Job Hunting
Where can I find a job?
All our current vacancies for 16-19 year olds can be found in the jobs section of our site.
Students who have completed an advanced level course can also use our Guide to Employment and Training.
Applying for a Job
Whether you’re looking for part-time work or a full-time career you‘ll need to make applications and prove that you are the right person for the job. Whatever you have to do to get the job, remember that you are out to impress!
You might have to do one or more of the following things:
- Telephone or email for details
- Send a letter of application
- Fill in an application form
- Send a CV with a covering letter
- Go for an interview
- Do a test
Create a Great CV
Keep it brief – one side of A4 is ideal.
Ask at school, college or at your local Connexions Centre to see examples of CVs as a guide.
If you haven’t got a computer at home use one at school, college or local Connexions Centre to write your CV.
Keep a copy on the computer or a disk so that you can change it and print off further copies whenever you need to.
Tailor your CV to the job you are applying for – if the job demands computer skills stress this in your CV. If communication skills are required for another job, change your CV to emphasise this.
Use the spell checker and get somebody else to check it for typing errors.
Five Ways to Succeed at an Interview
- Make sure you know as much as possible about the job and the company – read the job advert again, look at the company web site and any information you have been given.
- Arrive on time - plan ahead how you will get there and how long it will take.
- Think beforehand about why you want the job and why you are the right person for it and be prepared to answer questions on this in the interview.
- Smile and be enthusiastic.
- Be positive about your strengths but always stick to the truth.
Listen to advice from TheSite.org on making the right impression without saying a word.
Click here to listen to advice on body language in interviews.
Last Updated: 30-Jul-2007