Top tips
- Have a job goal – what sort of job do you want?
- Find out about the sort of employers or types of job you’re after.
- Write down what you’re good at.
- Make a list of your skills and experience, including your qualifications, work experience and personal or ‘soft’ skills.
Want to know more?
- Find out more about different types of job in our ‘sectors’ section.
- Youth Employment UK (external website) have a career guide and quiz to help you find your ideal role.
- Try some self-coaching to help you come up with some job ideas.
- Take a look at our ‘7 steps to success’ section for more details.
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