Hello,\n\nI am a 30 year old woman,  I have an enhansed disclosure form to say I have no criminal record.\n\nI can repair and up grade computers and pick up new software easily - as a child I programmed in BASIC little games and have been online since 1997.\n\nMy qualifications are in the performing arts (it seamed like a good idea at the time).\n\nHow can I go about getting a job in computing?\n\nI am interested in a range of roles from chat room moderator / home work helper / to testing computer games (who wouldn't want that job I know).  Any thing for a foot in the door.\n\nI live in Kent (UK) & can travel to work or work from home.\n\nObvously it would be great if someone read this & offered me a job - but I'm more realsitic than that.\n\nAre there websites I can visit or companies I should email my CV to?\n\nIf you read all of this - well done ! & thank you, all help is apreciated.
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http://www.easyjobhunt.com/
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Here are some suggestions:\n-Grocery Store Bagger/ Caryout\n-Fast Food (McDonalds, Wendys etc.)\n-Independently owned businesses (Mom & Pop stores will usually hire young people as cashiers, stockers etc., )\n-Newspaper Carrier\n-Restaurant (Dishwasher etc.)\n\nALSO try the carts at a mall, those little specialty shops in the main hall, those are owned by ordinary schmoes, who usually need some help.\n\nSTART WITH ONE OF THESE JOBS, and when you become 16 and 18, you have work experience at a job, and you could start out as a secretary or something else. If  secretary is not your career path, your computer skills wont get you far as a teenager. I am 14 myself and have taken computer classes at HS, but an office wont hire at 14, so I got a job today at wendys, therefore I will have my feet wet in the world of work.
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To be honest, you are probably not going to find an honest job working from home. 95% of any opportunities you find will require a start up fee or money up front for materials.  They are a scam, don't get sucked in!!\n\nI encourage you to immediately put these jobs out of your mind.  Here are some of my tips when looking for a job....\n\nNetworking - Register at your local Unemployment Office (you don't need to be on unemployment to register for their assistance). They often will have networking groups on a regular basis. They also are a good source for the jobs that never show up in the paper or online.\n\nCheck your local paper -- In many cases the paper's classified are now online.\n\nSearch Smart Online -- If you don't have a lot of time, spend most of your time at sites that aggregate the job feeds from several job search engines. Prominently these include indeed.com and thingamajob.com.\n\nOrganization -- I use a FREE online application that allows you to keep track of your ads, jobs you apply for, and other correspondence such as cover and thank you letters.  It's a very useful tool that keeps track of your job search history. This site is jobsearchlog.com.  Everything on it is completely free, nothing to buy, just use it when on your job hunt.\n\nGood Luck,\n\nKaren\nSource(s):\n\nhttp://indeed.com\nhttp://job-hunt.org\nhttp://jobsearchlog.com
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You could work 82ask.com, it's similar to this but people text questions to it and it costs them a quid.  I looked into it, and you work from home and answer any questions that come to you.\n\nYou have to be very good at finding information on the internet, and would need to provide an answer to any question, this site would provide perfect training!!
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A PC Tech is something to shoot for, but generally, it's a pretty miserable position, to be honest.  Everyone is pissy when their computer is down, and they want it fixed yesterday, and they generally don't pay you too much.  If you just love it though and want to do it, there are training courses out there.  I would go the Associate's route - those certification programs aren't always what they're cracked up to be.  Generally though, if you REALLY want to learn to fix computers, just use them like crazy - the more you use them, especially if you're using Windows, you're going to have to deal with a lot of programs.  Get a friend that knows computers well to show you how to disassemble/build one from scratch.  Read on the internet about repairing them (which is somewhat of a misterm, actually - no one actually "repairs" computers - they replace parts and upgrade, for the most part).  If you're into the software side, look through sites that let people ask questions about computer problems, and read all the answers to the common problems you find.
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You really need to ask at your local Job Centre (if they are still called that)   Tell them what you would like to do and they should be able to do a search for you and give you all the information you require.\n\nTake a look at this link for Job Centre Plus info.\n\nhttp://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/Helpwithtraining/index.html
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Your best chance is to get a job as an entry-level PC tech in a medium to large company where there is enough work to keep you busy. Smaller companies will typically want to hire fewer admins, but with more experience and education than you have described. Also, larger companies often have more budget money for paying to send their admins to various training courses every year or so. If you've taught yourself everything you know from the Internet, that is a very good sign and an appealing quality you should play up in an interview. If you're already fixing other people's machines, you probably understand already how important it is to show a courteous and helpful attitude toward the people who come to you for help. That will get you so much farther than a sombrero full of dubious certifications. As for the math, don't let that discourage you from programming in at least some capacity, even if it's just for fun.\n\nBest of luck to you on your quest
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None if you live in the US.  If you are India where all the computer jobs are thanks to Bill Gates, then go ahead you'll always be able to find a job there.
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You should be looking for a job rather then be on the computer looking for people to just hand you down money.  I understand that your in a bad situation...but there are things that you could/should be doing.  \n\nTry this site post something there and see if you get anything given to you.\n\nwww.craigslist.org\n\nJust find your city and you can post there.
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Have you checked the classified ads in your local newspaper? Don't just look for jobs there. Check to see if there are any employment agencies. Look in the yellow pages of your phone book as well. Call these places when you find them and see if they offer help like working up a resume for you. Go to these places and see if they have a Job Board posted with any available jobs. Make sure you are as clean and neatly dressed as possible when you approach anyone about a job. The better you look the more apt they will be to help you. Talk to the people at these places and ask if they have a program that hires young people with no work experience through government subsidies. Perhaps you know someone who would hire you if they could afford to. If there is a program they qualify for with money to pay part of your wages they could hire you! It's a long shot I know. If you are still in school, talk to a counsellor and see if there are any student jobs you might qualify for through a program that the school is running in their business classes or something. If you attend church, talk to your minister. Talk to a trusted adult friend. Put an ad in the paper yourself asking for work! Go, go, go! You can do this! If you can bring yourself to walk into a business and ask to talk to the manager, tell him/her you are looking for work and ask if they have anything available. They can only say no (not kill you), and they might say yes! Keep on going and keep trying until you land something. Good luck to you!
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yeah time for her get a career cuz another country kids already start a career when they was 8 year old! but i realized one man i met from russian  he told me his experience as age 8 now he is 23 year old and i work as pizza delievery also i am 23 year old that i wish i can made decision when i was 13 year not undecide very late right now i am still at college and still dont know what i want that really bullshit but i got low paid not good sign good example look at him he already had decision very younger and right path and successfully life and rich . he had a manison house can you imagine now he is rich as website designer .\n\nHe told me that now he is still go to college do whatever he want to do that also he felt that he had alot freedom, alot choice at college and spend time with his family and friends no conflict his work or anything cuz he had money and freedom less stress, less problem. I think better for her get a career let her had new experience career than sex or drugs experience. i believe and sure she will be learning something from real world as career and life is all about let her learn quickly better than sorry in the future who know!
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Learn the computer.  As a System and Network admin for my company there is only one way to get in with me.  Have a brain cell working and be confident.  Work as an intern and work for free.  Soak in all the knowledge you can.  Get 2 or 3 computers even if they are crap and network them so you can say you did it at home.  Play around with them learn and more than what the teachers are giving you.  You’re in school for computer that means you have access to pirated material learn the OS and the Server OS.  I just terminated a person who had a degree but I don't know how she got it because she did not know a thing.  I want someone is not afraid to mess up its part of the game.  Get in with help desk and work your way up the latter take chances and get with your school and see if they can help you out.  Feel free to contact me if you like. If your going to a technical school such as DeVry then they should have something for you.  If your going to a real Universaty then make sure you get your BS in computers.
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Only you can answer your own question about your career, but first figure out what do you enjoy doing the most. Are you a people person? If you are, then go work in the retail industry. Do you want to work in an office? Then go volunteer and take some courses that will help you learn computer skills. Once you gain enough experience, send out resumes to staffing agencies. They have a lot of temp positions to gain experience.
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It's your age.  I had the same experience when I was your age.  Of course you already know it is unlawful for employers to inquire your age, but there are other ways they can figure this out.  Your resume is the main source.  What I learned was to take all dates out of my education.  Simply stating the institutions is enough.  Second, take out all job history that doesn't pertain to the occupation you are applying for.  Thirdly, take out employment dates.  Simply list duration of time worked at each job.  Input a sentence before work history that explains the list is from most recent back.  Good Luck.
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I have bartended for over 20 years... owned a floral shop for 15, but am currently working to replace both incomes with a home based business.  If you are interested in getting into any of these fields I can show you how I did. (I would reccommend the home business above the others- Why?)\n\nThere are many different work from home businesses that you can get into... Many offer a way to promote them on or off line.\n\nI know our company can be done successfully either way (or using BOTH if you prefer)  I love the versitility of it all.  If you would like more details on what we do you may visit my site: http://learn2.momsmakemore.com \n\nTo help you in your search here is a little advice you should consider:\n\nWhat should you look for in an "ideal" internet/home business? \n\n- No or minimal start-up fees (Our business start-up is $29.00)\n- A product or service you feel good about (Consumable products used in every home… safer, more effective, less expensive, things people use and need on a daily basis)\n- A duplicable system (work FOR yourself- NOT BY yourself… we are a TEAM of individuals working to help others… “Enhancing the lives of those we touch by helping others reach their goals from Home!!!”\n- Residual income (Residual Income PLUS bonuses for helping others!!!)\n- Customizable web sites to promote your business (Free website for ALL Members)\n- Free training and support (Free Company and TEAM Training… we will work with you to reach YOUR GOALS!!!)\n- Free marketing materials and ideas (Our support team has 70 members who are there to help you every step of the way… Training and support from people who have been there and done that. Training provided via email, internet, or telephone)\n- Company in business at least 18 months and in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (Inc 500 Company in business for over 20 years with over 700 Million in annual sales. As for the Better Business Bureau: “The Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming division of the Better Business \nBureau recently presented Our Company AND CEO with its 2005 "Hall of Fame" award. This prestigious award honored Our Company for its example of ethics and integrity in \ndealings with customers, employees, and the community. We have received many other Prestigious Awards.)\n\nContact me, through Yahoo360 or IM, for more information.
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If you're over 18, you could do beta testing, it's a great way to sample programs months before their release, help fellow netheads out, and also have some fun, you don't even need to be a computer whizz, as many companies like "regular" computer users to work as they normall would.\n\nI do alpha and beta testing for several very well known companies.\n\nDon't expect to get tons of money for it, or even any money at all, companies will often give you goods in lieu, or some free programs or a discount as payment, but you' don't exactly have to do it as a 9-5, just when you're dossing about on the internet.
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first of all you need to understand your job profile and what are the recruiters looking forward to see in your Resume,As a computer programmer, you will be involved with coding, writing and de-bugging applications on a day to day basis.\n\nYou will work both a brief of an application, and also require initiative to suggest how to do things, how to do things better, to streamline code and so on.\n\nYou will need to be able to work on your own projects and on larger projects, also pick up code where others have left off.\n\nTherefore the key thing you need is a detailed knowledge of the language(s) in which you will be required to work. Therefore you will have at least a bachelors degree in your subject, but often even further qualifications than this.\n\nAs a programmer, you must of course have superb general computing skills too. You have good analysis skills, attention to detail and patience to get programs to work.\n\nGood people skills are not essential but being able to communicate clearly is. You will also need to be comfortable with working in front of a computer screen for most of the day - something which does not appeal to many.\n\nAlso concentrating on your own and working for extended periods on your own are also abilities that you must possess.\n\nFor a good programmer, the demand for their skills will always be high, and there will be very good money on offer too. Top programmers can earn six figure salaries and even retire young!\nso try to combine all you have studied and what you have learned or gained from your previous experience.\nDon't hesitate to add any valuable info, languages spoken, activities, seminars attended, certificates...etc\nBest of luck