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Getting a job with no previous work experience.
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I have never really been employed before. I did 6.5months at pizza hut but most of that time was the training, and I had to leave after a moped accident had me off my feet for 8 weeks!
Only thing is, I didn't officially leave and I wasn't fired. I just didn't really come back after the accident and they obviously didn't need me because they never got back into contact with me.
So at the prospect of not making uni this year I'm gonna have to get a job, I just really struggle with previous work experience or the sections where they require a reference from a previous employer.
Whats the best thing to do?
Only thing is, I didn't officially leave and I wasn't fired. I just didn't really come back after the accident and they obviously didn't need me because they never got back into contact with me.
So at the prospect of not making uni this year I'm gonna have to get a job, I just really struggle with previous work experience or the sections where they require a reference from a previous employer.
Whats the best thing to do?
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My suggestion would be to get some volunteer work which you could possibly use for references. You could also ask a teacher at your old school to act as a reference.
You may find that some jobs won't mind too much, depends what you are going for. A good way in may be via a temp to perm job and then I don't think they are too bothered with references.
Good luck!
Splodgey
Thanks for your tips Splodgey