Finding a "real" job.?

Question

I recently graduated high school & I'm looking for a decent paying job (nothing fast food or the like).
I have a car payment && other bills that are all on me.
I'm great with a computer, have excellent personal skills & i'm a quick learner.
But I'm having seriously troubles finding a real job! HELP!

Answer 1

All the professional jobs require either education, experience or training...none of which you have. Not insulting, just a fact of life for most high school grads.

I would recommend college. Expensive? Certainly. Worth it? Triple-certainly. But I understand this may not be an option for you.

You could go the training route...like IT or other trade skill. It also costs money and takes time but it will land you a better payday sooner than college (in some fileds anyway).

You've ruled fast food and the local mall out.

There's always the military. You can even go "reserve only" and do basically no active duty (unless you get called to Iraq). It pays well and gives you training in your chosen career field (provided you qualify).

Good luck. And believe me, no matter how bad it looks now...it will get better (note I make no claim as to when that time is...but I found it highly corresponds to education)

Answer 2

You may want to consider a job as a receptionist. Not much experience is required; you would answer phones, take messages, sort and distribute mail, light typing, etc. Your skills with the computer will come in very handy, and once you get your foot in the door you may be able to move up into better paying jobs as you gain experience.

Answer 3

Try department stores, or other retail positions. Most will require no prior experience, and you could work full time or part time, and gets raises. Interview, and see how many hours you could get at each store, and be specific in asking how much you will be starting at, and when you could receive that first raise.

Chart it out, and pick the job that pays a living wage with a good potential for raises or bonuses.