So what should we be thinking about when applying for jobs?
The actual process of applying should not be scary or difficult – As long as you follow some simple steps and take your time, you have a much better chance of getting the job you are after!
Check out our Top 10 tips below:
Top 10 Tips for Job Applications
Check social media for job adverts.
Number One
Write down your collected experience including job history and volunteering experience.
Number Two
Research the company’s website and social media.
Number Three
Use examples of times you have used the skills being asked for.
Number Four
Use a personal statement to say why you are the best person for the job.
Number 5
Get a friend to read your application.
Number Six
As for feedback after the interview.
Number Seven
Volunteer to improve your experience.
Number Eight
Let people know you are looking for work.
Number Nine
Sell yourself!
Number 10
Get support for your mental health
Follow the links below for advice, training and 1 2 1 support
The acts of kindness can be acts of self-care, acts of kindness for those you know and love, random acts of kindness for strangers those less fortunate than you or acts of community kindness focusing on activism.
It also seeks to challenge the stereotyping by the mainstream media blaming young people for not social distancing and the narrative that young people don’t care about the spread of Covid-19.
An outstanding space that is similar to fellow theatres like the Naughton Studio Lyric, the Baby Grand in the Grand Opera House Belfast. This dynamic theatre space features floor to ceiling mirrors, professional standard lighting and sound and adjustable seating that can fulfil almost all theatrical requirements. The theatre is a 'black box’ space that can transform into almost all theatre styles, making it suitable for full scale productions (seating 100), conferences (150 capacity), events, lectures, movie nights (large screen), presentations festivals. To find out more contact buildingadministrator@youthaction.org
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