Explore GetMyFirstJob
If you haven’t already had a look around, why not browse
through all we have to offer? We’ve got information on all your possible next
steps like apprenticeships, university, work experience, or even gap years!
We’ve also got countless exciting employers to scroll
through. Here’s a top tip – if you make an account with us, you can favourite
employers so that you’re notified when they post vacancies on our site. Plus,
employers tend to have a surge of roles available later in the year, so if you
have an account with us you will be made aware of roles that match your
interests as they go live. What’s not to love?!
Plan for the future
Since you’ve got some extra free time, this is a perfect
opportunity to do some thinking about where you want to go next.
Dream big and set some career goals for your future. Whether
that’s securing a job, getting a degree or earning a promotion at work, career
goals are great for keeping you focused on the future and guiding you in making
informed decisions.
You could also take this time to create or spruce up your
CV. Take a note of your skills, experience and achievements and get them all
down on paper. Should you be asked for your CV in future, you’ll have it ready
to show potential employers just how amazing you are!
Do some research
Google still works by the pool, you know! Why not take this
time to do some light research on interview preparation? Learn how to wow an
interviewer in person once you’ve impressed them on paper with your CV.
Plus, if you feel like your skills could be improved, take
some time to look into how to boost them! There are plenty of skills bootcamps
and courses out there, as well as things you can do by yourself to enhance your
suitability for the role you want.
Psst – we will be spilling secrets on building a CV,
interview preparation, setting career goals and so much more this summer. So
make sure to check back here on our site as well as keeping an eye on our
socials! Whether you decide to take one or all of these ideas over the summer,
GetMyFirstJob has got your back in your career journey.
