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How to get into work?

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onlyadayaway · 08/08/2019 07:47

I’m 24 and have severe adhd and moderate Tourette’s. I have never worked before due to my adhd being problematic but I am starting to find things easier and have stabilised on a medication to the point that I can start to do more. I would really like to work but I have no experience or many qualifications really. Over the last 7 years I’ve been to evening classes and have finally got my maths and English GCSE at C grade. It might sound an odd thing to want to do but I’ve really wanted to be a gp receptionist for a long time now. But obviously I have no experience and can’t just walk into a job as one. I was just wondering if anyone knows what sort of volunteering/ work experience may help me get into such a role. Thank you

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AvocadosBeforeMortgages · 08/08/2019 07:48

How about the Prince's Trust? They run a variety of different programmes, including some that involve work experience. I've a lot of time for them as a charity.

bassackwards · 08/08/2019 07:55

Register with a temp agency? I found reception work that way without having any qualifications or experience

onlyadayaway · 08/08/2019 07:57

@Avacadosbeforemortgages thank you! I will look into the Princes Trust. I tried to do a programme with them before (not work related) but there were so few spaces that I didn’t get onto it. That was years ago now though so hopefully it would be more accessible now

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SuperLoudPoppingAction · 08/08/2019 08:04

Getting administration experience is extremely doable if you approach charities. It's the type of volunteering not many folk want to do as it isn't seen as something to brag about.
I did that for 18 months, did my European computer driving license, then got an admin job with a charity and within a year was in a managerial role.
I'm autistic so possibly different issues including being awful at interview but it has been so amazing to be in work.

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