Before you start applying for jobs, explore different jobs and careers. Talk to people you know (eg family and friends and their employers, school careers advisor, people in jobs you can easily make contact with) and do research online. Libraries may be able to help you with this if you are unsure.
Read advertisements and look at job descriptions for different jobs, ask if you can visit workplaces and see what people actually do. Work out how your skills and interests could relate to different occupations. This can help you to focus your job search process and make your job applications relevant for the job.
Work experience can prepare you for what working will be like and to understand what you like and could be good at.
It will also give employers confidence you are reliable and motivated. Employers will be interested in any form of work attendance or participation Find out if your school or tertiary provider has a work experience programme or has connections with employers. You could also consider getting a part-time job or doing voluntary work in your community. You can learn about different workplaces by visiting or helping out where people you know work.