Getting a job at 16.

Hi all,

I was just wondering, does anybody know of any retail companies that take on 16 year olds; or any companies that are more inclined to take on 16 year olds than others?

I would really appreciate your help - and any other advice and tips about job hunting.

Thank you and Kind Regards.

Hi all,

I was just wondering, does anybody know of any retail companies that take on 16 year olds; or any companies that are more inclined to take on 16 year olds than others?

I would really appreciate your help - and any other advice and tips about job hunting.

Thank you and Kind Regards.

Hey

I work at a John Lewis, and have done for a year now, and can comfortably say its a really good job. Flexible hours, good pay and training, looks great on a CV. However, I didn't just fall into it. Two summers ago I went down to my local mechanics and asked about the possibility of a summer job, cleaning and making coffee. Instead, I was paid £3.50 an hour to train as a mechanic, and for 6 weeks straight worked there. It was hard work, but I got paid for my efforts and it was invaluable experience. - You need to get early experience and actually take something from it

The next easter i trained as a lifeguard, which opens up many more jobs. the downside to this is that its very expensive, takes a full week, and chances are you'll be asked to do early/very late shifts, which you can't by law. After very little success, I spent two days giving my CV to anyone I could - this is probably my recommendation, so you get coverage and meet people. I got a pull from Costa Coffee, who on the face of it seemed good, but I handed in my notice after 4 weeks, due to a bad manager, a zero hour contract (STAY AWAY FROM THEM) and a crap working environment. I applied to JL, and after an interview, got a job.

My tips then:
get early experience, whatever it is, just to show youre commited.
Build your CV early, and even consider working for free as a volunteer or on work experience
get a qualification - shows youre comitted, and opens up new doors
accept that only 1 in every 100 chances may pay off.... any more question i'll happily reply