Applying for a job help

[cheesemaster 10]

hello people, i'm just filling out a application form for a job and i don't know what to put in the education section where it asks for qualifications gained, subjects, grade etc.

as i left school at 15 with no qualifications, i obviously don't want to leave it blank.

any help will be appreciated thankies

[Vaati 11]

Have you done any training/qualifications since school?

[cheesemaster 10]

yes, but that goes in the next section of the 6 page long form ughhh.

[Vaati 11]

hm, well i would put that you did leave school with no qualifications (as to not lie).

Also put you have gone on to achieve further training/qualifications on your own as noted on (insert section of form here)

[go4it 10]

hello people, i'm just filling out a application form for a job and i don't know what to put in the education section where it asks for qualifications gained, subjects, grade etc.

as i left school at 15 with no qualifications, i obviously don't want to leave it blank.

any help will be appreciated thankies

 

Be honest and state no qualifications, but include a hand written letter explaining what you did after school. That would show an employer that you can write legible English. If you have done any Functional Skills Maths courses then add that in as well.

[denlin 12]

Be honest and state no qualifications, but include a hand written letter explaining what you did after school. That would show an employer that you can write legible English. If you have done any Functional Skills Maths courses then add that in as well.

 

Not trying to be a wet blanket but OP needs to maybe go to Jobcentre or somewhere to ask for assistance in filling form out because if their post is anything to go by they have not got a good command of written English

Edited April 10, 2015 by denlin

[steveroberts 10]

Not trying to be a wet blanket but OP needs to maybe go to Jobcentre or somewhere to ask for assistance in filling form out because if their post is anything to go by they have not got a good command of written English

 

You're not being a wet blanket!

 

To the OP; how long ago was it when you were at school? This sounds like a standard application form. Assuming you have applied for the job because of your experience in the job area, I would not be over concerned about it.

 

For example, if the job is to be a bus driver; then an 'O' level in economics will be of no interest to the employer!

 

Good luck with the application.

[MobileB 10]

You're not being a wet blanket!

 

an 'O' level in economics will be of no interest to the employer!

 

 

Showing your age there Steve!

[Chez2 10]

Showing your age there Steve!

 

That's an odd comment. Don't people over forty apply for jobs then?

[ubermaus 10]

hello people, i'm just filling out a application form for a job and i don't know what to put in the education section where it asks for qualifications gained, subjects, grade etc.

as i left school at 15 with no qualifications, i obviously don't want to leave it blank.

any help will be appreciated thankies

 

Firstly don't worry about it, most young people have little on the CV that helps them stand out from the crowd.

 

In your position personality and aptitude is more important than qualifications.

Here's 4 tips to help:

 

1) State what you learnt and what you enjoyed about the subjects, linking to what you have done so far in your work life..If you completed level 1 of GCSE or whatever, state that. "In year one I really enjoyed computer studies because..."

 

2) Pay more attention to hobbies and interests, highlight what you do outside of work and link it to the job you are applying for.

 

e.g.

I captain a football team on a tuesday which highlights my excellent team member skills.

I volunteer at the youth club organising events to develop my leadership skills.

 

you get the picture...

 

3) Always tailor the CV to the specific jobs you are applying for. e.g. you want to work in a bar? let the employer know why you want to work in the hospitality industry and that company in particular. Don't just send out generic CV's to every job because that's going straight in the bin.

 

4) take out all the flim-flam and be as specific as possible. If the job requires lots of computer use, say you like computers and not working with animals! (an exception to this is working in a zoo) if it's working in retail, say you like clothes and fashion and read the latest fashion magazines and keep up to date with the latest trends. If it's working in an office highlight your admin, time keeping and organisational skills.

 

Good luck

[MobileB 10]

That's an odd comment. Don't people over forty apply for jobs then?

 

It was joke with Steve. But for info you would be over 44 to have a taken a O Level

[steveroberts 10]

It was joke with Steve. But for info you would be over 44 to have a taken a O Level

 

Cheryl,

 

Steve and I go back along way and I have to tolerate his abuse from time to time

 

Steve,

 

Really appreciate the advice you have given to Sue; a big (big) thank you mate