I’m 26 in the UK and I’ve never had a proper job before. At the moment I’m getting by by selling my stuff, but that obviously won’t last and I’m starting to worry about what I’m going to do long term if I don’t get into work soon.I didn’t do well in school and I’ve socially isolated myself since then. I also feel like my general knowledge, confidence, and life skills are very underdeveloped compared to most people my age.I applied for a basic job at Tesco recently and got rejected almost instantly, which knocked my confidence a bit and made me question whether I’m actually employable or if I’ve left things too late.I’m just trying to get a realistic idea of what my next steps should actually look like from here.Any advice or stories from people who’ve been through something similar would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
>>34587200>I applied for a basic job at Tesco recently and got rejected almost instantlyThe last time I was made redundant I applied to an entry level position at Tesco with ten years retail experience and 24/7 availability, and still didn't pass their goodgoy test.That questionnaire they make you do isn't so much a right/wrong answer thing, it's a very carefully worded psychological exam to determine how servile and spineless you will be in the face of management. The questions such as>Your colleague whom you are friends with tells you they're going to no-show tomorrow in order to attend a once-in-a-lifetime concert, what do you do?were dead giveaways.They deliberately only hire NPCs.Sounds like a meme, but I would unironically engage with the jobcenter. They can give you enough gibs that you won't have to keep liquidating your personal possessions, and they can help you skip the first step in the hiring stage with big employers like Tesco.They do legitimately help people who actually want to work.
>>34587200Strengthen your resume, present yourself confidently and positively, even when confidence takes conscious effort, and apply to multiple jobs consistently until you secure an offer.
