to leave a copy of your CV for the manager.

You might feel a bit of an idiot doing it but it's actually one of the most successful ways of finding a job. Employers respect that you really want to work if you are putting in the effort to find a job. A lot of employers will keep your CV on file if they like what they read but don't have any positions at that time and then contact you when something does become available.

Also have you tried looking at some job sites to see if there is anything available for you. There are loads of sites, a few are - directgov.co.uk, reed.co.uk, totaljobs, retailchoice.com, fish4jobs, monsterjobs.

If you type job sites or I want a job into your search engine it will take you to some sites.

Good Luck with the job hunting

Skeletorn ‚
Skeletorn ‚

Same here.

Most people I know already have jobs =/

I think the key to success is perseverance!

If you just keep trying you might get lucky =P

Experience always helps.

I didn't go to my W/E placement so that might be why I keep getting rejected lol

Just keep doing what you are doing and as long as you have a good CV then you will be able to get some form of work eventually =]


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