How can I help my grandson who has no self confidence find a job?

November 1st, 2008 | by admin |

He is 19 and a good kid and nice looking too but he has no self assurance at all. He goes in someplace to ask about a job and every time he comes out looking rejected. He has turned in applications all over town and also applied online to quite a few. He is getting so discouraged that no one has called him. Please don’t suggest any work at home jobs. Thanks for your help.

Lots of people are having a hard time finding jobs and it can cause some people to feel depressed. First, he should look at his educational level and what he is qualified for. Assuming he has at least a high school education (hopefully attending college), he could do retail, service (restaurants) or administrative. If he is going to college, have him talk with the school job search. Many times they have internships available that pay. He could also try a temp agency and gain experience in many different fields. If he isn’t in college, then he should sit down with a career counselor and decide what he is interested in pursuing. He might need to go to a one or two year program to get a certificate or apprenticeship. Plumbing and electricians are usually apprenticeship programs and pay very well. These are just a few suggestions.

good luck!

  1. 7 Responses to “How can I help my grandson who has no self confidence find a job?”

  2. By mikkel on Oct 31, 2008 | Reply

    get him lad
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  3. By The Dude on Oct 31, 2008 | Reply

    Does he have Down Syndrome or something?

    If he's a grown man and he needs help from his Grandma to get a job, then his future prospects aren't great…
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  4. By jazzyjazz on Nov 1, 2008 | Reply

    He needs to get out and socialize, first of all. He also needs to become more confident. Encourage him to participate in low–>high pressure situations (performing poetry at a cafe, performing a musical instrument, giving a speech, arguing). Perhaps he could try updating his look - that usually is a great confidence booster. Maybe a girlfriend could help too.
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  5. By Erin on Nov 1, 2008 | Reply

    I don’t know him so it’s hard to say, but it sounds like maybe he needs a jump kick in the motivation category in order to be successful in getting the job, and then his self esteem and self assurance will most likely take care of themselves when he gets the job. I think he should try for something that he’s really interested in, and maybe a job that’s out of the box. So instead of applying at the local McDonalds, see if they need anyone at the pool concession, or at the mechanics shop (sometimes they teach you what you need to know). If he’s doing something he likes, he’ll most likely be better at it than something he’s uninterested in.

    That being said, job searching can be a blow to most people’s ego, and perhaps if he’s unsure of himself, he needs to work on that before trying to get a job.
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  7. By Mikki Sue71 on Nov 1, 2008 | Reply

    Lots of people are having a hard time finding jobs and it can cause some people to feel depressed. First, he should look at his educational level and what he is qualified for. Assuming he has at least a high school education (hopefully attending college), he could do retail, service (restaurants) or administrative. If he is going to college, have him talk with the school job search. Many times they have internships available that pay. He could also try a temp agency and gain experience in many different fields. If he isn’t in college, then he should sit down with a career counselor and decide what he is interested in pursuing. He might need to go to a one or two year program to get a certificate or apprenticeship. Plumbing and electricians are usually apprenticeship programs and pay very well. These are just a few suggestions.

    good luck!
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  8. By Steve on Nov 1, 2008 | Reply

    Sorry, kick arse and reality check.
    If you don't work you don't earn money or self respect.
    He is using you and just lazy.
    Truth hurts sometimes.
    Send him to Alaska to work on the cray boats (deadliest catch)
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    Nobody understands is a cop out

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