| Jobs for under 25s tend to be poorly paid and are | | | | plumbing and construction to more innovate careers |
| often temporary or part time to cater for the large | | | | such as dog trainer and also leisure, as mentioned |
| student population whose members need to | | | | above, and tourism. Hairdressing and cooking are also |
| supplement their college loans. But what are the best | | | | good choices as they can lead to lucrative careers if |
| jobs for under 25s who don't want to go to college? | | | | you become a top stylist or chef. If you like the |
| If you are under 25 and want to get a good job, much | | | | countryside or are interested in environmental |
| will depend on your interests and talents. Generally | | | | problems, there are apprenticeships which teach |
| speaking, the best jobs will be the ones which allow | | | | forestry and countryside/conservation. |
| you to follow your interests and offer training on the | | | | Office Work |
| job. | | | | Junior office positions will not pay much, but will give |
| Sports and Leisure | | | | you an insight into business life. If you are interested in |
| If you are fit, anything which involves sport or outdoor | | | | a career in a particular industry such as media, finance |
| activities is suited to younger workers. So if you have | | | | or marketing, you could get an entry level office job |
| sporting ability, jobs like ski coach, outward bound | | | | and then learn about the industry. If you show |
| instructors are possibilities. If you don't have a high level | | | | enthusiasm and work hard, you could soon be offered |
| of skills in a specific sport, there are other options. For | | | | training and start working your way up the ladder. If |
| example, a job as a leisure centre assistant in the UK | | | | training is not available with this company, get some |
| requires no qualifications, or just a few GCSEs, but | | | | solid experience under you r belt and then look for an |
| offers the opportunity to gain NVQs and the possibility | | | | employer who will train you. Many very successful |
| of promotion to management levels. | | | | businessmen started out with no formal qualifications. |
| Apprenticeships | | | | Want to Be Famous? |
| If you want to learn a trade, getting an apprenticeship | | | | If you have musical or acting talent, youth is definitely |
| is the best move. Although you won't be paid a lot to | | | | on your side if you want to make a career in those |
| start with, you will get raining and qualifications and will | | | | fields. And with the increase in TV talent shows, there |
| be able to get a good job or start your own business | | | | are more opportunities. It's not just the winners who |
| in the future. Apprenticeships are now offered in a | | | | get contracts, but the key is talent - you have to have |
| huge range of trades, from traditional jobs such as | | | | plenty of it and the confidence to put yourself forward. |