2006-09-26 23:00:19 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Local Businesses ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Manchester
Well Jamie, this cannot be true can it, otherwise no one would ever be employed. And while my job may look easy, it certainly counts as employment.
unfortunately, a lot of people seem to set the bar far too high for thier first job, they want to be reaed as middle management withut having to prove anything. I'm regularly amazed by people that work for me who think i should give them the reigns and let them take over big decisions without any proven history.
Work experience is out there for 99% of people, sure there are a few who are unemployable but that doesn't sound like you, you can use a compter and write in a coherent way - that puts you above 75% of the people I meet !
To get work experience you need to set you sights a little lower to start with, that way the options flood in.
2006-09-26 23:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by Michael H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Volunteer somewhere, if you're on jobseekers allowance and have been for 6 months or more then they can put you on a new deal scheme and you can do work-based training and there's 2 other options but it's been over 2 years since I was on it, so cant remember.
I've got a problem because I've got a big gap of unemployment, so companies go ooh big gap, you tell them it's because you've been looking for work, they turn you down and give you an even bigger gap, it's ridiculous, if you were foreign you could get free housing and be given a job because you'd be cheap.
And Danny W, I've been sending out CVs for 2 years, managed a few interviews but that's it and I have qualifications and experience for what I want to do.
2006-09-26 23:14:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mummy of 2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have temporary service in your area, apply there for anything they have. Once you have a job that you like and you do a good job at it they won't want to let you go and may hire you full time. But don't stop there. On your days off or after work get out and keep looking for a full time job and be up front with the temporary employer and let them know that you are looking. This shows them that you have incentive and will be a big plus for them to hire you. If you fine a better job than the temp one, take it. You may even find that your temp employer will want you to come back with an even better offer. I've seen this happen.
2006-09-27 03:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by Donald C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's best to take any job you can get at first, until you build up a resume that shows that you are a responsible employee. For instance, work in stocking at a department store, or work in a grocery store as a bagger (someone who bags groceries for the customer). Whatever you can find. If you work at something like this for six months or a year, and show up on time, everyday, then you are much more likely to get hired at something you really want to do.
2006-09-26 23:11:14 · answer #4 · answered by Ellen J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
U ARE SOOO RIGHT! i am from london, and had a tough time! i started from the low, for no money nearly! (3 quid ph)! then i slowly moved up, and now am on 18k a year...i say, take whatever comes to you! look everywhere! usually restaurants, and catering in general is a good way to start with no experience. give out a cv to everyone you can find, and also have a look on gumtree.co.uk. all the best, hope you'll find a job!
xxx
2006-09-26 23:11:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do volunteer work. That's something that will give you experience and hopefully reference letters, and help the community at the same time. Check out myidealist.org, for example, they have many nice ideas for good volunteer or intern work.
2006-09-26 23:10:05 · answer #6 · answered by Jhan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to put more effort in to getting job. you can work free for a company that related to you favorite field for a while. if you show your ability, they employ you. even you are not employed you will have some experience.
that's a simple way you can try it.
Good luck
2006-09-26 23:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a catch 22 situation, I'm afraid. But you could always try voluntary work, or go back to study something which requires a placement during the course. Good luck.
2006-09-26 23:03:14 · answer #8 · answered by Roxy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't have a great deal of appeal to me, but you could offer to work free for some time. Or volunteer somewhere that does need you.
2006-09-26 23:02:04 · answer #9 · answered by Nobody200 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1st,just be honest about it...nobody wants to employ those that just wants 'experience'...It would be wasting their time and would have been better giving those who wants to improve in their work..God bless!
2006-09-26 23:10:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋