Top tips
- Don’t worry if you have gaps in your skills and experience – being enthusiastic, motivated and professional can go a long way to getting a job.
- There are loads of courses available to build up your skills, many of which are free.
- Boost your experience by volunteering or doing some work experience.
Want to know more?
- Take a look at our ‘skills for work’ section to work out what your options are.
- Find out more about work experience opportunities.
- Take a look at our article on how volunteering is a great way to boost your job prospects.
- Find out how to get into volunteering.
- How can Jobcentre Plus help you? If you have a work coach, ask them about the Youth Offer (external website).
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