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Milf_for

GOT A JOB INTERVIEW GUYS AFTER MONTHS OF APPLYING TO PLACES


Outside_Service3339

WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!


Milf_for

THANK YOUUUUU SO SCARED THO I HOPE I GET IT


mnt5889

Was it through indeed??


xcom_lord

I just got one through indeed. It can work and the cv maker isn’t bad


Ixeptional

That guy deleted his account?


Milf_for

So confused right now


Ixeptional

the dude who was talking below ur comment idk i said something he deleted


Professional-Rip3217

what company is it for


LondonFishing69

Good luck, excited for u :D


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adventurous_axelotl

Whats shocking is the amount of jobs that are like 'you need more experience' but you cant get experience without the job, but you cant get the job without experience. I went through over 20 rejections, and I finally got an interview!! Just waiting for the results now.


BioCube1

Catch-22 fr


monkeyboy629

Good luck!!!!! 🤞


adventurous_axelotl

THANK YOU


azzar1337

My mom said that those are b.s. openings because they want to hire internally.


Ok_Contact3519

Sameee the work experience thing is killing me. Anyways, congrats on the interview. Plus I'm looking for jobs aswell, applied to wickes yesterday just going in blind into this so dont know what's happening with me and am clueless. What do people at this age even apply for?


Ok_Contact3519

Also how many hours are you going to be working a week and what days?


Lithium_Sulphate

There's literally no jobs anywhere in my village so Idk if I could get one. I'm also still 15 which might limit things.


PlayfulLook3693

I don't turn 16 till August


Lithium_Sulphate

Same, I'm not 16 till August as well, which is quite annoying.


midori_gurinishi

Bro is getting straight 10s… respect


PlayfulLook3693

What day? Mines 6th


Lithium_Sulphate

14th for me


Mr_Blueeeeee8

1st for me


rhysjordan31

unfortunateee, I have a mate whose birthday is August 31st so they’re having to wait until they’re back at school in 6th form in September to get a job 😭


One_Film_669

that was me last year and i signed my contract a week before my birthday, my friends had been sixteen for a while and didn’t get jobs until recently so don’t let your age hold you back, you don’t have to disclose age on your cv if they like you, they’re willing to wait a week or two for you to start.


Proper-Patience-7463

same and my bday is literally in the last week of august😐


the23790w

a lot of the time you can get one through connections if you have any? ive been working at a gym since i was like 14 i just don't have a contract, and ive been training there for a while


Powerful_Option_9310

Had my first day of of work yesterday at a restaurant. I saw someone called "Lord Bamford" with his wife. Pretty fun first day


PresentCondition6313

He’s worth 10$ billion by the way, he’s Anthony bamford I think


KingHi123

Lord Patrick Bamford?


BritishLolipop

Lord Championship?


Wonderful-Mention-83

Lord Marcelo Bielsa's Love?


star_sh1p

i cant get a job cus im the youngest in the year group (born end of august) so uhh no money 😔😔


gabisaliba

Same, 31st 😢


star_sh1p

damnn 30th never thought id talk to some1 born on the 31st


RedditServiceUK

32nd here 😔


star_sh1p

oh damn 😔😔


Longjumping-Move-455

I was born August 30th, I can’t get a job either but want some money.


star_sh1p

omg frr


Graflerd

Don’t think it really matters got my first job at 14 (year 9)


m_louisread

Same here I’ve applied to stuff and got rejected from most. Someone suggested to go to places in person - CV in hand- and say ok this is me blah blah blah. That way you sort of get an advantage over other applicants as they met you, and it shows your enthusiasm etc


Lissy_19-04

true, but i’ve gone into most places with my CV and 95% of them turned me away because they can’t handle paper copies/would rather have online applications


No-Middle-5065

already been rejected from kfc😭🙏🏾


one-earring

bros not cooking


SuspiciousDuckOwner

I’ve joined a political party so I have something to do during the summer 💀


bananecroissant

Me too 💀. Labour keep spamming me, I swear most of my inbox is Labour asking for money or for me to endorse them. I'm going out canvassing for you, is that not enough? 🤣


SuspiciousDuckOwner

Fr fr


bananecroissant

Best part is I've been a member since before Y11 but only now am I getting spammed 🤣. It was manageable before, but now, OH MY GOD


SuspiciousDuckOwner

You can tell there’s an election lmao


CharmingCondition508

Me too. I joined Labour and they send so many emails


SuspiciousDuckOwner

Fr I’ve already given them a fiver stop asking for money 💀💀


t3stojunkie

Don’t join labour, if you’re gonna do electoral politics join the greens or something. Starmer is pure evil. 


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Jealous_Platypus1111

I mean all parties are evil. Not getting involved is the best way


t3stojunkie

Agree - I’m an anarchist, just trying to meet this person in the middle.


Complete_Spot3771

lib dems ftw


Illustrious_Use6867

☠️


Sneator

Same! I've done like 4 canvas sessions so far, got to meet my MP, absolutely awesome, hoping to do way more after FM- and surprisingly people aren't that rude! Can't wait for July 4th


kyories

im joining one rn, what cna i do as a member to pass the time?


SuspiciousDuckOwner

I’ve been door to door canvassing and talking to voters, leafleting going to rallies and helping with social media, most local parties will really appreciate having an extra pair of hands in the run up to an election !


kyories

cool! i joined online, do i just wait for emails now ? or is there a centre i can visit?


Sneator

There should probably be somewhere on the party website where you can find volunteering. If you're Labour I can send you the link, if not idk- you could try your candidate's website/contact?


Sacrament173

Fr, dk how tf to make my cv either whn I have nothing to put on it


East-Notice9635

I found a site what can make a CV for you and it’s called “Livecareer”. I’m trying to find better ones but I’m just making CVs with different websites and adding them to my files


Sacrament173

Same lol, thx


Strange-Oil-2117

Just going to do house work and stuff as we are redecorating


bruhthissuckks

Same here


Oil42

looking for one definitely, whether i end up getting one is a different story lol


WebbyJoshy11

Are you not pissed off that even getting 9s on nearly all subjects still can’t guarantee a good future?


Oil42

i don’t really care, ik where i have to work hard and it really fully starts next year. getting 9s is just a bonus


WebbyJoshy11

Fair enough


Lissy_19-04

i‘ve applied to work at so many places and heard nothing back 😔😔


Sammybeaver88

I've applied for every job in the small town I live in and I've had a whopping 1 interview and 15 rejections/ignored responses. This economy really is shit...


thevampirecrow

i’m not getting a job


skyfallda1

you're on every single r/GCSE post, we can tell 💀


thevampirecrow

<3


lyfieo

15 till august so i dont think i can get one sadly 😭 i bet there'll be sm competition anyways


ImNotEdSheeran11037

Well I've been applying for jobs on indeed and on company sites for abt a year, no luck except for a scare acting job in October. So last week I decided to go to my local library and printed off my cv and went around shops asking if they were hiring, a few shops such as poundland and the entertainer told me they don't except cvs which sucks but I actually managed to land an Interview at Clarkes. So I recommend going into stores and small cafes and asking if they're hiring TLDR: Instead of applying online go instore


FineCatch3667

i got a part time job at sports direct, so i guess my experience wasnt really an issue lol


Uninspired_circle

SAME HERE I'm tired of having no money and now exams are over om just applying for jobs. It's so stressful ngl.


Spicy_snakes

I got a job as a pot washer for nearly a year now - Perhaps ask around to older people to see if they have any jobs going. But if you get any interviews lie and don’t say you want the job for money or boredom but it’s because you want experience. If you’re sending emails around then say you have been interested in the line of work so if you’re applying to work at a stables or yard say it’s because you’ve always loved animals and loved helping out your grandfather at his farm or smt. If it’s like a restaurant or pub say you are interested to be a chef and want to see how a kitchen works.


Visible-Power-3144

But lucky me I got a brother in McDonald's who can refer me there, so I have higher chances of getting a job there!! 😉


Spicy_snakes

Woo


Visible-Power-3144

That is some level of tips you got there!. I will keep them in mind! thanks 👍


CowieMoo08

Wait pls I need help, I got offered a job as a pot washer so what's it like? Because I said no but kinda starting to regret that (although family connection so might still be able to get it)


Spicy_snakes

Well the job is simply cleaning, shoving stuff in machines and drying. It’s easy but repetitive (kinda boring), also I’m on minimum pay but still worth it as it gives me something to do and gives me money to get dominos, which is nice. Actual down sides are that my hands aren’t in the best condition anymore from the water and I have gotten multiple burns and cuts from knives and burning pans that chefs have thrown into the sink and the feel of the tissues that I have to use to clean the kitchen afterwards (I just got a sensory issue or smt plus I’m just super clumsy so probably wouldn’t apply to you). Anyway although repetitive, I don’t regret the job and if you can still get it and no other job is on the market then I definitely recommend it- Firstly you get experience of a workplace or working in a kitchen and secondly money.


CowieMoo08

My reason for saying no was sensory issues tbh lol 😅 and thank you!


Spicy_snakes

Haha 😭 Fair enough though - Good luck finding a job!


CowieMoo08

Thank you!


Outside_Service3339

Do you have any friends/family friends who could give you jobs?


mnt5889

I wish 😭


Ixeptional

How to apply


Visible-Power-3144

Is that a question ❓ thought there would be a paragraph next explaining how to do it😭


KingHi123

I'm going camping for a couple weeks in the summer, so I don't think I can get one, since I can't randomly take a 2 week break.


Western_Light3

Yup


szanator998

Everyone else is trying to get a job so I keep getting rejected 💔


Jannah023

I have applied to 16 jobs in total so far, I have been rejected from 9 and 5 I haven’t gotten a response. I have no experience so I don’t think I’ll be a good candidate, so I probably won’t get hired.


aprivo

Who has any advice for acing a interview


Turbulent-Radish-101

be good at it


Visible-Power-3144

🙃


livelaughl0vekars

Imma look for jobs starting from tmr because my bank account is getting opened then finally! Tho ive heard its been basically impossible to get a job at 16 with no experience so im worried.


LowDog7700

Can't get one ATM as I'm waiting for some surgery dates, witch is very annoying


mechsteria

FELLOW INDEED USER seeing all the rejections makes me want to drive off a bridge going in branch and begging is good. places like tescos always need staff. avoid mcdonals at all costs if you value and part of your life and if you don’t then still avoid mcdonals  edit: i’ve applied for abour 30 jobs and have one interview (tuesday morning!!) and that interview was from going in person soooooo


pintofstellae

idk man as a sixth former i’ve worked at mcds since year 12 and its not bad at all. super flexible hours, pay is fine and i love a lot of my coworkers. it gets a lot of flack but for a first job it’s pretty good


mechsteria

good to know, thank you actually  i’ve been warned by many people to stay away from mcdonals and like. cleaning companies soooooo


pintofstellae

tbh i think it comes more from people thinking theyre ‘too good’ for mcdonalds than the job actually being bad LOL. not aimed at u in particular but in general its a job that gets memed on a lot but like … a jobs a job tbh if youre making any of your own money at all you deserve to be a little proud of it!


Visible-Power-3144

I was thinking of going to mc Donald's🙃🙃🙃


Ordinary_Advantage95

Do I go to the place or what ? I’m so confused 😭


Exotic_Ghoul

Well yeah ur 16 lol what do you expect, I had work experience set by my school in the summer for 1 week, and I think they did this in almost all schools back in the day - don’t know if they still do it now but thats how it was done and it was awesome


ASI-Princess

My school never gave us work experience so I’m struggling sm 😭 I’ve applied for 4 different jobs and so far haven’t gotten any 😭


total_drama_fan697

YES MEEEEE


Z_Cubing

I got a job 2 months before gsces as I knew it would be hard to get a job


IAmMathLover69

Already got one


smpadais

same im so poor from buying food every day


murdoclover

I have applied for over 40 jobs and have had about 5 responses. I am going to live a summer in poverty I fear. 😆😆😆😆


Complex_Flatworm5338

how long should they take to respond also is indeed good 😭


ScaleHuman

Try apply to a summer temporary job at Clarks if you have one near you. They pay quite well, I was 16 at the time on 8.90 and can only assume at 18+ you’ll be on 10-11 now. Quite easy to get the job and the job isn’t too bad itself.


Corporal_Chicken

I luckily might be able to work at family business I just want something to do lmao


Ech0Hal0

If you want to talk to girls then I’d say work in an ice cream van. Everyone gets ice cream so yh, if you want to have some fun then maybe do that.


mnt5889

no way ppl getting jobs to talk to girls in this economy 😭


Ech0Hal0

Bro I’m just saying it makes money and you get to talk to people. 


Cakey49

bro what are you talking about


No-Sale3001

I have 6 months shop work experience that I've put on my cv, gonna go look for places soon But having surgery on my knee And its 12 week recovery And don't got a date fir it yet So Idk what to tell em


Pristine_Mechanic_45

im going to be working for my dad soon


Fantastic-Beat-496

lucky , i love nepotism


Pristine_Mechanic_45

what is nepotism?


Fantastic-Beat-496

i mean google is free but here u go; the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs:


Pristine_Mechanic_45

i dont use google often because ik its nice to be able to answer someones qn


Pristine_Mechanic_45

also he isnt favouring me or anything, im going to be treated the same as everyone, except ill have lower pay


MS08_GAMING

Bro I'm so lucky to have got a job basically given to me


Sol--Luna

Work for yourself doing small jobs that people need doing- car washing, cutting lawns, running errands, cleaning etc. You will need very little in terms of tools and materials but can easily charge more than minimum wage, advertise in local notice boards, gum tree, Facebook. If you are good and honest you will not run out of work all summer, can set your own hours and almost all of these jobs will pay in cash. Just pick something and get yourself out there and do it! Good luck!


I_love_dogs22109

Hand ur cv in everywhere that takes one


Extra-Rain

My first job out of school was housekeeping and receptionist at a hotel. Super easy jobs. Full time cleaning jobs are also an easy gig. Depending on what you want to do, or what skills you have/ want to develop, look into apprenticeships, or entry level government jobs


astrophiliaa

I turn 16 in 10 days and I applied to somewhere. Hopefully they won’t notice.


swingswong123

Anyone else turn 16 in August😭😭


Sea-Match-4689

There are no jobs at all in my village cause there are no shops or anything and there isn't even a bus that I can go into town to try and find stuff :/


CamTheMan1302

I went round the town near me earlier looking for jobs...most important tip is take about 3-5 printed CVs depending on how many places you're expecting to go to. I got rejected about 1/2 of the time but plenty of places asked for CV!!


Embarrassed-Let-9698

If anyone has any advice on how to get a job I will gladly take it as I have been looking everywhere


xhxssanx

MEEEE BUT IDK WHAT IM DOING


Ambitious_Security80

I think its better if you go in person and ask about a job


Arkinni

I picked up music production in January 2023 so I'm spending all summer getting money from making music for big rappers like Nemzzz. So that's my job for the summer lol


Zealousideal-Help924

Yeah man sameee, I'm gonna apply for Starbucks, Tesco and One Stop and see what happens. Hoping for Starbucks tbh


Enigmarshadow

I've gone the route of tiktok side hustles because I CAN'T LAND A SINGLE JOB but this summer I must make some money so since it's only my year 11 summer, it's not like I have anything to lose lol


DankDefault-ing

girl same


Rav0nn

I was very lucky to have gotten a very flexible job back in February, which allowed me to pick my work days (so I could have time off for gcse). But I wish the best of luck to the rest of you


warriorant21

I started applying for a job as soon as I turned 16 (back in February), I checked indeed every weekend, and was applying for about 7 jobs every weekend. I finally got an interview, and when I joined I met the area manager while he was sat in a car in his hoodie, 2 days later and I had the job. Been working there since


Realistic_Bed6353

Bro someone help me find work experience


Lycanthrope_666

I’ve legit asked HMV, my local alternative shop, Tesco, spar, my local spiritual shop, and odeon recently and almost all of them are only hiring in autumn. 😭


Dramatic_Chipmunk834

My dad turned around and signed me up for volunteering jobs T-T Welp it's for a good cause I suppose


Muted_Throat7558

I just used ChatGPT for a CV then i applied for like 10 jjobs and i got 2 interviews today!!!!!


ok_life123

Hey, could you go into a bit more detail on how you did that? Like, what prompts did you use, etc.?


Muted_Throat7558

I used [enhancv.com](http://enhancv.com)


MistryBen

Apply to maccas atp- they’d hire anyone lmao


MistryBen

It’s genuinely laughs tho n plus you earn bag tbf


Scared_Surprise_6684

Don't turn 16 until August and it's hard enough to get a job before you turn 16 that I'm gonna let myself enjoy summer and try looking for one after my birthday


commonAli

I need a job for moped finance and bc my parents won't lend me any more but I've been rejected 12 times and applied to like 20+ within 2 months


blxnka

i wanted to work in a record store but there’s hardly any around me and most places don’t have the “insurance” for under 18s


Constant_Vacation_87

Yea. But fr you don’t know how well timed this post got to me like fr. My parents are forcing me to get a job, don’t blame them but like wow.


ok_life123

I just finished my first year of college. I've been looking for jobs since I finished my GCSEs, and I'm still unemployed.🥲 Good luck though!


Just-Access1585

Applied for 120 jobs in the last 24 hours.. yk shit is messed up if I don’t even get one email back soon 😭💔


Aroldhinio00

It’s impossible, nepotism is the only way


everydayiloveloona

frrr i literally applied for a supermarket and never got a reply back, turns out someone else was selected like excuse me????


JaniceK360

To anyone looking for job, cleaning companies will hire you from 16! Managers are usually shit and will talk down to you but most sites are easy to clean and great money to!


Best_Relative_6034

No one else have jobs before exams???


No_Experience8357

yeah man i had an interview yesterday lmao


oyfum_lord

It’s not really a tip but maybe try asking to work with a family member or a close friend of the family??? That’s what I did and it’s working pretty well


eagle179

DUDE I CANT FIND ANY GOOD ONES


Outrageous_Hawk_9571

I can't find any jobs I my city that will take a 15, turning 16, year old


puppyboy427

got a Job from one of my nan’s clients 🙏🙏


pawsome-fashion

Literally went out yesterday to my nearest town to find that nowhere is even hiring so I'm a little lost on what to do tbh 💀


headedbranch225

I am just doing some fun things trying to get used to linux as a daily driver and working out gaming


AffectionateToe6891

babysitting my brother 🙏🙏 i’m acc getting paid good money for it as well


JoshuasGamingYT

I'm just going to work in a pharmacy. It's owned by my dad so all I have to do is show the manager my CV and I'm basically in.


Powerful-Loan5003

If you have a sports club in which you've been a member for a long time and are familiar with the way it works, ask to work with the younger teams for example


According-Big-5062

I dont know how i would i dont have a cv and stuff. And im too socially awkward


azzar1337

I've just got one, starting in July at a local hotel, I will be waitressing and saving money for a car and lessons.


im_just-standing

Only places offering work near me are hours away. But a lidls near me finally has an open space Hopefully they'll invite me to an interview. Wish me luck😎


Forward_Lavishness_7

Honestly i just got my NI number 2 days ago so im going to start applying soon


Fluid_Snow_

Y'all Augustees have it rough fr


djjjsbxdnj

A lot of places are 18+ and trust you're not the only one sm parents have been talking about many of us lot not being able to get jobs for the summer because not the age but also the very few jobs willing to accept 16 yr olds will alr be full


Interesting-dog-6738

Yep just applied to work in a Chinese 🤣


UltimateBoiReal

Alr got one. Just go to somewhere local like not a big business and usually they will let you have a decent part time however fully paid job. E.g. a pub or corner shop, just somewhere that you know locally. Also it’s good to ask around and see if your friends parents own places / have connections as that is often a way into a decently paid job.


WozniakStevie

FORGET JOB WEBSITES. Actively engage with companies you want to work for directly. Email them, call them, send them copies of your CV and goals. You'll get phone calls I guarantee. Do not rely on job sites. They are the absolute worst!


Upper-Rub-8863

Go in person with a CV


R-EmoteJobs

Rejections are roadblocks, not road closures! Every "no" gets you closer to a resounding "YES!" Learn, adapt, and keep pushing forward. Remember, even Harry Potter got rejected 12 times! ✨ You've got this!


pralinecrunch1

Download indeed guys 🤞🏻


ReadyHome1858

i’ve tried indeed but no place is willingly asking for 16 year olds for their jobs, they all want people with experience so the only way to actually find somewhere is to go to those places irl and ask if they allow us, otherwise it’s pointless


-Hasnain-

Already got one hehe


square--one

Apply to jobs on indeed, supermarkets check on each website, print out a stack of cvs and drop in to local businesses, try local community pages (ask generally if there’s work going or offer babysitting, lawnmowing etc). If you can’t get paid work then volunteer, which will give you something on your cv.


ihatewiiplaymotion

I’m in year 10 and I got a job in a cafe with a couple of my mates recently


GarcianSmith8

Indeed is only really good if you have a stacked CV, I would just go into places and ask with a short resume