Im looking for a job, wrote loads of letters & CVs, but still nothing!?

Only one place has gotten back to me over a period of 2 months, and that was a rejection without an interview. What do you suggest?





(Im 17 and only want a part time job. Xmas temp would do!) Im in UK.

Im looking for a job, wrote loads of letters %26amp; CVs, but still nothing!?
Congratulations on wanting to stick with what must be a depressing search. Getting a job takes some serious skills, very different from performing the actual job. You must use every advantage at your disposal in order to be successful.


First, as someone suggested, you should have an adult look your resume and cover letter for errors. You may not like to hear this, but even a single spelling error can knock you out of the running for a job. The appearance of your resume and cover letter is at least as important as what you can really do on the job. When you hold it at arm's length, does it look squared away and neat? Does it draw your eye to your best attributes? Resumes usually get an initial 15 second scan. If they pass muster, then they might get an extra 15 seconds. the person is looking for buzz words that can help them solve a need.


Second, the way most jobs are achieved is because someone gives you a personal recommendation. This may not seem fair, but personality is most often chosen over plain talent. When someone else recommends you, that is a big boost of confidence for someone hiring you. Tell people you know that you are looking and ask them if they know of anything.


Third, although I cringe at the use of the term, it is necessary to open your "network;" talk to everyone you know about your wanting a job and ask if they know who is hiring. Keep a log book of who you talk to and write down possible openings, such as if someone heard that so and so was hiring. Don't forget to thank someone sincerely for directing you, even if it turns out not to work out. That person might give you another better lead the next time. People you run into at lunch counters and other places of business are often great sources of information: they hear all sorts of things from their customers. Fourth, always carry your resume and show it to people, if appropriate. While it is doubtful that at the age of 17 you have very much on the resume, it does display that you have some professionalism. Always give the impression that you want to work rather than just get paid for something you have to do.


Lastly, dress and act appropriately if you do get an interview. I cannot tell you how many people lose a job simply because of the way they are dressed at an interview. Remember that a company is hiring your personality and your ability to fit into what they already have is important.
Reply:If you have unemployment services there that would probably be your best bet but Im not sure if you have them, other than that just dont get discouraged, keep looking in newspapers and let as many businesses know that your looking for a job as possible, the more people you let know the better chance you have of finding someone ready to hire.
Reply:Have someone look at your resume and cover letters to give you a second opinion... make sure they are free and clear of all errors and that they are well written. After that just keeping trying and don't give up. Outside of fast food, it's hard getting a job anyplace else at the age of 17.