I am 17, and I want a job..any tips?

Question

I've applied to Target, Walmart, Toys R Us, Supermarkets, ect..and I haven't heard a thing!!It's been a month. I want to find a job ASAP! I don't want to work at fastfood..

Answer 1

As a resent job applicant, I've been descriminated by many stores. Even if a store is "help wanted," the store manager doesn't know who he/she should interview. Store managers, interview and hire who they want, not an applicant who qualifies for the job and wants to do the job right. They don't pay attention to applications enought, to see what will make a difference in their store/company. I understand your fustration, but the managers don't give all applicants a chance.

After you applied for those jobs, did you call the managers of those stores? If yes, were you polite and calm, and tell the manager, that you were interested in the job you applied for. Did you speak to the manager in person? If yes, were you well dressed? Did your clothes have whole or stains in them. Did your clothes fit your properlly? How was your personality and attitude towards the employees and the manager? These are all issues and things, to think about. It is not easy to get a job in retail, but the managers interview and hire who they want.

Maybe the manager of one of those stores, was waiting for certain people to apply for a job there. Maybe the manager wanted to interview and hire a 6 foot football player, who can lift 50-75 pound boxes. The manager could have been waiting for a family member to apply for a job. If that's the case, the manager might have wanted to hire them, before any other applicant. It's stressful getting a job in retail, but it's life.

If you call a store manager, and ask them about getting an interview, be strong about yourself. If the managers tell you, that they don't want to interview you, ask them "why don't you want to interview me?" If the managers says that he/she doesn't want to interview you, because of your religion, age, gender, race, nationalities, hire a lawyer. That is descrimination, and it is an illegal move/action. A lawyer has to deal with that, and get you money for it. If you are descriminated by a store manager, sue their store in pieces. They deserve it.

You are not the only one going throught this. If you want to email me for further help/advice, e-mail via yahoo answers. Goodluck.

Answer 2

When my sister was trying to get a job at Walmart, she applied 3 times on her own and never heard from them. Then, I went to the store and did her application for her - a week later she was called in for an interview! The trick - she had tried to put hours in the boxes where is asked about availability - I put "any". Also, try to fill in the application keeping in mind what you're potential employer would want - they want someone who is available any time of the day or week - if you can't work days, don't put that on the application - wait until the interview. They really need people to work nights and weekends anyway, but they don't want to hire someone that might be picky about the hours they work. I worked at Dairy Queen for a year while I was in high school. It was great! I worked in a small building (think about how BIG Walmart and Target are - how much walking you're going to do!) in close proximity to a lot of people I made friends with. There were about 10 of us on the night shift and it was fun! Because the pace is so fast, the hours just fly by and before you know it, your shift is over and it's time to go home.

Answer 3

What type of positions did you apply for? Some big box retail places have restriction on the departments you can work in based on your age. For example, I worked at a home improvement warehouse and to work in a selling department or receiving you had to be 18, but cashiers and carryouts could be younger. Go to the places you've applied for and ask if they can give you a status on your application. The retail market is very slow right now, lots of places aren't hitting their sales figures from last year, so they may be slowing down on hiring. Plus, it's the slow time of year for most retail places. Keep trying, file out lots of apps. and always remember to look nice (dress pants and a collared shirt) when you drop your apps off. The job market in retail is tight right now, if you look presentable that will give you a huge advantage. When someone drops and application off to me if they are in scrubby clothing, they won't get an interview. Smile, be polite and ask for the name of the hiring manager or the human resource coordinator. If you don't hear anything back in about a week, call that person and ask for an update. Don't keep calling though, it's irritating and won't you points.

Answer 4

Check with real estate offices. They always need people to book appointments. It's primarily phone work. During the slow times you can do homework or whatever. Usually you can pick-up a couple evenings a week and 1 weekend day. They will have 2 part-timers to cover all the shifts.

Answer 5

My first job was at a theatre. You get to see the movies for free, and it's not fast food. Make sure you're calling back and following up when you apply. They'll take you more seriously. Make sure to call or personally talk to the manager in charge of hiring. Dress nicely and talk articulately and be polite.

Answer 6

What about restaurants. Start out bussing tables, waitresses give a percentage of their tips in most places, then if you like it move on up. There are lots of opportunities if you are willing to WORK, show up on time...all that.

Dress for success when you go to fill out applications. Nice slacks and dress shirt, none of those baggy behind fashion statements.

Be professional, attentive, listen at interviews, don't fidget. Write a thankyou note to the interviewer afterwards specifically referring to something "brilliant" he/she said.

apply at a temporary agency (Olsten was good to me, Man Power...) you'll be placed in a variety of situations and can find out what you DON'T want to be when you grow up.

Knock em dead, doll!

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Answer 8

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