Originally Posted by
mdport.
I got my first job 2 years a go in a newsagents and sold lotto and newspapers etc. It was really good for experience and if you can stick with your first job for a good length of time, it shows future employers you're committed. I left my job at the end of February this year due to me being in Year 12 but it's now something to put on my CV as experience. I think being a waitress (although I can't say i've done it haha) is a good one and I know a few people in my year who work in restaurants and they love it. Of course there is the fast food chains and working/preparing food but I personally could think of nothing worse.
In terms of your social anxiety, don't let that stop you. I'm sure when you're applying for jobs they'll see you're still quite young (in terms of entering the workforce) and as long as you show you are enthusiastic and show some confidence, you'll be a perfect contender. A majority of places want casual staff and I think getting casual work with only a few hours per week is great because then if you don't like it, you're only there for a short amount of time per week and you can just see it as a way of gaining money and experience. After all, it's not going to be forever! Definitely dealing with the public is a good move as it will help your improve your social skills too. When I started my job at 15, I was really shy, but once I got to meet regular people each week and got familiar with the place and staff, It was great.
Make a move now and get one before it gets even later. I'd say going around local places first and handing your resume to the manager/staff so they can see you in person is also something worth trying. I think getting a job will help in a lot of areas (including socially, financially and with your independence too) and you'll feel really good once you know you're starting to do things for yourself.
Goodluck :)