Job Hunting
Where can I find a job?
All our current vacancies for 16-19 year olds can be found in the vacancies section of our site.
Year 11 school leavers can start work or training full-time after the last Friday in June. You need to register for work at your local Connexions centre. We will help you to find a job and/or a training place.
16 and 17 year olds cannot usually get benefits. You can ask about benefits when you register for work at your local Connexions centre. It is the Jobcentre Plus office who decide whether or not you can get any benefits.
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.
CV builder
Use this online CV builder to identify your skills and qualities, find out more about CVs and covering letters and create your own CV in 12 easy to follow steps.
Go to CV builder
Presenting yourself at interviews
Body language expert Judi James tells us how to create a great impression at interviews.
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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.
The Contact Project
Job Number: 4046801Location: Leicester
Details:The Contact Project offers many opportunities under one roof. It is open Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 7.00 pm during which you can be involved in : -
· Skills For Life Programme (support with literacy & numeracy and developing self esteem & confidence)
· Young parents Group
· 1 - 1 Mentoring Sessions (aged 11 - 19 years)
· Intervention Sessions for 13 - 15 year olds.
· Girls Group
· Sports (football)
You can be involved in as many activities as you like and opportunities for development can take place through the project, including work experience, C.V. building and job searches. The project works to develop partnerships with projects and agencies to ensure that you have access to other services that you might need.
Last Updated: 14-Sep-2009