[Jords]

Originally Posted by Livia

Jords, eveything happens for a reason. You probably didn't get this job because something better is waiting for you. I hope so. How's your CV looking? Have you had someone give it a look over? You probably have all kinds of experience you don't think is relevant for your CV but would be impressive to an employer.

Good luck in your job search.

Nope I wouldnt know who to ask to be honest. My dad is self-employed and my mum has never needed a CV so I was kinda stuck on my lonesome

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Jords

Nope I wouldnt know who to ask to be honest. My dad is self-employed and my mum has never needed a CV so I was kinda stuck on my lonesome

How about your Careers Service?

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Livia

How about your Careers Service?

oh I never thought to do that, I will have to go in!

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Jords

oh I never thought to do that, I will have to go in!

The Job Centre will also look over your CV.

Good luck with it.

[Jords]

Thank you

[Tom4784]

Have you ever done anything resembling work with your dad? unpaid or otherwise? If you haven't got any formal work experience then your best bet is to try and find examples of times when you've done tasks associated with the job an in informal setting.

I haven't got much experience but I've often got my foot into the door by stating that I often take care of my dad's admin work since although I haven't had a lot of formal experience I've still undertaken tasks that I'd do in a real work environment.

Another piece of advice I'd give is that when it comes to the skills section of your CV don't just state your skills, give examples of how you've used them in the past and give them more detail. For example, if you write down IT skills as something you're good at follow it up with something like 'I'm experienced with different platforms such as Windows and Apple and have used Microsoft Office and imaging programs like Photoshop throughout my studies.'

That's not the greatest example mind but I hope you get my drift. Don't waffle on but don't skimp out on details either.

[Tom4784]

Also if you get rejected, don't dwell on it in a negative fashion. Pick yourself up, look over your application and CV and see what you can improve on in future and focus on the next job.

Every mistake and failure is a lesson.

[Lewis.]

The job center will help you a lot with your CV and getting you into work. Compared to some of the people that the job center have to deal with they will have no problem trying to help you - you'll probably be a breath of fresh air compared to the majority of the people they deal with (druggies, scroungers etc)

[Saph]

I'm too scared to apply for a job :/ If they reject me ill be so embarrassed..

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Have you ever done anything resembling work with your dad? unpaid or otherwise? If you haven't got any formal work experience then your best bet is to try and find examples of times when you've done tasks associated with the job an in informal setting.

I haven't got much experience but I've often got my foot into the door by stating that I often take care of my dad's admin work since although I haven't had a lot of formal experience I've still undertaken tasks that I'd do in a real work environment.

Another piece of advice I'd give is that when it comes to the skills section of your CV don't just state your skills, give examples of how you've used them in the past and give them more detail. For example, if you write down IT skills as something you're good at follow it up with something like 'I'm experienced with different platforms such as Windows and Apple and have used Microsoft Office and imaging programs like Photoshop throughout my studies.'

That's not the greatest example mind but I hope you get my drift. Don't waffle on but don't skimp out on details either.

oh dear Ive not even made a skills section :/
I bet they had a good laugh at my attempt of a CV

So do I literally just state:

- Speaking and Listening Skills *example*
- Ability to Work in a Team *example*

etc?

Thanks btw Dezzy

Originally Posted by SaphLiike

I'm too scared to apply for a job :/ If they reject me ill be so embarrassed..

No need to be embarrassed Im actually finding the whole process of finding a job quite fun wierdly.

[Kate!]

Starting Point will help you with a cv jords as well, just another option for you. The charity shop suggestion is a really good idea, will give you experience and you can get them to give you a reference. Good luck.

[Jords]

Ive done loads of volunteering at a charity shop

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Jords

oh dear Ive not even made a skills section :/
I bet they had a good laugh at my attempt of a CV

So do I literally just state:

- Speaking and Listening Skills *example*
- Ability to Work in a Team *example*

etc?

Thanks btw Dezzy



No need to be embarrassed Im actually finding the whole process of finding a job quite fun wierdly.

Yeah that's right, I'd personally try to find 3-5 skills that are applicable to the role, don't hesistate to change your CV to suit the job you're applying for. If you get no bites after a few applications then change it up a bit and see if your luck changes.