Where to start?

adamob544

I'm doing the Leaving this June and I'm looking for a summer job, or one I can continue after summer. With no experience (except from 4th year) it's very difficult. I'd love to work in the airport, but beggars can't be choosers! My strongpoint is Spanish and Japanese so I might have luck with a tourism job?
I also won't be 18 until July so that makes it more difficult.

Can anyone recommend somewhere that might even look at my CV?

GalwayGrrrrrl

Which part of Ireland do you live in?

killanena

Most important first step is to have a strong CV. Sense you don't have work experience, put down some challenges you have faced in the past (eg; school projects, sports etc) and how you overcame and learnt from those challenges. You don't have to state what age you are on your CV or even your date of birth.

I would start with retail, as your age restricts what you can sell is why I wouldn't mention DOB on your CV as that may turn them off. But if you get an interview and do well sense its not long till you turn 18 they might overlook it. What retailers want the most is someone flexible, available for any shift and willing to cover if called.

If you are in fact that flexible, get that point across and they will jump for you.

Bar work is another.

adamob544

Dublin, Blanchardstown

XMG

Tour guide in Dublin for Japanese and Spanish tourists

SeaFields

Local supermarket was always our go to for post leaving cert / college holiday time. Ask for the manager and hand it in person and tell them you're looking for a summer job. That goes for anywhere really though. Otherwise the CV will see the bin.

Just an aside and something for your career. I'd suggest Japanese would be a very good language to have and would give opportunities in business. Keep it up if you can.

adamob544

killanena wrote: »

Most important first step is to have a strong CV. Sense you don't have work experience, put down some challenges you have faced in the past (eg; school projects, sports etc) and how you overcame and learnt from those challenges. You don't have to state what age you are on your CV or even your date of birth.

I would start with retail, as your age restricts what you can sell is why I wouldn't mention DOB on your CV as that may turn them off. But if you get an interview and do well sense its not long till you turn 18 they might overlook it. What retailers want the most is someone flexible, available for any shift and willing to cover if called.

If you are in fact that flexible, get that point across and they will jump for you.

Bar work is another.

I'll keep this in mind thank you!

adamob544

SeaFields wrote: »

Local supermarket was always our go to for post leaving cert / college holiday time. Ask for the manager and hand it in person and tell them you're looking for a summer job. That goes for anywhere really though. Otherwise the CV will see the bin.

Just an aside and something for your career. I'd suggest Japanese would be a very good language to have and would give opportunities in business. Keep it up if you can.

Yeah I was looking at the supermarkets aswell.

And I'm planning to do Spanish + Japanese in DCU they're my only good subjects haha.

edora91

If you don't mind working at an office, some of the BPO/contact centre jobs can give you a fairly good chance to hone up your language skills. The trick is to gloss over the fact you need a summer job - sell them the idea you want to be self-sufficient, pay your own way, etc, so having a full-time job with decent pay is important for you. I don't know about Japanese, but Spanish certainly would be in demand. Lack of experience can be an advantage as long as you can show you're a quick learner and dependable.

killanena

Are you fluent in both languages?