Why ?

[babiee-casey]

why do people say its easy to get a job while your young wen you cant you have tuu be 16 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 wtf is all thaa about !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have rang like 50 different places and not one of them has got one its either the way you talk the way you dress or your age !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! omg its prothetic and sexist !!!!!! ANOIED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Androcles]

It may be they didn't understand what you were on about, reading what I think you wrote.

[babiee-casey]

im on about kids have to be 16 to get a job but if they think they need a job then they cant i dont understand :(

[Schutzengel]

If you speak the way you write it's no wonder they can't understand you, or even more remotely think of offering you a job.

[Jan1957]

Because it's the law!

[babiee-casey]

im just so angry because i have wasted hours ringing i dont mean to sound like this its just people should accept people for who they are not for their age??

[Whoever]

Well, even if you were 16, I'm not sure I would employ you. You can't spell and you can't write gramatically. And did you mean 'pathetic' rather than prothetic, and 'annoyed' rather than 'anoied'. Why is it sexist not to be offered employment when you are below employable age? There are currently nearly 3 million unemployed adults who have far more skills, education and experience than you do who can't get jobs, so I'm not surprised employers feel you have little to offer, even if they did have a vacancy and you were of employable age.
My candid suggestion to you is that you take your school learning far more seriously and maximise your learning and qualifications while you still have the opportunity. There is going to be a huge fight for the few jobs available over the next few years while this country comes out of recession.. The lucky ones will be those who have most to offer. At the moment, you would seem to be rather low down in the queue. It's sad that some young people cannot seem to relate the equasion between qualifications and skills on the one hand, and the part they play in making an individual eligible for employment on the other.

[babiee-casey]

tbh just cuz i spelt 2 things wrong this aint a english lesson and im on about a saturday job not a full time job like others!!!! how copuld you say im low down you dont even no me tbh buhh i dont no you i cud saii loads of things about you the way you speak to people !!!

[Whoever]

Babiee-casey. Yes, you're right I don't know you from Adam but if you think about it for a moment, neither do the many potential employers you have phoned up looking for a job. That is why first impressions count so much, however young or old you are. Yes, it may seem unfair that at your age you're deemed too young to have any kind or job, even a Saturday job, but employees represent the image of their employer, whether you're acting as a waitress in a cafe or selling T shirts in a clothes shop. If an individual is dressed scruffily or presents themselves poorly in any way, (speech, dress or attitude towards other people) customers are going to be put off, and businesses can't afford to lose customers, however young or old their employees are. . So I wasn't being unkind to you, merely pointing out some of the harsh realities of life which perhaps as a 15 year old, you haven't yet had the misfortune to be exposed to. I realise you're feeling angry because you feel helpless about this situation. But understanding how the cruel hard world works will hopefully motivate you to make the most of your education while you can, so that when you ARE old enough to work, somebody will regard you as employable and feel you can be an asset to their business, even as a Saturday employee.

[Whoever]

PS When I was much younger, not much older than you are now, somebody once told me that the advice you least want to hear is probably the best advice you will ever be given. It made me feel very angry at the time, but with the wisdom of hindsight, I've realised just how sensible and wise that advice was.

[Pigletion]

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Workan dcareers/Yourrightsandresponsibilitiesatwork/D G_066272

This outlines what you can and can't do.

However, at the moment due to the high unemployment levels it will be hard to get any sort of job, as you have no experience (well actually for anyone). All you have going for you is that you'd be cheap (in the employment sense, not being rude!).

It's a particularly hard time at the moment. You might have to get creative. Got anything you can sell on eBay? Paper round? Gardening or Cleaning or dog walking, for relatives or people you know well who would give you a small wage (not advocating trying to get work from strangers!). Car cleaning is popular in hot weather..

The laws are there to protect you, although I understand it can be frustrating. Just try and make the most of school etc. and get ready to put your entrepreneurial spirit to good use when you're old enough and market condition improve (the employment in this country is really against you at the moment). I was a housekeeper/chambermaid in a hotel from 16 whilst doing my A-levels, which paid reasonably well, was easy and meant I only worked a bit at weekends, but had opportunities to work more in the holidays.

Try and stay positive and don't get offended or upset when you get turned down. You can always ask why to help you improve, though at the moment it's likely to be too many people and not enough jobs. The fact you actually want to work will stand you in good stead, it's just a crazy time in this country (well a lot of countries) right now

[stonekicker]

get a paper round or three! clean cares. cut grass/garden/shop for people. thats how i started out! in my working life, i have cleaned toilets (gross!), wiped people's bums and worse. and worked 28 hours a week while being a mum, caring for my husband and completing a full time uni course. as a qualified nurse, i still get the glory of unblocking the toilet if it happens on my shift. you don't get anything you don't work for and if your age is a barrier, instead of sulking about it, do something else to get around it. and...get some english lessons. people are right in saying that a decent education, style and presentation and sound personality are the building blocks of a good career. if you whine, moan and whinge about something as trivial as this, employers will pick up on your 'why me?' or 'it's not fair' attitude and employ someone without a chip on their shoulder. grow up and take responsibility for yourself - its what being an adult is all about (fun, fun, fun!) x

[Lil O'lady]

If you have the skills to go online, then you have the skills to do some research and find out which approaches work best when job-hunting.
This is something we all now do quite regularly in our lives, and the single factor that differentiates the winners from the losers is sheer persistence. You must learn to handle rejection, prejudice, ignorance and absolute stupidity on the part of the employers you approach. One day you might even find someone who is kind, intelligent and good to work for. I have found only one such boss in thirty years of work.
Brush up on your spelling and grammar, learn to control and comport yourself with dignity, and remember that most people judge you within seconds on the flimsiest of evidence, so if you want to make a positive impression you have to work at it and never expect anything to simply fall into your hands for no effort.

[linda1rat]

Instead of phoning, which usually is not answered by the person you need to speak to, try producing a CV ( lots of templates available on line to help with this) then go in person to places where the sort of work you are qualified for may be available. Don't give up if they have no vacancies at present but ask if you can leave your CV with them so you can be considered for any future vacancies. Don't loose your temper and be very polite, even if the person you are speaking to seems rude to you. Be realistic about what you are applying for and if appropriate take the time to do some voluntary, unpaid work, in the field you are interested in whilst taking a part time menial job to help pay your living costs. This can then be included on your CV and will gain you relevant experience if not any monetary payment.

[tamborine]

Best to approach people for jobs so that they can see you and decide whether they think you could do the work.

Businesses cant offer you work at under 16y.

[Norfolk-Lass]

Why don't you get in touch with Learn Direct and see if there are any short courses you could do. Employers look for people who are trying to improve their qualifications. Learn Direct may be able to help you write your own CV or point you in the right direction to get assistance. A future employer can then see you are trying your hardest to get on the first step of the ladder of employment.

Good luck.

[baremission]

Go to your local college and do an evening class GCSE/other qualification alongside your others.

I did Spanish alonside mine for GCSE and AS, you may as well do it now because it's all free, whereas wait until you're over 18 and you'll pay hundreds just to get basic qualifications!!

[Margaret007]

Large companies will not employ you, but it is legal for you to work. Just sign a student form for tax purposes, try local food stores; Hairdressers; Hotels etc. Or set up your own car wash cleaning services, place ad in local shop, Offer to buy and sell for people on EBay taking commission. I am sure if you think hard and research you will find a way to earn money

Good Luck