At the end of my 2nd year at college, my grades was rubbish, DE in computing and geography A2 and a B in AS chinese. Going to uni seemed unlikely when I finished 2 years of college. My plan was really to get a normal job and live at my parents till I could move out but I didn't like that thought in the end. So I went back to college for my 3rd year. Took up AS 3D Design in my 3rd year and got an A by the end of my 3rd year at college. Uni was now possible But I needed some money. Never managed to get a job in retail places and have been looking since summer 07 but never got one. So I gave up and lived off my EMA Wasn't unitl near the end of my 3rd year that I realised I needed some money for uni so I looked again. I was job hunting on a website (can't remember what is was) and found a job as a 'caretaker'. I phoned up and left my details. Got a call back for an interview 2 days later. It wasn't really a 'caretaker' job, all I had to do was sit in a little hut and wait for people to come and rent out the tennis court, putting green or bowling green. Wasn't even really a formal interview either, I turned up in in a normal t-shirt and jeans (I had to cycle there). I was just asked what I do, what I've done etc etc. Didn't even needed to see my qualifications or read my CV. So after the talk, hand shake, I got the job! Best part is I get paid £7ph for doing absolutely not a lot, in the little hut I sat in, there's a small tv, radio, small kitchen and toilets. So I guess I got lucky, no experience/training needed. It did get boring sometimes, sitting on my own for 10 hours on a weekend. Now I'm at uni and living off loans and grants. But I can start my job again soon, just waiting for them to call me back! Good luck searching for yours!