In Boston even job postings for food runners and busses at resturangts ask for years of experience. Is?

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is this crazy? I think so. Its impossible to get hired with no experience into the food industry. Ahhh. Its driving me nuts. I worked in a cafiteria and at catering events but since I have no "dining experience" I can't be hired anywhere. And the pay is only $2.73 HR. Why is there so much competition? This economy bites ****.

DUDE that long asss thing had nothing at ALL to do with my friggggin question. You tool.

Answer 1

Have you tried an agency? They may have better luck getting you placed than you are having on your own.

Answer 2

The trouble with entry-level jobs is reliability. Most people, if they haven't had a job before, or if they're taking a job they know they'll hate are more trouble for employers than they're worth: showing up late, if at all, fast turnover, lack of interest in learning to do the job well, etc. When people get stringent about who they hire at these kinds of jobs, it's more because the hiring managers are just downright tired of flakey employees, and they're trying to find an edge to minimizing some of these problems.

This pressure exists with these kinds of jobs, no matter the job market, but when there are enough people looking for jobs, hiring managers start voicing their frustrations and get picky.

The good news is you can work around this. If you know their issue has less to do with experience, and more to do with dependability, then you've got the edge. Network with the people that know you're dependable, and see what you can find there. If you get interviewed for a job where you don't have the experience, but you otherwise meet their needs, address it like this: "look, I know that if you were to invest in me, you'd have to spend a little more time training me. However, my dependability and committment to your success will pay off in the end. I think you'll be pleased with our working relationship." This puts you on a professional level with the hiring manager, let's them know that you've got the backbone to work around issues, and that you can be worked with.

At the end of the day, no matter the obstacles, finding a job can still be an arduous task. Keep at it, let your authentic self shine, and invest in yourself in the meantime to keep your spirits up (taking walks, a movie, whatever).

Good luck

Answer 3

You will have to translate your enjoy into whatever that equates to the tasks of the activity you're searching for. Often, whilst corporations ask for "enjoy," they quite simply wish any individual who the anticipate does not want plenty of coaching or hand-preserving and will assimilate rapidly. Make your interviewer see that your accomplishments, talents, and schooling are compatible what the activity description states. Transferring talents is the important thing to overcoming the "enjoy" hindrance. Something like, "Mr. Jones, I see your manufacturer demands a character who can do X. At my prior activity, I had a an identical accountability..." Good success. Hope this is helping.

Answer 4

I hear ya. It is crazy. You have to keep applying until somebody gives you a chance. Your personality has to out-weigh your lack of experience. I have been having the same issues with finding a job as a bartender with no experience.... keep trying.