Well, I just got yelled at by my mother for not being able to find a job. And I mean proper yelled at. Bearing in mind I have two arty A Levels which involve heck of a lot of work, two volenteer jobs, Queens award to complete, which I need to volenteer jobs in order to complete, and I barely get to see my boyfriend as it is, I need, even if it's only a slither of a scocial life to keep me from going insane.
If anyone has any tips at all about how to find a part-time job, please share ^-^
Don't worry, I can't find a job either. (The hazards of being a country gal.) But, if your mum really wants you to find work -- perhaps you could challenge her, and ask if she has any ideas. Even if it's just operating the photocopier or making coffee for people in her workplace. It's what I did after my GCSEs, and I'm doing it again now my A levels are finished.
However, if you really cannot spare the time to juggle a part-time job along with all your other stuff, just tell her that. Sure, she might yell for a bit - but at the end of the day it's your life and most of all, your choice.
Keep checking the jobcentre website- ring all the smaller shops/cafes in your area even if they haven't advertised job vacancies- smaller places are likely to only give you a few hours a week so you could juggle it with your other responsibilities quite easily. Have a CV ready if they ask for it, and be prepared to fill in dozens of application forms before you get an interview. If you keep getting rejected, don't be afraid to ring the company and politely ask why, so you can improve in future. When you get an interview, smile a lot. That's the reason I got my current job. There were many applicants and as I just about met the age requirement, had no experience, not even gcse results at the time, and am very shy, I thought I didn't stand a chance but it turns out that a nice smile was all they were looking for.
Remind your mum that we are in a recession and that most people are out of work: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/nearly-70-graduates-for-every-job-vacancy-2019168.html
See if you can get some paid work with the companies you are volunteering with. Or look for jobs that are in the same line of work, as you have experience.
Double check your CV and application form. Sign up to jobs4students (it might help.)
If you are 18 or over, apply for a few shifts at a pub or bar.
hmmm....Thank you all for your ideas, I've got a few application forms filled out, and I'm waiting on one online application.
I would try and get paid for the voleteer jobs, but they're both running and helping with youth groups at my local church, so I don't think that'll work....we've all tried ^^ (As a joke, usually)
But thanks for the tips, they really help =)
Head down to the Job Centre (I know.. it's awful), they have self-service (for lack of a better word) machines there were you can put in your requirements and search jobs.
I recommend getting a cleaning job, they tend to only be during the week, after school/college for a few hours and pay better than most part time jobs, and require little to no previous experience.
If you have any friends that are working, ask if you could get a job with them. If they could recommend you to their boss, that could give you an advantage.
What do you guys write in your CV that will help?? I know the general points you should put in it but anyone have a tip or advice for a more impressive CV?
>>8 put in extra tidbits if it's important for your job. For example: You are applicating for a job in the social sector. If you have a past of volunteering for such things, put it in there. Then they'll know you have interest and expirience with such things.