It seems like everywhere i put in an application i get no results.. ive looked every where ive called back and it always seems like im at a dead end ... any suggestions as to what i should do?... i really need a job. has anyone applied online and actually got the job?
2007-01-12 03:45:39 · 13 answers · asked by Pepperpaige 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You should follow up an application in person. Ask to speak to the manager (I'm assuming that you are young and applying to a restaurant or retail store) and bring a copy of your application with you.
Introduce yourself, ask if the position has been filled and if so, ask if other opportunities will be available in the near future. You need to separate yourself from other applicants and a face-to-face meeting with the person doing the hiring will accomplish that.
2007-01-12 03:53:27 · answer #1 · answered by Irish Eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel bad. I have been doing what you have been doing for the past 7 years. I never got a job online. Usually it's from the newspaper. I have a great resume and a good speaking voice and when I go to interviews I dress impeccably. Let's face the facts, it is an employers market out there and big companies are merging and laying off people while small companies are waiting to be bought and can't afford to hire people. This is the direction the "so called job market" is going. Your best bet is to subcontract yourself using whatever skills you have.
All the best of luck and keep thinking positive.
2007-01-12 11:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by Blog Cartoonist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Applying online is hit or miss. It is hard for me to tell you how to get a job if I do not know the market you are in. Here are a few suggestions tho:
It is difficult because it is a resource that is fairly simple, easy and quick for people to apply. I had applied for quite a few jobs on Monster and through ads, got very few hits for the amount of jobs that I applied for. Then one day out of the blue I was scouted for my resume that was posted on Monster. I am now with the company and when I look for new hires, prefer to search the resume's instead of post a job. When jobs are posted the employer gets hundreds if not more resume's - that they then have a filtering system and it dwindles the resume's down.
The best way to get a job using Monster or other boards is to make sure that your resume POPS! Don't be afraid to brag about yourself or upsell yourself. Your resume is your marketing tool. Be confident and almost to the point of hey I am ready to be your next golden child and drive your company to sucess.
2007-01-12 11:51:20 · answer #3 · answered by typewithnospaces 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Applying online might not be the be route to go. However, using this along with your other job searches won't hurt. When you post an online resume, be sure and add key words that employers will type into the search engine. For example, look at the ads that employers have posted and use the same words that they use. For example "typing", "quick books", etc. You might also want to try a temporary service to get your foot in the door. Read "How to win friends and Influence People".
2007-01-12 12:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by Cas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say for every 10 jobs you apply to, you'll get 1 interview. For every 10 interviews you get 1 job. So don't lose heart.
Make sure that your applications and your appearance are top notch. Mistakes in spelling, sloppy handwriting, sloppy appearance all make an instatly bad impression.
Remember, in an interveiw it better to be over-dressed than under-dressed. A buisiness like suit or dress for a lady is a requirement for any "career" positions, and recomended for ANY postion, even if it's McDonalds. Blow them away with your appearance and performance.
Make sure you are applying for jobs for which you have the required experience. If you are having probelms getting the job you want, shoot for a lower paying job first at the desired company and work your way up if possible.
Good luck.
2007-01-12 11:57:05 · answer #5 · answered by CJP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I applied online for the job I have now, and got it. I had the best luck on www.careerbuilder.com.
Try re-vamping your resume. If you need to, there are usually workshop classes on just how to do such a thing if you just look for them. Maybe you just need to re-word some of what you have put down. For example- instead of saying you worked the front counter at McDonalds, you say "Customer Relations, Money Mangement" . You are still saying basically the same thing, just re-wording it. See if that works for you.
2007-01-12 11:57:31 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs Z. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have applied for places online and gotten results.
Currently, I am a temp for Kelly Services. If there is one in your area, I suggest trying there. (www.kellyservices.com)
2007-01-12 11:51:41 · answer #7 · answered by Aly G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it is your resume. Your approach could be wrong also. You should try social networking. That will help. There are some websties like linked in or other websites like that for networking. Godd luck.
2007-01-12 11:54:40 · answer #8 · answered by knightwing992000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have a better chance using monster.com to help. they look at your resume and you have a broader chance of gettting hired because every one can see it. my aunt got a great job due to monster like 2 years ago. she still has it.
2007-01-12 11:51:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, complete sentences.
And are you dressing attractively? Don't show up in jeans and leather boots. Are you fixing your hair attractively? Doesn't need to be an extreme "do", but clean and neat.
2007-01-12 11:55:26 · answer #10 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋