>> Y12 6th Form or College >> Look for a Job or Training>> Eddie

Eddie, aged 20, told us about his search for a job after he decided not to continue with his A levels:

After my AS Levels I decided that further education was not for me, however I stayed in weekly contact with my Connexions adviser from school.

I went into the local Connexions centre a few times, but mostly I checked the Connexions website [workabout job vacancies], where I was able to jot down available jobs. I then followed these up by calling Connexions for more information. I applied for numerous jobs, two of which where I made the interview stage.

I successfully got a job as a customer service advisor at Niko Distribution Ltd [Halifax] that specialise in bathroom equipment. In my four years at Niko I have made significant progress within the company and have received a promotion to sales administrator.

I would recommend Connexions to absolutely any young person searching for a job. They were extremely helpful through the entire process and I think I would still be searching for a job with out there support.

June 2010

Before you leave a course part way through, make sure you talk to your teachers, family and Personal Adviser about all the issues.