Summer jobs for school leavers

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It won’t be very long now until school’s out for summer and for many this means a chance to get a first taste of working life.

The Production & Manufacturing sector has long been a favourite target. For some this is because they can earn a good wage and gain work experience before moving on to college or university.

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For others it’s just the start of what promises to be a long and lucrative career.

But whether you’re looking for part-time work on an assembly line or aiming for a long-term gig as chief quality control executive, you need to be ready to seize the best opportunities as soon as they arrive on s1jobs.

To make sure you’re good to go, why not test yourself with this Quick Quiz?

 

You dream of becoming an operations manager with a global manufacturing company. What’s your first step?

  1. a) Hit the snooze button on your alarm and go back to dreaming
  2. b) Watch an entire box set of Billions for inspiration
  3. c) Tune into s1jobs and discover a huge range of manufacturing vacancies

 

You were fab at English but not so hot at technical subjects. How do you find out which role will suit you best?

  1. a) By asking Grampa Jack who used to work in a shoe factory
  2. b) Take a crash course in engineering with your brother’s Lego
  3. c) Research prospective employers by reading their vacancy listings on s1jobs – here you’ll find out what skills are needed in which roles

 

You don’t have a CV so who do you got to for advice?

  1. a) Cousin Eric who wrote a thesis on Marvel comic books
  2. b) The website that asks for all your savings in exchange for a CV template
  3. c) s1jobs (http://www.s1jobs.com/newsandguides/guides/g2.shtml) where you’ll find top tips on creating the perfect CV

 

You’ve never been interviewed for an operator’s job: how do you prepare?

  1. a) By working out how to completely redesign the company’s operations
  2. c) You don’t – winging it will make you sound more natural
  3. c) By finding out everything you can about the company and memorising why your skills match their needs

 

Finally, what’s the best thing to bring to your interview?

  1. a) A box of Gregg’s cream cakes for everyone
  2. b) Your mum because she’s better at speaking to strangers
  3. c) A real enthusiasm that shows why you want this job

 

How did you do? Answered C every time? It’s going to be a great summer: let’s get started with a look at the top vacancies on s1jobs!