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Trying to get a job

NickyW
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Hi All,

I got my Level 2 qualification in June.  I've been job hunting since then, but all the adverts I've seen require 3-5 years experience.  Can anyone recommend the best place to look for entry level jobs for someone with the qualification, but with little experience as yet?
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Hi Nicky, Its worth contacting local bookkeepers to ask for work. I have been lucky enough to find an opportunity, yes it is minimum wage and yes I had to reduce my hours with a better paying client (non bookkeeping related) but i see it as an investment in my future. I am gaining full experience in bank recs, PTR's, VAT returns, confirmation statements etc - everything supervised. Come September, I will be doing one day a week at a local accountancy firm (free, work experience) as i want to understand how a larger company handles their customers. Believe me, theory is great but no substitute for actual work experience. I know this post probably doesnt help, but the opportunities are out there if you can accept minimum wage. 
NickyW
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Justanicegirl said:

“Hi Nicky, Its worth contacting local bookkeepers to ask for work. I have been lucky enough to find an opportunity, yes it is minimum wage and yes I had to reduce my hours with a better paying client (non bookkeeping related) but i see it as an investment in my future. I am gaining full experience in bank recs, PTR's, VAT returns, confirmation statements etc - everything supervised. Come September, I will be doing one day a week at a local accountancy firm (free, work experience) as i want to understand how a larger company handles their customers. Believe me, theory is great but no substitute for actual work experience. I know this post probably doesnt help, but the opportunities are out there if you can accept minimum wage. ”

 Hi Lucy, thanks so much for replying, apologies for taking so long to get back to you, but I didn't realise anyone had replied lol.  That is actually really good advice, thank you.  Minimum wage is actually more than I am earning at the moment Sealed so tat wouldn't be a problem.  I'll start emailing around today.  Thanks so much for responding, I really appreciate it.

All the best, 

Nicky
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