Should I start looking for a new job? If so, how soon? [closed]

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I'm an 18 year old Software Development apprentice in the UK and my apprenticeship finishes soon (2 months). At the end of this there is a high chance that the company I work for will renew my 1 year contract to a permanent position, but this is not guaranteed. Should I keep my options open and apply for other jobs and if I should, how soon should I start?

Note: I've never looked or applied for a job before in my life, this is my first ever job and I was approached by the company, hence why I'm unsure on what the norm is, (if there is one).

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Apply for other jobs regardless. You need the interviewing experience for long-term employment.
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Note: I've never looked or applied for a job before in my life, this is my first ever job and I was approached by the company, hence why I'm unsure on what the norm is, (if there is one).

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closed as off-topic by gnat, user8365, Jan Doggen, jcmeloni, IDrinkandIKnowThings Sep 5 '14 at 14:23

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"Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." â€“ gnat, Community, Jan Doggen, jcmeloni, IDrinkandIKnowThings

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Apply for other jobs regardless. You need the interviewing experience for long-term employment.
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Sep 5 '14 at 11:56

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Note: I've never looked or applied for a job before in my life, this is my first ever job and I was approached by the company, hence why I'm unsure on what the norm is, (if there is one).

asked Sep 5 '14 at 11:20

Xevvii

1064

Note: I've never looked or applied for a job before in my life, this is my first ever job and I was approached by the company, hence why I'm unsure on what the norm is, (if there is one).

asked Sep 5 '14 at 11:20

Xevvii

1064

asked Sep 5 '14 at 11:20

Xevvii

1064

asked Sep 5 '14 at 11:20

Xevvii

1064

asked Sep 5 '14 at 11:20

Xevvii

1064

closed as off-topic by gnat, user8365, Jan Doggen, jcmeloni, IDrinkandIKnowThings Sep 5 '14 at 14:23

This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:

"Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." â€“ gnat, Community, Jan Doggen, jcmeloni, IDrinkandIKnowThings

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closed as off-topic by gnat, user8365, Jan Doggen, jcmeloni, IDrinkandIKnowThings Sep 5 '14 at 14:23

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"Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." â€“ gnat, Community, Jan Doggen, jcmeloni, IDrinkandIKnowThings

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Apply for other jobs regardless. You need the interviewing experience for long-term employment.
â€“Â user8365
Sep 5 '14 at 11:56

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Apply for other jobs regardless. You need the interviewing experience for long-term employment.
â€“Â user8365
Sep 5 '14 at 11:56

Apply for other jobs regardless. You need the interviewing experience for long-term employment.
â€“Â user8365
Sep 5 '14 at 11:56

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Should I keep my options open and apply for other jobs and if I
should, how soon should I start?

It's always good to have as many options as possible. To ensure that, you should look for other jobs while you are waiting to hear about your renewable.

Two months before you need a job isn't too early to start looking. Depending on your locale and the economy, it could take far longer than that to find the right job.

Best case, you find a great job and at the same time you get a great renewal offer. You'll have a choice between two good outcomes.

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answered Sep 5 '14 at 11:58

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Should I keep my options open and apply for other jobs and if I
should, how soon should I start?

It's always good to have as many options as possible. To ensure that, you should look for other jobs while you are waiting to hear about your renewable.

Two months before you need a job isn't too early to start looking. Depending on your locale and the economy, it could take far longer than that to find the right job.

Best case, you find a great job and at the same time you get a great renewal offer. You'll have a choice between two good outcomes.

edited Sep 7 '14 at 22:51

answered Sep 5 '14 at 11:58

Joe Strazzere

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Should I keep my options open and apply for other jobs and if I
should, how soon should I start?

It's always good to have as many options as possible. To ensure that, you should look for other jobs while you are waiting to hear about your renewable.

Two months before you need a job isn't too early to start looking. Depending on your locale and the economy, it could take far longer than that to find the right job.

Best case, you find a great job and at the same time you get a great renewal offer. You'll have a choice between two good outcomes.

edited Sep 7 '14 at 22:51

answered Sep 5 '14 at 11:58

Joe Strazzere

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up vote
3
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Should I keep my options open and apply for other jobs and if I
should, how soon should I start?

It's always good to have as many options as possible. To ensure that, you should look for other jobs while you are waiting to hear about your renewable.

Two months before you need a job isn't too early to start looking. Depending on your locale and the economy, it could take far longer than that to find the right job.

Best case, you find a great job and at the same time you get a great renewal offer. You'll have a choice between two good outcomes.

edited Sep 7 '14 at 22:51

answered Sep 5 '14 at 11:58

Joe Strazzere

223k106657925

Should I keep my options open and apply for other jobs and if I
should, how soon should I start?

It's always good to have as many options as possible. To ensure that, you should look for other jobs while you are waiting to hear about your renewable.

Two months before you need a job isn't too early to start looking. Depending on your locale and the economy, it could take far longer than that to find the right job.

Best case, you find a great job and at the same time you get a great renewal offer. You'll have a choice between two good outcomes.

edited Sep 7 '14 at 22:51

answered Sep 5 '14 at 11:58

Joe Strazzere

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edited Sep 7 '14 at 22:51

answered Sep 5 '14 at 11:58

Joe Strazzere

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answered Sep 5 '14 at 11:58

Joe Strazzere

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answered Sep 5 '14 at 11:58

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