Should I get a job?

Question

I've tried getting a job last summer but whenever I give in C.V or application forms, no one ever contacts me. Which in my book is worst then actual rejection because at least I'd know why i haven't got a job. I am getting so bored at home and I'd love the money coming in. Whats thepoint of getting good GCSE results if people don't take you seriously. ?My family keep nagging me now, a job would be good for my confidence and so on. But I don't want one for them I want it for me. Also now my cousin has a job I'd feel likeI was copying her. Should, I get a job and how do you go about it? I'm 17 and at college full time.

Answer 1

If you don't need a job please stay out of the market I am a sole breadwinner and don't need the competition and I need a job real bad.

Thanks!

Answer 2

If you typed your C.V. to the same standard as you typed this question, it's hardly surprising that you're still not in gainful employment. Just spend a moment and look at it. CAREFULLY. Poor English - wrong tenses, beginning a sentence with a preposition, missing out 'articles' (the, a, an), non-use of capitals where required, etc. etc. Now you'll all call me the usual names and tell me to go and get a life, (water off the proverbial, so don't bother!) but think on: I DID! Future employers want people who can do the business. Just because you can use the spell-checker doesn't make you a good communicator, and that's what you're going to need in this day and age. Nonetheless, I wish you all the best for your future.

Answer 3

You'll have to get a job eventually so it's probably best to start as soon as possible! You'll feel proud of yourself for earning your own money.
At your college there should be a careers advisor and they will help you with your CV and help you find out why you aren't getting call-backs. It may be that you aren't selling yourself enough or that you are going for jobs that you aren't suited to and require more experience than you have. Also, if you call when you haven't heard anything by the closing date, you should be able to find out the reason why you didn't get an interview.

While you are still at home and don't necessarily HAVE to work, it might be useful to do a volunteering job in the field you want to work in. This shows that you are comitted and are trying to help yourself get ahead.

You won't look like you are copying your cousin - everyone has to work!

Good luck.

Answer 4

If I was you I'd get your A'levels and then get a job, people with more qualifications generally get more money in the long run. Say you got a factory job now at £5 an hour, that money will not go up every year and you will still be on that wage when you are 25.
If you get A'levels though and then get an apprenticeship/go to uni/get a job with prospects then you will be on an incresing wage and so therefore better off in the long run. It may seem silly at the mo but enjoy your freedom while your young, remember you will be working for the rest of your life so make the most of it while you can.

Answer 5

I say go for a job, anytime you are free. It's something to occupy you, a great possiblity to learn, about the job and about how people behave at work (which is priceless when you get your full-time job after you graduate), and, as you said, getting the money is not bad either.

No, you'd not be copying your cousin. If anything, you'd show you can do it too.

About not getting replies to your CV's - yes, it's a nasty trick. Don't give up, make you CV and cover letter and letter of intent as good as they can get, and go for it. Even at the same companies that didn't reply, last summer.

Answer 6

First your cousin eats do you feel like you are copying her when you eat.
Them that don't work don't eat this is a old proverb.
If you don't need the money then give all your attention to your studies at school but i tell you my working you are not copying any people have to work when your school is finished then what work right or do you plan to stay in school for ever.
Someone once said if you love the job you do you will never work a day in your life find what it is that you love to do and then do it.

Answer 7

Your obviously applying for the wrong jobs or your C.V isn't structured very well.

I've been working since I was 14. I've done everything from waitressing to telesales it's definately good to get experience in a working environment.

And your comment about feeling like you'll be copying your cousin is rediculous are you sure you're 17??????

Answer 8

Dreamer, maybe you should redraft your CV. Do it in a different font, change some of the points you make about your self. IOf you use word, there should be some templates for Resumes, use some of them.

Never - put yourself down or make what you write sound unrealistic.

Always write good things such as - good at team work and solo activities. that you have initiative and drive.

Always add a hobbie that shows that you have interests...volentary work.. that you like to read.. DON't put down any trashy novels, but good books that you have read.. If you are interested in Languages, add that you are trying to teach yourself that language.

These are the things that employees look for.

Oh, always remember to add that you are a good listener!

Good Luck!

Answer 9

You could try to get a Summer job in a shop or Supermarket to gain some customer service skills (thats what you put on your CV in future!), apply in stores.

The other option is to try and get some work experience. You probably have a rough idea of what you would like to study at uni (if that is your chosen path, you don't have to go!) and an idea of a career. Write to companies which you might like to work for during your career and contact them. This will hepl you with career development.

Answer 10

id suggest that u finish college first as long as you re happy with what you are doing, think about it finish college, more qualifications better chance of getting a job. If you are unsure of what you want to do it can help to talk to a careers adviser check to see where they are based, there may be one at your college.

as for your cv contact the jobcentre they can give you help and advice about creating a cv - perhaps you re cv isnt 'doing it' for prospective employers, you could also try doing some voluntary work that always goes down good on a cv.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Answer 11

You're bored and you'd love the money - those are great reasons to get a job. Try looking on campus for jobs that are in your department. You could also check your Student Affairs office; they'll usually have jobs posted that will work around your class schedule. You could also head to a temp agency and see what they could line up for you. Many of those jobs are short term and you could see what you like and what works with your schedule. Good luck!