First job I had was working for the British Red Cross in one of their charity shops which I did on-off for 18 months. Initially volunteered there as part of the extra-curricular stuff required on my course but continued to help out there even when I'd done 20 hours I was allowed. As for my first paid job, that was an administrator job with a spare parts and appliance Internet business. Worked there for about 6 months before moving where I am now.