Getting a job

[Beartrucci]

I'm currently working at my first job. I didn't know if they wanted people or not and you had to apply online so I did, filled out the online questions and what not, attached my resume before sending it off and sat there twiddling my thumbs. After about three weeks I was just about to give up hope then apply again because I'm a stubborn ****, but they called me in for an interview.

A good tip for part time jobs is to not put down that you play for lots of sports and stuff if you do, no matter how active it makes you look. It just means that you won't be available to them during the week, and they would rather the kid they can rely on whenever they roster him on or call him up to fill in someone's shift.

 

[adderseal]

I was a postman over the summer before heading off to uni, just applied through the Royal Mail website. For national companies it'll be all online and automated, but for small businesses and shops you have to go in and ask.
The bottom line is that jobs don't fall into your lap, you have to get out there and ask around, do research, check out websites, that sort of stuff.

 

[joemu362]

Oh man, I remember when I was seventeen...fought with my mum for weeks for her to let me get a job. Anyhow, definitely spread the net wide. If you can't picture yourself spending 20 hours a week or something there and digging it, don't bother. I like to try and scope out the place a little beforehand, see if the people there like what they do and if there are any major problems with management. Ask if they're hiring -- if they don't know, they'll almost certainly take you to someone who does. Drop in your applications, and for goodness' sake, call back in two to three days. Make sure you get a number to call! The callback borders on magical. It shows you're actually interested in the job and are willing to follow up on the prospect.

Hopefully that helps!

 

[Celtic_Kerr]

I had a part time job. Atile-setter came to our house once and I asked if he was looking for work. My second part timer I got by doing the exact same thing with the fence-installers that worked on our house, and then I found a job in the paper.

My current job I got through my sister and I've held it for 2 years so far.

 

[TomLikesGuitar]

Unless you have some special talent (music, computers) I would say just go to fast food places or convenience stores and say "Are you guys hiring?".

That simple..

I do play the bass and trombone... Maybe I should try my luck at the local music store as well.

It depends how long you've been doing it for, but so long as you can read music you can probably teach beginners.

 

[Jonluw]

Unless you have some special talent (music, computers) I would say just go to fast food places or convenience stores and say "Are you guys hiring?".

That simple..

I do play the bass and trombone... Maybe I should try my luck at the local music store as well.

It depends how long you've been doing it for, but so long as you can read music you can probably teach beginners.

Oh, I didn't mean as a teacher, I was thinking of retail.

 

[TomLikesGuitar]

Unless you have some special talent (music, computers) I would say just go to fast food places or convenience stores and say "Are you guys hiring?".

That simple..

I do play the bass and trombone... Maybe I should try my luck at the local music store as well.

It depends how long you've been doing it for, but so long as you can read music you can probably teach beginners.

Oh, I didn't mean as a teacher, I was thinking of retail.

meh... theres easier retail jobs... if u can teach even a tiny bit you could be lookin at like 10 - 15/hr tho

 

[Jonluw]

Unless you have some special talent (music, computers) I would say just go to fast food places or convenience stores and say "Are you guys hiring?".

That simple..

I do play the bass and trombone... Maybe I should try my luck at the local music store as well.

It depends how long you've been doing it for, but so long as you can read music you can probably teach beginners.

Oh, I didn't mean as a teacher, I was thinking of retail.

meh... theres easier retail jobs... if u can teach even a tiny bit you could be lookin at like 10 - 15/hr tho

10-15 dollars per hour, you mean?

 

[TomLikesGuitar]

Unless you have some special talent (music, computers) I would say just go to fast food places or convenience stores and say "Are you guys hiring?".

That simple..

I do play the bass and trombone... Maybe I should try my luck at the local music store as well.

It depends how long you've been doing it for, but so long as you can read music you can probably teach beginners.

Oh, I didn't mean as a teacher, I was thinking of retail.

meh... theres easier retail jobs... if u can teach even a tiny bit you could be lookin at like 10 - 15/hr tho

10-15 dollars per hour, you mean?

yeah thats what i got for teaching guitar and i didnt even know how to read music lol

 

[Jonluw]

Unless you have some special talent (music, computers) I would say just go to fast food places or convenience stores and say "Are you guys hiring?".

That simple..

I do play the bass and trombone... Maybe I should try my luck at the local music store as well.

It depends how long you've been doing it for, but so long as you can read music you can probably teach beginners.

Oh, I didn't mean as a teacher, I was thinking of retail.

meh... theres easier retail jobs... if u can teach even a tiny bit you could be lookin at like 10 - 15/hr tho

10-15 dollars per hour, you mean?

yeah thats what i got for teaching guitar and i didnt even know how to read music lol

$10 is actually below what I would expect to earn working at a grocery store (not saying working at a grocery store is a bad job, it's just what I measure stuff against.). I have a friend who works at one, and she earns more than $17 an hour, I think. Of course, payscales are different over here. Over here, the average yearly wage is just below $60,000. This does of course mean that everything is a lot more expensive (A new game costs $100), so I guess a teaching job would earn me more than $17 an hour if the wages are transferrable.

Did that make sense? I'm afraid my sentence structure might have become a little silly there.

 

[ViaticalTarsier]

Wear a decent shirt and some nice jeans or slacks, and make sure you look well groomed and presentable. Walk into a place of business that you'd like to work at and ask if a manager is available. Since you have no work experience you'll probably need to sell yourself to them in person instead of just mailing or dropping of and application

If manager is available introduce yourself, shake his hand and look him in the eye. Say "I'm looking for some part time work and was interested to know if you are hiring now or are going to be hiring in the near future" He'll say yes/no or we're accepting applications. If he says yes, asked for what position are they hiring for and also ask to get an application. Now this is important....... don't just run off as soon as he hands you the application...... instead ask about the position available (days and hrs you'd be working) and also maybe some other stuff you might be interested about.

If it sounds like the job will be a good fit for you, start to sell yourself. Say stuff like "I have a good work ethic" "I'm a strait A student" "I'm dependable and I always show up to places that I'm supposed to be at" and etc

Near the end of selling yourself don't be afraid to ask for an interview. Be like "I'll fill out this application and do you think you'd be able to schedule an interview for this week or next"

For those beginner, part-time jobs you just need to separate yourself from the rest of the applicants and you can easily do that just by dressing decently, being friendly and talkative, and showing your actually interested in working there.

I can't tell you how many times some guy has just walked up to me looking like he just rolled out bed, handed me an application, and just left barely even introducing himself or shaking my hand or even acting remotely interested in what he was doing.

If a guy walks in and ask for a member of management and presents himself (heck a freaking, smile and hello how are you doing today? My name is Jim Bob and I'd like to apply for some part-time work) and I'd likely hire him on the spot.

Also don't be afraid of fast food places....... really high turn over and you can move up to management in about 6months or less if you have a good work ethic.

 

[Susan Arendt]

Hiya escapists.
[sub]I figured you might be able to help me out here[/sub]

Here's the thing: I'm seventeen years old. My mom is telling me I really need to go get a part-time job, and quite frankly, I agree; I should have gotten one a long time ago. Trouble is, I have no idea how you do this. My mom says to just go to a few random stores and ask if they need some part-time help; but I feel sort of weird just going in, asking for a job, when the store does not advertise any open positions. Is this how people normally get part-time jobs? Any help is appreciated.

So basically: Have you had/do you have a part time job? If so, how did you apply for it?

That works, sure, but you should also check your local newspaper (or its website), which likely has an entire section of want ads dedicated to part time jobs.