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Look for routes into work
Search for entry jobs, apprenticeships, summer jobs and placements. Read the hours and travel needs before you apply.
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First Job Without Experience in Austria
You are leaving school or have finished an apprenticeship. Your work history may be short, but training and real tasks can still matter.
Many people start with a summer job, placement or part-time role. Think about what you did, even if the job did not last long.
Three steps you can take
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Use every real example
Did you work during school holidays, help at an event or finish a class task? Say what you learned and did.
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Contact firms with clear questions
Ask if the role is open to new starters. Keep your message short and show why the work interests you.
What matters in your job market
The AMS publishes job offers and advice for new job seekers. Many summer jobs are planned well before the holidays, so check dates early.
Summer work and apprenticeships offer real tasks that can help with your first application. Say what you did in a shop, workshop, office or school project. Give dates and keep the facts accurate. Check age rules, job hours and travel before you send a form. For many summer roles, firms plan early, so look ahead. The AMS offers job search tools and advice for people starting work. A clear TalentCard can show small but real skills.
Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) – official help with job search.
One common question
Can a summer job count as work experience?
Yes. State your tasks and dates. Small but real examples help a firm see how you work.
Show your skills with TalentCard
The TalentCard offers a neat place for first skills, courses and real tasks. It does not require a long career.
A TalentCard does not promise a job. Employers and search services make their own decisions.
How TalentCard works
