Are you a young person trying to find your first job, or perhaps trying to help someone you know? It can be difficult knowing where to start and knowing what jobs are actually available to those with little to no experience. These interviews with three college students might be able to give some guidance as to where to look.

Interview 1: Lewis Loraine. Year 12.

"Where do you work?"
"I work in a local pub in the kitchen"

"What responsibilities do you take on in your role?"

"I am mainly responsible for washing up any used items in the kitchen as well as anything used by customers. I'm a potwasher, pretty much. Though I sometimes help out with preparing food such as starters.

"How many hours in a week do you work?"
"On average, around 4.5 in a weekend."

 

Interview 2: Abigail Lange. Year 12. 

“Where do you work?” 

“I work at a vet’s office” 

“What responsibilities do you take on in your role?” 

“I handle restocking and cleaning all the rooms in the practice, including taking out the bins, sterilising surfaces and equipment and cleaning out kennels. I also have to help with keeping an eye on patients, restraining them for removals of catheters or when they’re having the.ir temperatures taken and ensuring they have enough food and water. 

“How many hours do you work in a week?” 
“A normal shift is 2.5 hours, but I often have to work longer due to emergencies/operations. I currently work two shifts a week, but I often take on cover shifts if needed.” 

 

Interview 3: Emily Grist. Year 12. 

“Where do you work?” 

“I work in a café inside of a garden centre” 

“What responsibilities do you take on in your role?” 
“I clear tables, serve food, work at the tills and help make light lunches such as sandwiches and paninis.” 

“How many hours do you work in a week?” 

“I work one six hour shift every week”. 

 

So, if you are a young person aged 16-17 looking around for jobs consider these types of businesses. I found visiting businesses while they’re open and just asking if they are hiring immensely helpful when job hunting. Also keep an eye out on social media such as Instagram or Facebook as companies will often post adverts on there for open job positions.