Argos online test for job, fail!

[shona]

My daughter finished her degree and really struggled. She ended up temping and had to try a few agencies as some are completely rubbish. She got to try a few companies, gained experience and now has a permanent job. Might be worth looking at. My son also had problems with some you have suggested and is working at McDonalds part time and they were better than most but do have franchises so it depends on the branch how good they are.

[Sandra & co]

Originally Posted by fudgie

Hasn't he recently passed his driving test? Has he thought about maybe courier or delivery jobs?

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Even though he’s passed his test he is nervous, he wanted to get a job and buy a car and build up his confidence driving!

[7SeasSailor]

Tell him to leave the degree off his cv if he wants to learn a trade.

[cybermum]

Our eldest son had this problem too OP. It was far easier when I was in retail 20 odd years ago. I think its ridiculous and frankly over complicating for employers such as these to have them tick their boxes this way.
DS had no issues finding employment in Italy ( we are Italian so language no issue) but comparing the two experiences he found Italy retail a lot like how I remember it when I was working at 18 in the UK.
We explained his experience and many friends kids encountered the same to colleagues in Italy and they were utterly bemused at the process.
Hope he finds something soon .

[djewkes]

My daughters partner got his degree in summer, he had a part time job that he had to leave as they moved to weymouth for DDs job, he got a seasonal job that finished in October, kept trying for jobs all the time, he applied for absolutely everything from retail to care work... finally got a job in December... so keep applying...glad he spruced up his CV it does help.
Also with his online test, most jobs will require that he refers to a manager when needed, it shows that he recognises his limitations and doesn’t go out on a limb, dealing with everything his self is not good. (Just a thought for the next online test).
It’s well worth making a list of all the businesses in your area and ringing round (that’s how my own son got an apprenticeship a few years back).
Hoping he finds something soon

[Mymemories]

Is he particularly looking at retail ? Our eldest graduates this summer with a degree in Business Management and he’s been offered 2 jobs. One with Amazon as a team leader and one with Wates Construction on their graduate scheme as a trainee site manager. Both companies are still recruiting so if you/he is interested PM me and I’ll send you links to the jobs 😊

[talicarr]

Someone else mentioned BT, Openreach are recruiting for engineers nationwide. They train you from scratch and its decent money, you need to be physically fit and have a driver's license, but it might be an option if he's happy doing outdoors work and looking for something different.

[happytraveller]

Has he tried the civil service at all?

[Sandra & co]

My son gas a degree in performing arts, you don’t have to say anything we didn’t want him doing that degree. He was insistent and it’s got him nowhere fast!

[skalexander]

What does he want to do with his life? Has he got a career in mind? Is further education an option?