We spoke to our ambassadors and some of our staff to find out what the best careers advice they ever received was:
Be Prepared: Always go in well prepared- take your certificates in whether asked or not (if relevant) and take in those you haven’t been asked too (if relevant,) such as a First Aid qualification.
If you’ve been asked to prepare something? Take the paper copy of your speech, nerves can get the better of you and it is good to have a prompt.
Take in a note pad and pen: You can write down answers to questions you think you might be asked- and this helps in dress rehearsals of your interview. Yes- questioning yourself and giving answers really does work. Even better if you can do it with a friend.
Take your time: Finally give yourself time to answer the question. Keeps being said I know, but if you count one,two,three in your head then answer your answer sounds better and more confident”.
Hannah, Youth Ambassador
Be confident: Just because you are good at one thing does not mean you will not be good at another, do not talk yourself out of applying for a position because it is different to what you are used to,
Pay attention to the wording of job descriptions do not dismiss a job because it states ‘would suit someone from a sales background’ or ‘ideally we would like someone with a background in’ these are not solid requirements for the role and you do not have to dismiss your suitability for a role based on the description, if you feel that you could be the right person for the job apply’
Natasha, Youth Employment UK
Work hard “If you want to be successful in your career, hard work and dedication is the quickest way there”
Steven, Youth Employment UK
Next steps:
- If you need some help deciding what to do next, take look here
- No matter which route or career you choose we can guarantee you’ll need these skills
- Our Careers Hub can help you explore a world of opportunity, find out more here
