First chance
Short letters to everyone who deserves a first chance, or a second one. And to everyone who can give one.
First chance
Think back. You had no experience, no references, maybe a little stage fright. And still someone said: “Alright. Let's try.” A neighbour who let you mow the lawn. A shop owner who needed an extra pair of hands for one summer. Someone who trusted you before you had proven anything. You probably still remember their name.
Your experience didn't expire on the day the letter came. A small job can be a first “yes” again.
A full-time job doesn't fit your life right now. Two hours on a Tuesday might.
Caring is a skill. So is asking for help. Work that fits around care, and a hand on the days you need a break.
People too often look at what you can't do and stop there. We would rather start with what you can.
A first chance in a new country is often the hardest one to get. People should see your skills, not your passport.
Nobody should have to wait for a call that never comes. Here, your work speaks for you.
Everyone remembers their first job. Yours is out there too, and being new never counts against you.
Experience doesn't retire. A few hours a week, at your own pace, and the good feeling of being needed.
Remember your first customer? Every small business starts with someone who takes a chance.
Asking isn't a weakness, and help doesn't have to be a favour you owe. Someone nearby is glad to come.
Write to us and tell us your story. With your permission, we would love to share it.
Describe it in your own words. The assistant writes the post, and you can switch on “Give someone new a chance”.
Find small jobs near you or from home. No CV needed, and being new never counts against you.
SkillNav is one app for both sides, and it's free.
