(08 Jun 2015, 4:44 pm)aureolin wrote Depends what you want to do though mate. If you've struggled to get even just 16 hours a week for ages, then things probably aren't going to get much easier. You're probably going to be run off your feet for little over minimum wage too.I used to apply for loads of Apprenticeships on a weekly basis up until a few months ago, where I had an opportunity for an Interview for an Apprenticeship in Business Administration, and an Interview at the Mile Castle in Town, I went for the Mile Castle as it was a permanent full time position instead as they both scheduled for the same day at the same time and I was going to better off money wise, nothing I could do about being double booked on that particular day, anyway the Apprentice Advisor was not amused with this decision and opted to burn all bridges for me getting into an Apprenticeship, as she thought my heart wasnt in it and that I was unreliable etc, personally think she wasnt bothered about my future and more so the nice bonus she would of got for getting me onto an Apprenticeship.
Even if you don't fancy college, why not look at what you need for an apprenticeship and work towards that? It'd get you a foot into a proper industry, doing something you really want to be doing, and getting paid a more realistic wage? I actually thought that job centre advisers had to suggest this sort of crack to you... it's no wonder people are struggling to get jobs if they're not...
(08 Jun 2015, 4:46 pm)Dan wrote If you're applying for full-time jobs and having no luck, there must be a reason for this. Providing there is a suitable candidate of those interviewed, the best one will always be selected. You have demonstrated enthusiasm to get into the world of work on this forum, so I have no doubt that you would convey this within an interview as well. Whilst I agree that the work you are doing at present will work well in your favour, there are ways in which you can pack out your CV with other things to increase your chances of you being the best candidate.
I really do agree with aureolin. Going to a night class to obtain another qualification or two could demonstrate how you are keen to expand your knowledge - especially if you have done this off your own back opposed to the job centre 'suggesting' it to you. Have you undertaken any voluntary work recently? Prior to getting into the world of work myself, I had undertaken five weeks of voluntary work experience in total (with one week being organised through Connexions in school). I think this really helped me out in my interview, as I had a hell of a lot to talk about!
To be honest the Job Centre have never once suggested a Job to me on there Website that has perhaps just came in or doing any Courses or Voluntary work at all in time I have been going their, Ingeus likewise what a waste of 2 Year that was, every Interview I have gotten I have gotten off doing it off my back as I have put the effort into my CV and Covering Letter, I did a Food Hygiene, Safety, Allergens and Safety in the Work Place course a few weeks back at Adecco as thought it would increase my chances of getting a Bar or Waiting Job somewhere.