applying for a job for after GCSEs

Hey @dbadba11

That's great that you're thinking about getting a job so soon. Do you have anyone at your school that can help with careers advice and proof-reading your CV when you've written it?

As far as your age, you can write a sentence in your personal statement section something like "I will be turning 16 in August and looking forward to starting work after I leave school. I would be interested in starting a job now, even if it is part time for a few hours a week as I am eager to learn and would love the opportunity to join your team"

Just be aware of child labour laws that it is possible to start work before you turn 16 but there would be different rules that the job needs to follow for you such as different hours in term time and the holidays.
https://www.gov.uk/child-employment/restrictions-on-child-employment

Are you planning to go to college after the summer?

Best wishes
Essex Student Rep - Hayley

i want to write a cv so i can start applying for jobs, they’re hard to find and i’ve been advised to start applying early.

but i turn 16 in the summer holidays (august) so where would i make this obvious to my employer? do i email them or tell them on my cv etc? thanks

thank you so much. this is so helpful!!

edit: just realised your comment at the end- yes im going to sixth form after summer. and unfortunately i checked today and there aren’t any people at school who really give advice on writing a cv.

If you put your date of birth on your CV, then employers should see that anyway.
Quite a lot of companies applications (e.g. application forms, online applications) will ask for a date of birth anyway, so they should see that.