Struggling to find work in Leicester. Any advice or opportunities?
Hi everyone,
I moved to Leicester because I genuinely thought finding work here would be easier than where I was before. A lot of applications later… here I am, still job hunting.
I’ve applied to what feels like every retail, hospitality, customer service and fashion role I can find on Indeed, LinkedIn, company websites… you name it. So far it’s mostly been rejection emails or silence. It’s starting to feel like I’m applying into a black hole.
I’m a Fashion Designer now studying MA fashion , but honestly right now I’m happy to work hard in pretty much any role while I build my career.
So I thought I’d ask the people who actually live here.
Does anyone know of places that are hiring? Are there local businesses that don’t always advertise online? Any agencies that genuinely helped you? Even if you’ve got tips on getting a foot in the door in Leicester, I’d love to hear them.
I’d really appreciate any advice. Thanks for reading!