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"I need to do stuff"

I need to get a job for a start. I don't want a job, but I need money to buy things. Expensive things like a computer. I want a new computer.

I never realised how hard it'd be to get a job, what with me being a student. Me and a friend have been trying for about 2 months now - Supermarkets, DIY Stores, computer game shops...I even went into one of those amusement arcades, Teddy's or something, but to no avail. I've signed up with an agency and I ring them up from time to time but they say the only jobs available require me to have a car. The problem is, the people who interview me realise that I'll be quitting come September to go back to Uni so don't hire me. Annoying.

I also need to get fitter.
I need a good hair-cut.
I need to make some friends at Uni.
I need to stop being miserable for no good reason.

£8.29 for council work? Wow, now that's a great deal.

First rule when applying for a summer job; do it well in advance, especially if it's for one in your area of work. I've just finished a month long placement at my local uni, and not only did I get paid, but I didn't feel like it was a waste of time; the work I did can actually go on my CV as more experience.

But if you're only doing it for the cash, then just apply to all your recruitment agencies; 2 years ago I got a job working in a warehouse with other students, and while the hours weren't great (6AM start) we did get to throw women's underwear at each other, while charging on trolleys. Weeee!!!!

Woooooo!

I've taken on the full time version of my job now, (until September.)

I've got a pay rise too, £8.29 an hour, wooooo!

Finding work for students in the summer is hard enough. I also agree with the lack of jobs around atm.

However I would keep on at the job agencies. i would recommend in signing up with 2 or more. Just so that increases your chances (even if it working in a factory. Atleast you'll be bringing some ££ home).

If you live in the country or where theres lots of farms. Try them. Eg fruit picking or flower picking. (However not good in this kinda weather) If you dont just please disregard the above

I also agree with Sheepy. Lie.! Everyone lies on thier C.v however not big ones which are serious..

last summer ruled. got an ongoing contract almost straight away, doing shopfitting.
was taking home about £450 a week, it rocked.
then this summer.. nothing. coupla good ones in the paper tonight though, so we'll see..

best of luck to all other summer emloyment seekers!

You sound like me in 1 years time.

My job will stay open for me should i wish to leave, go to uni and come back at Christmas/Easter and Summer. Also if i want to come back at weekends!

You could always get a weekend job, that way you can still do it while you are at uni and employers will be more liable to offer you something.

P.S - Lie through your teeth abput experience etc

I never did but that's all they want to hear.

Took me ages to find a job, then I had three in a year.

In my defence I live at home and well I'm quite picky with people, everyone is crap.

Thanks Very_Metal. This is the first Summer I've tried to find proper work and it's felt like a complete waste of time, since I'm a student and can't commit to anything.

This isn't some sort of sympathy post by the way, it wasn't a "my life sucks and it should be better!" post - I just thought I'd point out (or have a whinge at) how annoying having no money is, as alot of you will no doubt know.

It sucks.