nervous about getting a job during gap year

Just... go for it! I was really nervous about my job interviews but, you know, for the kind of jobs you can do in a gap year, the interviews are fairly laid back, relaxed affairs and there's really very little reason to stress out about them. You just need to apply for as many jobs as you can (and then some more!) and then when it comes to interviews, just read a little about what will be expected of your job, the company, and think of a motivation other than "something to do to make a little bit of money during my gap year". So yeah... you just have to brave it, basically I know it's hard, but trust me, it's very simple and nice once you actually do it. Wish you the best of luck!

Use indeed. Very helpful. Also if you're shy, working at a bookstore is great. Try and work somewhere you care about, if you can.

Also, retail is painful, avoid avoid avoid. Do NOT work in customer service. Try your best to find somewhere that isn't a 'small' business without support, HR, etc, and check on glass door the reviews of the place from former employees. If you work at a restaurant, you usually get free food on all your shifts. It's a good way to save money.
Restaurants will have late closing hours, so be careful, arrange transport or work out your journey. Bars too. Big supermarkets have good bonuses and they pay ( to my knowledge ) a living wage.

I'm super nervous about applying for jobs and going into interviews. I've decided to take a gap year, and struggling a bit with social anxiety. Any advice?

Hey @throwka
I found job searching really stressful in the past and it can bring on nerves! My top piece of advice is not to beat yourself up about any rejections that might come your way. Every interview is an opportunity for you to learn and develop your interview skills, so getting that far is always a great experience. If you don't get the job ask for feedback Rejection is just re-direction!

Wishing you tons of luck!!

- Caitlin
Official University of Strathclyde Rep

update:

i got very lucky, and found a job that were desperate for staff. i'm going to be working in a care home, very nervous but looking forward to it!

thanks for all the advice everyone, it's paid off.

wishing you all the best!

I'm super nervous about applying for jobs and going into interviews. I've decided to take a gap year, and struggling a bit with social anxiety. Any advice?

update:

i got very lucky, and found a job that were desperate for staff. i'm going to be working in a care home, very nervous but looking forward to it!

thanks for all the advice everyone, it's paid off.

wishing you all the best!

update #2

hey all, hope you find this message well.

i quit my job i mentioned previously, i hated it. end of story haha.
i have found a new one and i start tomorrow, excited to start it!

moral of the story, you'll always find something, and it's okay to walk away from a situation.