4 great entry-level jobs for school leavers

Looking to get your foot through the door in your desired industry but not sure where to start? Here are some perfect entry-level jobs to help jumpstart your career.

Copywriting: Whether you want to make your first step into journalism or the marketing industry copywriting is a great way in. Not only will you be fresh with practice from all those essays written throughout your school years, but it is easy to build your portfolio through finding freelance projects.

Building apprentice: Looking to get paid to carry on your education and get real hands on experience at the same time? An apprenticeship as a plumber, electrician or carpenter as just a few examples might be ideal for you. Many companies in this industry support apprenticeships and can lead to you gaining qualifications as well as a secure job.

Junior teaching assistant: If your passion lies with working with children then a teaching assistant role might be ideal for you. Often your responsibilities will include helping teachers preparing classes, supervising and supporting students and looking after the classroom space. Although a degree is not necessary to become a teaching assistant, previous experience working with children is beneficial.

Junior developer: Understanding computer coding is one of the most valuable skills you can acquire to get hired in a huge variety of digital industries, and if you have a particularly strong talent for building and working with code, a career in development could see you earning a lot of money within a few years of solid employment.

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