Getting a job after school - Karla Fitzhugh

Are you a parent worried that you're child won't be able to get a job when they leave school?
Do you have a son or daughter who wants to leave school and get a job right away?

School leavers are facing the toughest job market in 20 years so competition for every vacancy is fierce. If you want to give your child the best chance of finding, and getting, a job, invest in this book now.

Getting a Job After School is an essential guide for young people, informing them about all of their work or work-related training options should they want to leave school at 16 or 18. It contains a comprehensive directory of jobs, highlighting the opportunities within each sector across a range of industries including:

Administration, Business, Office Work and Financial Services

Building and Construction

Catering and Hospitality

Computers and IT

Design, Arts and Crafts

Education and Training

Engineering, Manufacturing and Production

Environment, Animals and Plants

Healthcare

Languages, Information and Culture

Legal and Political Services

Leisure, Sport and Tourism

Marketing, Advertising, Media, Print and Publishing

Performing Arts

Personal and Cleaning Services including Hair and Beauty

Retail, Sales and Customer Services

Science, Mathematics and Statistics

Security and the Armed Forces

Social Work and Counselling Services

Transport and Logistics

But it's not just a directory of jobs; it also gives invaluable advice on how to actually find and secure a job, especially if it's their first. From essential employability skills and how to apply for work, to potential training opportunities such as apprenticeships and other routes to employment, it provides all round advice.

Getting a Job After School even gives extra support on other important issues to consider such as the pros and cons of leaving school, coping with money, moving out of home and adapting to the world of work, so your child is fully prepared to take the leap from school to working life. It's natural to worry about your child's future and whether it's the right time to start their career - use this book to give them a fighting chance at getting a great job.