Is it normal that i still don't have a job?

Work for free. Just pick the place and start sweeping the floor. When they say "wtf" just say you want to work there. If they tell you to leave come back in an hour and start weeding the garden, washing the windows, emptying the rubbish bins. Rock up at 11:45 and say hey guys I'm getting lunch, you want anything from the shop? If after a week they don't hire you, my advice is rubbish.

I know that I posted this thread quite a while ago, but just in case anyone happens upon it I guess I should say that I now have a part time job at Subway. c: Thanks for everyone's advice.

Start volunteering at places, that'll look great on your resume. Also, when you turn in an application, if you haven't heard from them in a week, check back. Call them or stop in, and ask them if they've had time to look over your app. It'll let them know you're interested and serious.

I've been having the same problem.

I'd like to welcome u to the new world order...

Dude just pray to GOd that you need a job, and when he blesses you with one, then bless the church with an offering

You know whats sad alot of people treat you like shut if your 18 and cant find work. No one sees how hard it is to get one.

I for one took a course in work experiance at a universaty. a few good things a good employer will be looking for is a good handshake, eye contact, and no figiting.
try writing a resume of your skills and qualifications.
whatch what you say, ask your family members of there first job and how they got it. you sometimes have to start at the bottom, so if that means cleaning toilets then get to it. don't exagerate on your self, they may expect it from you in the future.
try vollenteering jobs, that also helps. and for peet sakes, don't wear too much perfume. employers hate that..
good luck.

Don't be shy, man. Be polite, but very assertive. I used to interview new kids at my previous work place, and regardless of age -a good communication skills and confidence were definitely a big plus when I had to call people back.

If you're not really a "people" kinda person, try to aquire a craft or skill -like construction and etc. where nobody cares how you look or how you talk and people value you for your trade.

It's probably due to the economic crisis... What skills do you have?

Its normal I graduated last year class of 2011 and I've been looking for a job since I turned sixteen. It's been 5 years and I've put in countless applications and had a million interviews but I still don't have a job. I'm starting to think maybe I'm not meant to have a job, maybe I'm meant for something else. But we'll get a job someday just keep your head up kid :)

Are you 18, do you own a car, can you piss clean, and do you have a clean criminal record? If the answer to all of those questions is yes and you live in Orange, LA or San Diego county, I'm willing to give you a link to a site where you will have a good chance of getting a job if you apply.

You should have gotten a job a little sooner, but I think the problem is the economy. I am also from Socal, and I can tell you, it's hard to find a good job there. Especially when the managers dont want to hire white boys.

You can always steal.