About 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK are currently not in employment, education, or training. The obstacles they face are bigger than ever, from a competitive job market to a lack of experience. With this in mind, we want to hear your advice that might help younger people looking for a job.
Share Your Job Search Experience
Do you have experience of looking for work that you could share? What useful tips do you have for job seekers? Whether it's about writing a CV, preparing for interviews, or finding opportunities, your insights can make a real difference.
How to Contribute
You can share your advice using the form below. Please tell us your story if you are 18 or over. You can remain anonymous if you wish. For more information, please see our terms of service and privacy policy.
Your responses are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide for the purpose of this feature and will delete any personal data when we no longer require it. For alternative ways to get in touch securely, please see our tips guide.
If you are having trouble using the form, click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here.
- Tip 1: Tailor your CV to each job application.
- Tip 2: Use networking to find hidden opportunities.
- Tip 3: Prepare for interviews by practicing common questions.
Explore more on these topics: Young people, Work & careers.



