I did a whole unit on recruitment and selection as well as employability skills when I did my BTEC, during this time I learned how to make a CV, a cover letter, how to prepare for an interview, how to even find a job and basically just a whole bunch of tips and stuff on how to get a job. With that said, getting a job isn’t always easy, especially if you don’t have prior experience, so I hope the tips I am about to pass onto you do come in handy.
Now before all of this you will probably wanna get your CV ready, you can find CV templates on google, you should also get someone to proof read it. You can also find templates for cover letters. A cover letter goes with your CV and pretty much explains why you would be good for the job. Obviously your cover letter will change depending on the job. Because different jobs require different things so probably don’t write your cover letter until you find a job to apply for
Tip 1: Look For a Job
When companies are looking for new employees externally they will tend to advertise in many places like the internet or even newspapers. If you have a particular company in mind you can check out their own website and see if they have anything available.
Tip 2: When you think you’ve found a job
When you think you have found a job, read all about it. What hours are they saying? What payment are they offering? Is it flexible? Part time? Full time? Do your skills line up with their desired and required skills?
If a skill is desired then you don’t need to have it but it would probably be helpful if you did.
Tip 3: If you get asked for an interview
Make sure you follow any dress code requirements they give you, believe it or not, not all companies will want you to dress in suits for your interviews some may just say “smart casual”.
If you have a look at the job description as well as the person specification this should give you a good idea of the questions that are gonna be asked during the interview which should allow you to prepare and hopefully calm your nerves.
Now to appear keen on the job, try to prepare your own questions! If you really don’t have any then when the interviewer asks if you have any just say something like “I think they have all been covered”.
What to do if you have no experience or references
If you are in school/college or even just out of them then ask your teacher, maybe ask your head of year or your form tutor if you have one (I don’t know the American equivalent) if they will give you a reference. 2 referee’s are probably best but be sure to ask them first because you will need to put their contact details on your CV.
As for experience (if it’s desired), just ensure they know you are eager to learn about it.
I’m gonna leave it here but if anyone had any questions feel free to ask, remember, this is not a definite way of getting a job