When and where to get a job?

GreenLanternposted 1 year, 1 month ago

I am currently a 16 (17 soon) year old student in college, and I was wondering when to start applying for jobs? I would like them to be after my exams finish (may) so it doesn't disrupt me preparing for them.
I would also like to know where you think I should apply for, I am going to aim for retail but they do not seem to have a lot of vacancies, so I was wondering what type of jobs I'll have the most success in?
Thanks for any help!

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whatsThePoint1 year, 1 month ago #1 Show comment toolsReply
apply now for anything that interests you
transit1 year, 1 month ago1 Like #2 Show comment toolsReply
In the current climate you'll just have to join the que of 10 million others and hope you get lucky.
GreenLantern1 year, 1 month ago1 Like #3 Show comment toolsReply
punkstoner1
"I'm going to aim for retail."

OMG what the hell has this country come too.

I don't see what's wrong with that?
black gerbil11 year, 1 month ago #4 Show comment toolsReply
you aint gonna get nothing, tell you that now, theres a depression out there currently, you will only get cash in hand jobs.

Edited By: black gerbil1 on Apr 16, 2012 19:36
transit1 year, 1 month ago2 Likes #5 Show comment toolsReply
black gerbil1
you aint gonna get nothing, tell you that now, theres a depression out there currently, you will only get cash for hand jobs.

Desperate times i guess.

Edited By: transit on Apr 16, 2012 20:05: typo
sancho19831 year, 1 month ago #6 Show comment toolsReply
GreenLantern

punkstoner1
"I'm going to aim for retail."

OMG what the hell has this country come too.

I don't see what's wrong with that?

"Aim High" I think.

What are you doing at college? If it's a vocational course can you get something to do with the course you are doing?
GreenLantern1 year, 1 month ago #7 Show comment toolsReply
sancho1983

GreenLantern

punkstoner1
"I'm going to aim for retail."

OMG what the hell has this country come too.

I don't see what's wrong with that?

"Aim High" I think.

What are you doing at college? If it's a vocational course can you get something to do with the course you are doing?

Ohh I don't mean I want to do retail as my future career, I mean for the time being as I don't think you really need much qualifications, think they prefer experience.
And I do Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Economics, so I doubt I could do anything in those fields yet.

Edited By: GreenLantern on Apr 16, 2012 19:50
sancho19831 year, 1 month ago #8 Show comment toolsReply
GreenLantern

sancho1983

GreenLantern

punkstoner1
"I'm going to aim for retail."

OMG what the hell has this country come too.

I don't see what's wrong with that?

"Aim High" I think.

What are you doing at college? If it's a vocational course can you get something to do with the course you are doing?

Ohh I don't mean I want to do retail as my future career, I mean for the time being as I don't think you really need much qualifications, rather experience.
And I do Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Economics, so I doubt I could do anything in those fields yet.

So A'Levels, Why don't you skip the next few years, get £30k worth of debt from hookers and get a job at Starbucks.

Saves the hassle...

:D

Just apply now, might take a while to get one sorted. Exams start reasonably soon anyway don't they?
GreenLantern1 year, 1 month ago #9 Show comment toolsReply
sancho1983

GreenLantern

sancho1983

GreenLantern

punkstoner1
"I'm going to aim for retail."

OMG what the hell has this country come too.

I don't see what's wrong with that?

"Aim High" I think.

What are you doing at college? If it's a vocational course can you get something to do with the course you are doing?

Ohh I don't mean I want to do retail as my future career, I mean for the time being as I don't think you really need much qualifications, rather experience.
And I do Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Economics, so I doubt I could do anything in those fields yet.

So A'Levels, Why don't you skip the next few years, get £30k worth of debt from hookers and get a job at Starbucks.

Saves the hassle...

:D

Just apply now, might take a while to get one sorted. Exams start reasonably soon anyway don't they?

Haha that made me laugh! :D
I was thinking of doing that, just worried it might interfere with exams, they do start early, but they finish 1st of June
yipykayay1 year, 1 month ago #10 Show comment toolsReply
A lot of shops just stick an advert in their window when they are looking for part-time/temporary staff.
Slash1 year, 1 month ago #11 Show comment toolsReply
Go into the shops when its not busy and ask to speak to the manager and/or submit your cv if its retail.
Xia-hime1 year, 1 month ago #12 Show comment toolsReply
Get your cv into shops now, April is a good time for retail, if not September. There are done recruitment companies who do part time jobs as well. Above all ask your relatives. It's more who you know than anything and just hope you get lucky.
danmc1 year, 1 month ago1 Like #13 Show comment toolsReply
If fees hadn't just been shafted up I'd of recommended higher education and a part time job, these days positions you could have walked into with decent A levels a decade ago are asking for a degree/HND as a minimum. The un-skilled/un-qualified don't stand a chance in this climate competing with immigrants who will work twice as hard for half the money. Its **** up big time.
dolphinninja1 year, 1 month ago #14 Show comment toolsReply
Are you looking for a full time job ie a career or the start of one. Or a part time job to earn a bit of money. If your after something full time speak to your college career people about an apprenticeship. Monies not good at first but it gets you in to a job and qualifications with no debt. Engineering companies are crying out for them and despite what doom and gloomers say the specialist engineering sector of the economy is very strong at the moment.
Part time or just to get into work, retail, hospitality (hotels etc) or bar work. Also if theres something that interests you send an e-mail and ask if you can do some experience or a days volunteering. It all looks good on a CV. Best of luck.
GreenLantern1 year, 1 month ago #15 Show comment toolsReply
dolphinninja
Are you looking for a full time job ie a career or the start of one. Or a part time job to earn a bit of money. If your after something full time speak to your college career people about an apprenticeship. Monies not good at first but it gets you in to a job and qualifications with no debt. Engineering companies are crying out for them and despite what doom and gloomers say the specialist engineering sector of the economy is very strong at the moment.
Part time or just to get into work, retail, hospitality (hotels etc) or bar work. Also if theres something that interests you send an e-mail and ask if you can do some experience or a days volunteering. It all looks good on a CV. Best of luck.

I'm looking for a part time job, I intend to go university when I finish A levels, just looking to make a little bit of money
sassie1 year, 1 month ago #16 Show comment toolsReply
you need to be looking now, ask in shops, speak to people you know etc,etc do not leave it until after your exams that's when everyone will be looking. My daughter had a saturday job from 15 she just asked around and dropped lucky, good luck
kegan241 year, 1 month ago #17 Show comment toolsReply
Mcdonalds get paid 2 weekly just not the wigan one!!
mysmugcat1 year, 1 month ago #18 Show comment toolsReply
Look in the local newspapers,on websites such as jobcentreplus...have you made a CV yet? You can't be too fussy,just saying,...even a paper round is something.

Edited By: mysmugcat on Apr 17, 2012 17:09
dolphinninja1 year, 1 month ago #19 Show comment toolsReply
I'd try your town centre for shops. Also try any bars/pubs you can think of. Have you asked your parents if they have any friend who might be able ti get you some work. My advice is go for anything and everything. Even if you go to an interview and don't take it. Job interview experience is very useful. Even if you go in skeptical after the interview you might decide its the job for you. Good hunting.
No0b!$T1 year, 1 month ago #20 Show comment toolsReply
applied for McDonalds a few weeks ago and got the job within a week :p

wasn't the best time to get a job with my exams starting in a month and not much revision done, but it makes a bit of money so not too bad.