Do you want to leave school at 16 or 18 & get a job right away? Are you worried you won't be able to get a job? If so you're not alone
- many young people are facing the toughest job market in 20 years so competition for every vacancy is fierce meaning you need to prove yourself to any potential employer. If you want great advice on choosing your post-education career path & then finding & getting a job make sure you invest in this book. Getting a Job After School helps you choose find & get work after you've left school. It contains a comprehensive directory of jobs highlighting the opportunities open to you within each job sector including: * Administration Business Office Work & Financial Services * Building & Construction * Catering & Hospitality * Computers & IT * Design Arts & Crafts * Education & Training * Engineering Manufacturing & Production * Environment Animals & Plants * Healthcare * Languages Information & Culture * Legal & Political Services * Leisure Sport & Tourism * Marketing Advertising Media Print & Publishing * Performing Arts * Personal & Cleaning Services including Hair & Beauty * Retail Sales & Customer Services * Science Mathematics & Statistics * Security & the Armed Forces * Social Work & Counselling Services * Transport & Logistics But it's not just a directory of jobs; it gives you invaluable advice on how to actually find & secure a job especially if it's your first & you're not sure how to prepare & apply. From essential employability skills & how to apply for work to potential training opportunities such as apprenticeships & other routes to employment it provides all round advice to cover everything you want to know. Getting a Job After School even gives you extra support on other important issues to consider such as the pros & cons of leaving school coping with money moving out of home & adapting to the world of work so you're fully prepared to take the leap. Give yourself a fighting chance at getting a great job!