No “real job” yet? That is exactly what employers expect from someone leaving school. Show what you have already tried and where you take responsibility.
Work placements count
A trial placement is your first experience of the professional world. Include the profession, employer, duration and a few concrete activities.
Holiday jobs and small responsibilities
A holiday job, regular babysitting, helping in a family business or another small job can show reliability, contact with people and responsibility. Do not turn it into a management role if it was not one.
School and projects
A school project can be relevant if it relates to the profession: a website, presentation, technical task, event or team project.
Clubs, sport and hobbies
Regular sport, music, scouts, youth groups or personal projects can show commitment and teamwork.
NormalExample FC, U17 team · since 2023, two training sessions per week and league matches
Honesty is stronger
A training company is not looking for a finished professional. It is looking for someone who wants to learn the job and fits the team.
For every entry, ask: “What did I actually do?” A normal, concrete answer is usually enough.
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