Hello everyone!
So as it's coming up to Christmas, I've seen a lot of Christmas temp jobs advertised, therefore I decided it would be a good time to write a little post about what I've learned about applying for jobs.
This time last year, I was fresh out of school and I was unemployed. After many attempts of apply I wasn't getting anywhere fast but don't worry its not all bad.
The first thing I learned and an Important thing to share with you is.. Don't beat yourself up or get yourself down about not having any replies from them millions of applications you sent.
For young people just out of school and even under the age of 18, it is very hard to find a job that is right for you.
Keep your head up and keep trying!
Work experience, you did at school or at college, does count as experience! Put it on your CV, put it in your application.
A cover letter is important! I never had a cover letter until 5 months ago. Write a cover letter which states your interest in the role and their company, be sure to thank them for reading your cover letter and CV.
Don't make your CV to long.. If you can make it two pages at most. Sometimes this cant happen (mine is three pages long). If its long take out pointless information. Make it informative but to the point and make it professional, spend some time making it look good, its basically you but on paper!
References are a must! Even if its a family member, that's fine! I would recommend two or three references. If you don't have any references, got some! Your mum, you college tutor, old school teacher, friend, someone who knows you.
Take your time when filling in application forms. Read over what you have put before you submit it. Once it's gone, it's gone!
Sign up for email updates. This can be done through the company web-site or through job-sites. I highly recommend Indeed, its a brilliant site. It lets you choose your area and places close to you, it allows you to search, company's and roles, you can upload a CV and cover letter and they ask if you want email updates everyday linking to what jobs you have searched.
Complete the application form! It might be the most boring thing you've ever done and it might be 18 pages long but don't give up because you never know. Big company's have long application forms and nine times out of ten they will want you to complete an online test/assessment.
Always have a copy of your CV with you. You never know if you'll see a vacancy.
Coming up to Christmas there is a lot of temporary vacancies, even though is temporary its a great way to get some experience and they could offer you a permanent contract in the end.
If you get asked about 'your hobbies and interests' be careful and mindful of what you put. Reading, walking and swimming are great things to put even if you don't do them.
There's just a few pieces of advise which I've learnt from experience.
Ill leave the links down below on job web-site.
Best of luck to anyone looking for a job!
Don't give up!
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