paopufruit 815 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Ok so I've been job searching for months and I've applied to hundreds of jobs online and I seem to just have no luck?? Like I've gotten interviews in the past but I've never gotten called back after that I mean maybe my interview skills are just shit which is understandable but idk what to do I really need a job!! And it doesn't help that most places want you to have experience how am I supposed to gain experience if you won't hire me!!! please give me tips and whoever can land me a job i'll give you part of my first paycheck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faces 5,832 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 you need to apply until you get one. mcdonalds is always hiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respect 1,151 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 stop stanning female idols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~CinnamonBuns~ 2,259 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Subway and ToysRUs literally hires anyone. If you are in a university, the cafeteria hires anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only 1 U Need Connoisseur 6,671 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 i just got one and it was rly easy. use personal connections is all i can say rly.. make sure you dress nice and your resume looks promising. try and give safe answers. i got hired on the spot with 0 experience.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paopufruit 815 Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 you need to apply until you get one. mcdonalds is always hiring idk i've applied to starbucks like a million times and they've only called me for an interview once stop stanning female idols ok stop you're not helping! Subway and ToysRUs literally hires anyone. If you are in a university, the cafeteria hires anyone. i've actually applied to toysrus a few times but they've never called me back so i just got one and it was rly easy. use personal connections is all i can say rly.. make sure you dress nice and your resume looks promising. try and give safe answers. i got hired on the spot with 0 experience.. yeah that's the thing i literally have like 0 connections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasySteezy 860 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Walk in with charisma. Listen to some fierce diva music before the interview. I lay on the charm and act like I'm giving a sales pitch and it usually works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dux 3,142 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 girl i feel you. never even got a call back from McDs (i did two interviews too!) eventually got a retail job but quit bc school If youre applying online to big Retail stores like Walmart that have a Survey and everything in place: THERE IS A RIGHT ANSWER! its NOT a buzzfeed personality Quiz dont delude yourself! so pick wisely. google if u dont know what the best pick is. Going in person and asking for a manager works A LOT better than online. for me at least. Ive applied online and in person to the same place; in person i got called the next day for an interview or got an interview on the spot. Online, never gotten anything Go into the interview prepared to be fake. research the company a bit. sound put together. If desperate, dont be restrictive in your availablity. know what they dont want to hear, like "i plan on working until school, then i have to quit". know the possible questions before hand, lots of people post that kinda stuff on glassdoor or indeed etc. Gooooood Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umji's butt minder 796 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Practice interviewing with good friends. They can tell you your weaknesses and strengths. Then use what you have learned in your next go round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only 1 U Need Connoisseur 6,671 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 idk i've applied to starbucks like a million times and they've only called me for an interview once ok stop you're not helping! i've actually applied to toysrus a few times but they've never called me back so yeah that's the thing i literally have like 0 connections I used a connection I didn't even know I had. I mentioned someone i thought worked in a department a long time ago and it turns out everyone loved her. Try and be confident in your interview answers. Smile. Make small talk with the person interviewing you. Mine ended up being my manager for the department I was assigned to and he seemed to really like me. During the interview try and say things that make you stand out. For instants I talked about how I take a lot of credit hours and I am learning languages and he really seemed to like it because he thinks the language im learning is really hard and I showed quite and interest to go farther in it. Depends on where you are interviewing tho.. My job is in retail tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirine 4,209 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 You have to call them after an interview usually. It shows you actually want the job, and sometimes companies wont call until you do. Also personal connections really help. Its how I got my first job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pencilcase 245 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Go read askamanager.org. Trust me - it'll be a lifesaver and she'll give you the best tips for writing a resume, cover letter and interviewing tips to get a job. Her site help has helped people get jobs from high schoolers all the way to senior executives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masakio 6,815 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 your resume is probably shit tbh, so many people don't realize the importance of a well written resume. I used to go around applying for jobs with a MS Word esque template and never heard back from anyone before I realized my mistake. and if your issue is with interviews, try and stage some mock interviews with a friend. If you're only looking to apply for entry level service jobs, sometimes it can help to drop off your resume, strike up a convo with the manager and just appear.. likeable. I got my first job at starbucks back in high school this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeongwon 2,631 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 What kind of jobs? Are you 18+? Some jobs prefer to not hire minors. If you're a minor, look for places where other minors work at. Your availability may be too tight. Try to be as available as possible. You won't get hired if you're only available Monday-Thursday for a couple hours. Maybe you are saying the wrong things in interviews. Always make everything sound positive. Any negativity is a no go. If they have you fill out a questionnaire online like for McDonalds or something, just pick the one that sounds the best, even if it's a lie. They don't actually look at those, it grades you and the best applicants are sent to the employer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only 1 U Need Connoisseur 6,671 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 OP I will also suggest try rn to get a seasonal job in retail!! A lot of stores will hire you to full employment after your time is over. Just try and express how you would like to become a full employee and make connects while working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasta 5,874 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Try to find something in common with you and the interviewer and build on that. I connected with one of my interviewers over something as simple as our shared love of tacky young adult fiction, and I was interviewing for an engineering intern position. Make them remember you as a person and not just another applicant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighterxx 12,204 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 at least do volunteers so you can have a small amount of experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junmyeonsnoodle 1,074 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I'd try applying for a seasonal job at JCPenny or Bath and Body or something like that. It helps if you have pretty open availability. If you're in high school and in a lot of activities that's def working against you (if that's the case try applying to a local grocery store-the regional chain my city seems to staffed with nothing by hs students on the weekend). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junmyeonsnoodle 1,074 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 If they have you fill out a questionnaire online like for McDonalds or something, just pick the one that sounds the best, even if it's a lie. They don't actually look at those, it grades you and the best applicants are sent to the employer. YES. This is so true. You'll have to take these sorts of personality test for every JOB you apply for (even after college). They are super bullshit, but I guess they're to make sure you're not a serial killer or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non. 2,559 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 you need to apply until you get one. mcdonalds is always hiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime 1,128 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 What kind of job? What are your qualifications? Research about company. Tailor answers to possible questions to their desires. Dress neat middle class sort, and very clean i.e. minimum makeup and no extra accessories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JihyoStoleMyHeartAYAYAY 22,189 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 find a job personally? Jobs don't fall on trees you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByulHarangBona 35,161 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Keep trying and trying. There is bound to be a job that will hire you one day as long as you are not picky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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