Your first job as a young person

Your first job is often found through people you know, summer job vouchers and active applying. Enthusiasm, reliability and a good application make up for a lack of experience.

You will need

• Tax card
• Bank account
• A simple CV

Steps

1. Recognise what you can do

   Hobbies, school projects, volunteering and household chores show skills such as responsibility and teamwork. Put them in your CV.

2. Write a short CV

3. Find out what your town offers

4. Apply to several places

5. Ask directly

6. Prepare for the interview

7. Learn your rights

8. Do the job well

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