i still can't get a job?

Question

i really need some advice, im 19 and have been applying to jobs for about 2 years, after leaving college in june i've applied to over 100 jobs, i've lost count, but i cant understand why no one will give me a chance, im not a bad kid and work really hard for what i have, the way i look has nothing to do with this as i hardly ever even get an interview
my CV has been checked by a professional who says it's fine
any advice on finding work?
i cant believe how hard this is, i have friends who have 2-3 jobs, yet i cant even get 1

i'm applying for low entry jobs and ones that dont need experience and offer training

Answer 1

Try getting some advice on interview technique. Plenty on the internet, or try your local job centre.

Answer 2

Two points to help. Firstly you may need to express willingness to work unsociable hours including weekends, public holidays like Christmas Day and night shifts. That could well eliminate about 90% of those competing against you to get jobs on offer in whatever area you live in.

Secondly you probably need to get some qualification. It is difficult to answer exactly what to sort of qualification you could go for because you do not give your background or indicate what you are good at and perhaps not so good at? But to generalise. If for example, you qualified as a nurse you could well be guaranteed employment because the NHS so badly need more nurses etc. . Alternatively if you do a SITO (Security Industry Training Organisation) course which is only 3 or 4 days and a very easy exam, once you have got an "SIA Licence" you are virtually guaranteeda job because there is a desperate shortage of security officers all over the U.K. etc. etc.

You see a proven record of reliability in work performance is what employers tend to look for rather than professionally worded cvs from people with no work experience which simply indicate "potential" rather than actual.

Answer 3

Your CV is the way to grab a potential employer's attention.

I usually put something in which will make them remember me. In my case I am in the computer industry but one of my qualifications is my RHS exam which I got 2 years ago - it stops them thinking just about the job and looking at you as more of a person.

However - having been looking for this long is actually going to be putting employers off - they will wonder what is wrong with you!
Is there anywhere in your area where you can get free training/re-training courses? This is always good on a CV as it shows you being positive and willing to go out & do things to make youself more "desirable"!

Good luck - next year will be the year for you!

Answer 4

What about applying for a job at a shop (large chain) or fast food establishment - then when any internal jobs get advertised you could apply for office or management you could apply - it gets your foot in the door.

Otherwise try a call centre - the work is boring but the easiest way to get another job is to be employed already - strange but true.

Answer 5

The statement that bothers me is the way I look has nothing to do with this as I have not had an interview. Could you expand upon this? As though that might be the reason you have not gotten an interview. Multiple tattoos piercings etc are a turn off by most business's and their customers.

Answer 6

Try asking at the local Jobcentre plus for an application form for the job as their boss. Then ask them whether the plans have been accepted yet for relocating that branch to a particularly nasty area of town. You had heard that the local council were going to use these offices for more efficiency cuts planning due to the council tax non payment increases.

Answer 7

After you turn in your application are you attaching a resume and calling back?

Calling back in a week and introducing yourself, or even walking in and introducing yourself to a manager and handing in your resume really helps.

Also send a follow up letter asking if the position has been filled.

When employers see that you're serious about wanting the job they'll be more likely to hire you.

Answer 8

What jobs are you applying for? That could be the problem. Try applying for entry level jobs or jobs that don't require experience or education.

Answer 9

Finding your first job can be hard, and most people go through the same that you have just described, but they manage to pull through it.

Why not take a squint at my Site:
http://www.gjobadvice.co.uk

For some pointers that you may have missed to get you that first job.

Hang in there, you'll make it.

Answer 10

y dont go for freelance work online?it only requires basic computer knowledge.they are genuine sites in this category.to be sure that a site is genuine, withdraw the min. possible amount from it. even i work online. to know more and enrol, contact me. you will soon be earning more than ur friends.